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Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh, a high school student from Letterkenny in County Donegal, Ireland, has earned international recognition for inventing Eco Purge, a plant-based biodegradable plastic. The material is designed to help tackle the growing problem of microplastic pollution. As it naturally breaks down, Eco Purge releases specialised enzymes that are designed to help degrade nearby…

In 1900, three seasoned lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappeared from Eilean Mor. When a supply vessel arrived, they found the lighthouse abandoned with signs indicating a hurried exit. Investigations uncovered no indications of violence or outside interference. The prevailing theory suggests a rogue wave may have taken the men by surprise. This enigmatic maritime case continues…

Monkey group. Image Credit: Augustus Binu Interactions between primates and animals outside their families have been documented for a long time, from predator-prey relationships to friendly behaviours. While many of these interactions were earlier dismissed, a systematic review of the scientific literature, media reports and surveys has analysed 427 unique cases of inter-species social interactions….

George crafted a special box for the kneecap and floor tile to make the journey back to Somerset. (Picture: Facebook/Glastonbury Abbey) A kneecap believed to have belonged to a medieval abbot has been returned to Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset, England, more than 70 years after it was taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy during an archaeological…

China’s shelterbelt initiative has made remarkable strides, turning arid desert borders into thriving carbon sinks. Through strategic vegetation choices, this project now captures more carbon dioxide than it expels. This achievement is anchored in mountain meltwater, vital for its irrigation systems. The initiative showcases the powerful impact of ecological restoration given optimal environmental conditions, though…

Trump upset by leak on US weapons stockpile during high-stakes Iran talks US President Donald Trump is reportedly angry over media reports claiming that the US military’s stockpile of some advanced weapons has fallen during its months-long war with Iran.According to a CNN report, Trump believes the leaks could weaken the US position at a…