Thegreenj, CC BY-SAEvery day, millions of people around the world wash their skin and brush their teeth with products containing tiny pieces of plastic.
Plastic microbeads are used as exfoliating agents in hundreds of personal care products globally, including face wash, body wash and toothpaste. Products containing microbeads, like all washes and...
Speller Dev Jaiswal of Jackson, Mississippi is a second-time National Spelling Bee competitor. He finished fifth in 2015.Shalini Shankar, CC BYWhen spellers win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, audiences want to know their secret. Yet this question seems to be asked far more in recent years in response to an Indian American winning streak.
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Everybody's leaving New Orleans ahead of Katrina.Rick Wilking / ReutersThis article is part of The Conversation’s series this month on hurricanes. You can read the rest of the series here.
In the US, the 2015 hurricane season begins against a backdrop of other recent extreme weather news. Texas floods and Midwest tornadoes remind us of what...
Turns out a real sonic screwdriver is more than just a plastic torch.danny_k1m, CC BY-NC-SADoctor Who employs his fictional sonic screwdriver in a vast range of situations that includes opening locks, breaking into computers and cash machines, defusing bombs in addition to rotating screws. However, research suggests that this iconic science...
Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...
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Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...
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In Australia’s climate, where summer heat can be intense and winter chills are felt in many regions, air conditioning has become more than just a luxury; it’s an essential part of comfortable living. ...
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