Scientists accidentally discover “scallop discos” as an environmentally friendly fishing method
Scientists working in partnership with fishermen have stumbled upon a new way of catching scallops using underwater “scallop discos”, a breakthrough that could maximise...
Train accidents could be caused by solar storms according to a study
Train accidents could be caused by solar storms switching signalling from red to green according to new research examining the impact of space weather.
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Earwax sampling could measure stress hormone
A novel method to sample earwax could be a cheap and effective way to measure the hormone cortisol, according to a study led by...
Shift to ‘flash droughts’ as climate warms
‘Flash droughts’ have become more frequent due to human-caused climate change and this trend is predicted to accelerate in a warmer future, according to...
Artificial tongue aims to stop the counterfeit whisky trade
An artificial ‘tongue’ which can taste subtle differences between drams of whisky could help cut down on the trade in counterfeit alcohol, scientists say.
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