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PWBMC4 Multi-coloured biodegradable and compostable paper straws in a cafe in London, UK

Technology

Edible straws made by bacteria are better than paper or plastic ones

Plastic straws are increasingly being avoided for both health and environmental reasons, but the alternatives all have their downsides – until now

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S0J9ED Cascade hops fresh off of the vine.

Humans

How climate change is shaking up the hops that give beer its flavour

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Snowflake spotters needed to give climate science a boost

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The secret life of cheese: How marvellous microbes create its flavour

Life

The secret life of cheese: How marvellous microbes create its flavour

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Six pointed snowflake

Humans

Kenneth Libbrecht interview: A grand unified theory of snowflakes

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Hiroshi Ezura, a professor of genetic engineering at the University of Tsukuba, with his genome edited tomato plant (Naoki Shoji).

Technology

2021 in review: CRISPR-edited food goes on sale to public

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Mary Robinette Kowal: An exclusive short story for New Scientist

Technology

Mary Robinette Kowal: An exclusive short story for New Scientist

Culture

Thousands of people march though Central London, UK, on Earth Day on 22 April 2017 to protest against what they see as a threat to experts, evidence and investment in science. Protesters assembled at the Science Museum and marched to Parliament Square. The march, a worldwide event, supports science and evidence-based research and was organized in opposition to Donald Trump's environmental and energy policies. (Photo by Jay Shaw Baker/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Humans

We’ll never understand the universe while we’re drowning in admin

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Physics

Physicists have created a new type of diamond by crushing buckyballs

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

The humble oyster inspires passion in many, fear in some. Sam Wong explores their biology, weighs up their risks and offers a scientifically sensational combo meal

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Space

How you can get involved with the hunt for gravitational waves

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Technology

Water-absorbing material inspired by plant roots could power robots

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Humans

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

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Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

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