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Algae that eat plastic: A new approach to cleaning the world’s waterways Plastic Pollution

Algae that eat plastic: A new approach to cleaning the world’s waterways

Scientists have created a special kind of algae that can grab microscopic plastic pollution out of water almost like a magnet. The algae produce limonene, an orange-scented oil that helps them bind to water-repelling microplastics, forming easy-to-remove clumps. In addition, the algae also clean wastewater while growing. Microplastics—tiny fragments shed…
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May 31, 2026
Wilhelm Hirsch Triumphs in Thrilling Ironman Brazil Duel as Debutant Youri Keulen Stuns with Spectacular Time NSA

Wilhelm Hirsch Triumphs in Thrilling Ironman Brazil Duel as Debutant Youri Keulen Stuns with Spectacular Time

Germany’s Wilhelm Hirsch claimed a spectacular victory at Ironman Brazil today, delivering a masterclass in pacing and endurance to come out on top after a grueling, race-long battle. While Hirsch took the ultimate crown, the day was equally defined by a sensational Long Distance debut from Dutchman Youri Keulen, who…
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May 31, 2026
Campaigner and Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90 Holocaust

Campaigner and Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90

Campaigner and Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental has died aged 90, leaving behind a “lasting legacy of dignity, courage and enlightenment”. President Catherine Connolly led tributes, saying “Tomi made an exceptional contribution to Irish society, bringing his personal experience of Bergen-Belsen and of his family’s suffering in the Holocaust to public…
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May 31, 2026
Israeli Military Sets up Temporary Checkpoints Across Southern Syrian Towns Syria

Israeli Military Sets up Temporary Checkpoints Across Southern Syrian Towns

Israeli forces established temporary checkpoints in towns in southern Syria on Sunday, stopping and searching residents before later withdrawing from the areas. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, two Israeli military vehicles moved along the road connecting the village of Saida Al-Golan to Quneitra. In a separate incident, an…
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May 31, 2026
China just told its tech giants to stop fighting on price and start investing in AI Alibaba

China just told its tech giants to stop fighting on price and start investing in AI

TL;DR A top Communist Party journal told China’s platforms to stop price wars and invest in AI. The signal suggests regulatory stabilisation after years of crackdowns. A top-level Communist Party publication has signaled a shift in how Beijing intends to govern its largest internet platforms. A draft commentary set to…
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May 31, 2026
Antarctica Suddenly Became Far More Sensitive to Climate Change 1 Million Years Ago Antarctica

Antarctica Suddenly Became Far More Sensitive to Climate Change 1 Million Years Ago

Antarctica’s vast ice sheet may have crossed a hidden climate threshold about one million years ago, fundamentally changing how it responds to shifts in Earth’s climate. Credit: Shutterstock Scientists discovered that Antarctica’s ice sheet became dramatically more climate-sensitive after crossing a critical threshold one million years ago. A new study…
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May 31, 2026