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Farmer warns risk of UK drought may force him to stop growing vegetables

As large parts of the country face drought, farmers have warned the industry ‘can’t carry on like this’

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Surgeons harness tech to fix teen’s facial trauma because ‘just good enough’ wasn’t going to cut it anymore

The usage of 3D printing in internal medicine is making it easier to treat tricky cases.

We Got This Covered · Feb 10

Wimbledon denies tennis fans are going to the toilet in woods outside park

A spokesperson for the All England Club said they have not seen any evidence to substantiate the current claims

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

‘Strange and exciting’: Japanese food sculpture goes on show in London

Sampuru are a restaurant staple – a 3D version of menus. And such is the precision craftsmanship in their creation, they cost far more than the real thing

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024

Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia

Small collections of electricity generators, or “microgrids”, have long been used in disaster recovery, when network supply falters during bushfires or cyclones.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024

"I've always regarded myself as a rock drummer. I mean, John Bonham is my number one hero": What happened when Roxy Music drummer Paul Thompson auditioned for AC/DC

AC/DC's Journey through the 1980s could have been very different if Brian Johnson had had his way

Louder · Dec 1, 2023

Australian Antarctic Division accused of hampering Senate investigation into research cuts

Two climate scientists who recently left division tell inquiry former colleagues have been ‘directed to remain quiet’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023

Nottinghamshire businesses fined for breaching HMRC money laundering rules as one director defends 'unfortunate error'

Certain types of business are required to register with HM Revenue and Customs, which oversees Money Laundering Regulations

Nottingham Post · Jun 9, 2023

What this week's closure of Liddell power plant means for energy prices and blackouts in NSW

The energy grid has had time to prepare for Friday's closure of power plant Liddell in the Upper Hunter, and some experts say there's still plenty of capacity for coal generation across the state combined with other energy sources.

ABC News · Apr 23, 2023

A 'drunken oaf' and the 'complete idiot'... Manchester United fans ridiculed by judge over protest chaos

Protestors forced their way into Old Trafford and invaded the pitch before a Premier League clash with Liverpool

Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022