Expert's Pre-Leave Step to Cure Dog Separation Anxiety
Canine behaviour expert Will Atherton shares a simple crate training method involving a frozen treat toy to teach dogs independence and eliminate separation anxiety before it starts.
Category : EcoTech
Plastic Bottles Turned into Parkinson's Drug in Scientific Milestone
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have engineered E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into L-DOPA, a vital Parkinson's disease medication, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based production.
Colossal Biosciences: Resurrecting Extinct Species
Colossal Biosciences aims to bring back extinct animals like the dodo and woolly mammoth using gene editing, sparking debate over ethics and conservation.
Bedbugs Fear Water: Accidental Lab Discovery Reveals Simple Solution
A surprising laboratory accident has uncovered that bedbugs actively avoid water and moisture, offering a simple new strategy for controlling these resilient pests.
12-Stone, 6-Foot-Tall Puppy Recreates Ancient Dog Breed
Nine-month-old Euphrates, an American Molossus weighing 12 stone and standing 6 feet tall, is bred to be the closest genetic descendant of the extinct 5,000 BC Mesopotamian Molossus war dog.
Woolly Mammoth Resurrection Project Targets 2028 Hybrid Release
US biotech firm Colossal Biosciences claims it's on track to create mammoth-like embryos by 2028 using gene-editing and cloning techniques, sparking debate over conservation priorities and climate benefits.
Bee Whisperer Engulfed in 'Bee Tornado' During Rescue
David Glover, known as the Bartlett Bee Whisperer, was swarmed by thousands of bees while rescuing a colony from an excavator in Memphis, Tennessee, with only one sting.
Satellite Light Pollution Disrupts Sleep and Health
Scientists warn that light pollution from thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit could disrupt human sleep cycles and circadian rhythms, leading to health issues and permanently altering the night sky.
AI and GPS Revolutionise Snow Removal in US Cities
Cities across the United States are deploying AI, GPS tracking, and video monitoring to transform snow removal operations, boosting efficiency and public trust while cutting costs.
Bacteria Turns E-Waste into Gold in Suffolk Recycling Breakthrough
A Suffolk company called Bioscope, backed by former rugby stars, is using bioleaching bacteria to extract precious metals from discarded electronics, producing 7kg of gold monthly worth £350,000.
Solar Panels in Heatwaves: Efficiency and Temperature Effects
Explore how solar panels perform during heatwaves, balancing longer daylight hours with efficiency losses due to high temperatures, based on UK data and expert insights.
Spiro Gets $50M to Grow Africa Battery-Swapping Network
African e-mobility leader Spiro has secured $50 million in debt financing from Afreximbank and partners to expand its battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent, signaling growing investor confidence in Africa's clean transport sector.
Woodpecker Named Rambo Breaks Ring Doorbell in Kent
A great spotted woodpecker, nicknamed Rambo, destroyed a Ring camera in Tonbridge, Kent, after a persistent 15-minute attack, as captured on livestream footage.
AI's Hidden Thirst: Water Footprint of Chatbot Conversations
As AI usage skyrockets, concerns mount over its substantial water consumption for cooling data centres. Experts debate whether this poses a global crisis or is overstated compared to daily human water use.
Nobel Laureate's Water-Harvesting Machine Aids Climate-Hit Islands
Professor Omar Yaghi's invention uses reticular chemistry to extract up to 1,000 litres of water daily from dry air, offering a sustainable solution for Caribbean islands devastated by hurricanes and drought.
How Dogs Use 300 Million Scent Receptors to Detect Bed Bugs
Dog trainer Emma demonstrates how her detection dog Zephyr uses his powerful sense of smell to identify bed bug infestations that traditional methods often miss.
Hidden Toll of Digital Habits: E-Waste, AI, Water Use
A new report reveals the severe environmental and social impacts of digital habits, including toxic e-waste, harmful AI-generated content, and massive water consumption by data centres.
Deep-Sea Fish Hybrid Vision Cells Challenge Eye Theory
Groundbreaking research reveals hybrid visual cells in deep-sea fish larvae, blending rod and cone traits, overturning long-held beliefs about vertebrate vision adaptability.
Birdex App Launches with Pokémon-Style Birdwatching Rewards
Birdex, a new app, gamifies birdwatching by letting users collect digital cards for UK bird sightings, earning points and competing with friends, though it faces criticism for AI-generated artwork.
AI Climate Claims Are 'Greenwashing', Warns Energy Analyst
A new report reveals that tech companies are misleadingly promoting AI's climate benefits, with most claims lacking evidence and diverting attention from energy-hungry datacentres.
Milky Way Photo Wins South Downs Dark Skies Competition
An 'incredible' shot of the Milky Way over an abandoned barn in Sussex has won the South Downs National Park's astro-photography competition, marking the park's 10th anniversary as an International Dark Sky Reserve.
Aberdeen Maps Geothermal Heating with Underground Sensors
Researchers install 100 seismic sensors across Aberdeen to create a 3D subsurface map, measuring geothermal heating potential up to 5km deep for low-carbon energy.
125-Year-Old Lightbulb Still Glows in California Fire Station
The Centennial Light in Livermore, California, has been burning since 1901 and is set to mark 125 years this summer. Recognized by Guinness World Records, this four-watt bulb continues to attract global visitors.
DNA Test Shocks Owner After 18 Years With 'Beagle Mix' Dog
After 18 years of loving her 'beagle mix' dog, a woman's DNA test reveals a surprising breed combination, sparking online discussion about pet genetics and adoption mysteries.
AI River Sensors to Give Real-Time Pollution Alerts
A new AI-powered sensor network will provide real-time water quality data for UK rivers, allowing swimmers and visitors to check safety before entering the water.
Ultrafast Filtration Absorbs Forever Chemicals 100x Faster
Breakthrough filtration technology using copper-aluminium material absorbs PFAS 'forever chemicals' at rates up to 100 times faster than current systems, offering new hope for pollution control.
Woman Spends $50k Cloning Dog, Shares Emotional Journey
A California woman who cloned her beloved Shih Tzu after his death discusses the emotional and financial realities of the $50,000 process, revealing unexpected challenges.
William Fits Microplastic Filters to Royal Washing Machines
The Prince of Wales has installed innovative filtration devices at his homes to capture microplastics from laundry, following a visit to Bristol-based Earthshot finalist Matter.
Prince William Visits Bristol's Sustainable Tech Innovators
The Prince of Wales travelled to Bristol to meet developers of a microplastic filtration system he uses and tour Britain's most powerful supercomputer.
Chocolate Circuit Boards Tackle E-Waste
University of Glasgow engineers develop biodegradable circuit boards printed on chocolate, paper and bioplastics using zinc, offering compostable electronics solution.
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