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Manure Minute: The art and science of composting manure
One phrase I’ve said so many times that I might soon get it tattooed on my forehead: aged manure is not composted manure!
Proper composting needs regular, active management with the right combination of temperature, size, moisture, oxygen,…
Scientists find ice generates electricity when bent, possibly explaining lightning
A decorative image that depicts bent ice producing electricity (Image source: AI-generated image)An international research team has found that ordinary ice is flexoelectric, a discovery that might have major technological implications…
Scientists issue urgent warning over scrolling on your phone while sitting on the toilet – it…
By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 19:00 BST, 3 September 2025 | Updated: 19:00 BST, 3 September 2025
It's a habit…
Exploring the Latest in Atmospheric Science
The remarkable ability of honeybees to navigate vast distances and return unerringly to their hives has long mystified scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Despite foraging miles away in unfamiliar terrain, these insects rely on…
Young scientists converge at Wits Flower Hall for the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
Some of the city’s boldest minds recently gathered at the Wits Flower Hall where they took part in the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists. There, learners from schools across Johannesburg submitted their final science research…
Scientists reveal surprisingly simple trick to stop travel sickness fast
New research has revealed a surprising way to alleviate symptoms of car sicknessSymptoms of car sickness include nausea, vomiting, dizziness and headache(Image: Getty Images)Nothing ruins a long drive more than travel sickness. When the…
Financial services company Stripe succeeds BT as Young Scientist backer – The Irish News
Dublin and San Francisco-headquartered financial services company Stripe has become the title sponsor of the island-wide Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (YSTE), succeeding BT Ireland after its 25-year custodianship of the…
Scientists Stunned by Bright Orange Shark Discovered in Costa Rica
Genetics are incredible. They can turn a manta ray pink and peacock white. And apparently, they can transform a shark into an oversized goldfish. In summer 2024, a unique nurse shark was discovered during a sport…
Scientists achieve incredible breakthrough that could revolutionize solar energy: ‘A new…
A team of scientists in South Korea has set a new benchmark for solar innovation with bifacial thin-film solar cells that can generate electricity from both sides, per a release.
On top of that, they can do it with…
Serbian Scientists Experiment with Mealworms to Degrade Polystyrene
ReutersMealworms are seen with plastic. Photos were taken in a research facility of the Institute for Biology in Belgrade on Aug. 18.
Reuters
17:58 JST, September 3, 2025
BELGRADE (Reuters) — Serbian scientists have been…