‘He just pulled my hand in to his lap’: what it’s really like to be assaulted on the London Underground
A survey revealed that 15% of Londoners had experienced some form of unwanted sexual attention on public transport.
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Ocean plastic: clean it up, but avoid the mistakes of global climate policy
We should look instead at the successful fight to save the ozone layer.
Iron overload: how tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol can affect absorption
Tea and coffee may reduce iron absorption, while alcohol and some supplements can increase it.
How tourism and fish farming can thrive together
Integrating tourism and aquaculture could bring boosts for the economy and the marine environment.
Oyster ‘blood’ holds promise for combating drug‑resistant superbugs: new research
Worldwide, nearly five million people die from antimicrobial resistant infections each year.
The ocean is not just huge, but also hugely important
Carl Sagan’s description of our planet as a “pale blue dot” captured two important elements about the Earth: its loneliness in the enormity of space, and the ocean’s overwhelming dominance of the planet…
Waterloo won, war over: the painting that captures the moment
How did the bulk of those at home in Britain find out the news of Waterloo?
Abandoned fibreglass boats are releasing toxins and microplastics across the world
Too many small yachts and speedboats are simply being abandoned to shed toxins and microplastics into the sea.
Jersey fishing dispute: why the UK sent in the navy and how to resolve the spat – maritime security experts
The symbolic importance of fishing has politicised a rather technical dispute about licensing requirements.
Smart transport can change people’s lives – but austerity is suppressing new transit tech
The UK pioneered smart cards such as Oyster. But now, experimentation is being stifled as cash-strapped councils struggle to deliver basic services.
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