Better ways to recover metals needed for technology from electronic waste could benefit the environment and human health
Recycling metals from e-waste will be critical as demand for raw materials is likely to outstrip supply in the near future.
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Does fracking cause cancer and infertility?
Fracking in the US has relied on chemicals linked to a range of health problems but the industry claims UK operations would be far safer.
The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysis reveals
A new study is the first to define a safe operating space for the rivers of the Bangladesh delta.
Is Keir Starmer a socialist?
The Labour leader has sent mixed signals over the years.
Caste protests in Delhi spring from deep economic distress
Young Indians have been left desperate by an era of jobless growth.
European heatwave: what’s causing it and is climate change to blame?
Europe is gripped by a heatwave called Cerberus - it may be a sign of things to come.
Public sector strike whets appetite for union‑busting in Westminster
As the trade unions embark on another co-ordinated day of action they could soon be embroiled in another battle. The government is adopting a harder line through plans to bolster the law on industrial…
Climate change novels allow us to imagine possible futures – read these crucial seven
These seven cli-fi novels will get you fired up for action.
Why video games could be the new IQ tests
New research shows your ability to play certain computer games is linked to your intelligence.
Cybercriminals are now targeting critical electricity infrastructure
A recent ransomware attack on the UK electricity system shows this pandemic is also about computer viruses.
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