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220m tonnes of waste may be generated this year
Experts have warned that the world is on track to generate a whopping 220 million tonnes of plastic waste this year

220m tonnes of waste may be generated this year

A new report reveals the alarming scale of Earth’s plastic crisis.This year, the world is set to generate a staggering 220 million tonnes of plastic waste—equivalent to...

 Sep. 06
Lab-grown blood stem cells for the first time
A team from Murdoch Children's Research Institute has created lab-grown blood stem cells that are similar to those in humans - and they've been shown to survive beyond a Petri dish

Lab-grown blood stem cells for the first time

Scientists have achieved a major milestone by growing blood stem cells in a lab for the first time.This breakthrough could eliminate the need for bone marrow donors. The lab-grown stem cells, developed by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, closely mimic human blood st...

 Sep. 06

Could evolution forge a new path for human reproduction?

Could evolution forge a new path for human reproduction? The Y chromosome, vital for determining male sex in humans, is steadily shrinking, sparking concerns about its long-term role in human reproduction. The potential for the Y chromos...

Aug. 30

iPhone 16 launch could spark a tech ‘supercycle’

iPhone 16 launch could spark a tech ‘supercycle’ As Apple gears up for its highly anticipated “Glowtime” event on September 9, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives predicts that the launch of the iPhone 16 could usher in a transf...

Aug. 30