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New plastic made from DNA is biodegradable and easy to recycle

Technology

New plastic made from DNA is biodegradable and easy to recycle

A plastic made from DNA and vegetable oil may be the most sustainable plastic developed yet and could be used in packaging and electronic devices

News

Blue laser light being used in experiment

Physics

Strange quantum effect predicted 30 years ago has now been observed

News

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An inside look at oysters – and how to enjoy them safely

Regulars

How you can get involved with the hunt for gravitational waves

Space

How you can get involved with the hunt for gravitational waves

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Technology

Silk modified to reflect sunlight keeps skin 12.5°C cooler than cotton

News

Hydrilla, view of the leaf surface

Technology

Water-absorbing material inspired by plant roots could power robots

News

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Humans

Is it true that use of synthetic fertiliser is increasing everywhere?

Comment

Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

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Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

Features

Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water

Video

Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water

Video

Scuba diver silhouetted under water

Technology

Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water

A new type of strong, flexible, self-healing plastic can repair itself rapidly, even in salty or acidic water, which may be useful for divers or underwater pipes

News

Physics

Ada Twist, Scientist review: Brilliant children's TV for the curious

Culture

Humans

How to sous vide steak using a beer cooler box

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Technology

Leaf-inspired material makes different liquids flow in opposite ways

News

Humans

Scientists are often cautious or wrong – and that’s OK

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