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Muon g-2 experiment finds strong evidence for new physics

The first results from the Muon g-2 experiment hosted at Fermilab show fundamental particles called muons behaving in a way not predicted by the Standard Model of particle physics. Announced on April 7, 2021, these results confirm and strengthen the … Continue reading

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Scientists invent home COVID-19 test using coffee machine capsules | The Conversation

Mark Lorch Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull Wax, vials, a coffee capsule and boiling water are the main components of a brand new COVID-19 test.   Transitioning to home working had its challenges for us all, … Continue reading

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Nature has learnt how to eat our plastic!

Nature always finds a way..so they say! But it looks like it may actually be true in the case of our global plastic waste dilemma. Genetic mutations have been discovered in specific natural bacteria that enable them to break the … Continue reading

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Experience Egypt Live Stream | The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade

The Royal Event is finally here. The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade will roam the streets of Cairo marking a historic day where 22 Royal Mummies will move from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Tune … Continue reading

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Do Cities Need More Green Roofs? | The Kid Should See This

Green roofs or living roofs are different types of gardens that are different types of gardensthat are created on the tops of buildings to help manage stormwater, improve air quality, help cool city temperatures, insulate the building, create park space, support … Continue reading

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SCHMIDT — VERTICAL HOME ( Extreme Omelet )

� Grand Prix Stratégie du digital — 2019 � Grand Prix Stratégie de la production — 2019 � Kinsale Shark Award — Bronze — 2019 � Ciclope Award — Bronze — 2019 “Director Neels Castillon defied the laws of gravity … Continue reading

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“Labour is at risk of becoming irrelevant”: CWU’s Dave Ward

Dave Ward leads the Communications Workers’ Union – one of Britain’s biggest unions. He tells me how workers applauded by politicians and bosses have been screwed over by them, why a ‘New Deal for Workers’ is overdue, how the union … Continue reading

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Giant 3D-printer builds a TWO-STORY house in one piece 🏡

Belgian company Kamp C recently finished construction of its first 3D-printed two-story house. The house was printed by a machine called the BOD2, made by a company called COBOD (Construction of Buildings on Demand).

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Man Prev. Experiencing Homelessness Now in 3D-Printed Tiny Home

Tim Shea not only has a place to live, but he’s now an architectural pioneer.   new project by ICON combines two things that tend to interest architecture lovers: 3D-printed buildings and tiny living. The firm has created a 3D-printed … Continue reading

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Strange Materials with Mark Miodownik

Materials are a defining characteristic of society. The ages of civilization are named after materials and the development of new materials do more than simple transform technology: they change behaviour and shape the urban landscape, from our cities and our … Continue reading

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