2.21.2023

Fungi surfboards show that there is room for innovation

Surfer Steve Davies is on the brink of doom with his mushroom-based boards.

The 23-year-old came up with a design that uses mushrooms to create biodegradable devices.

Mr Davies, from Porthcawl, County Bridgend, admitted the idea sounded "a bit crazy" but thought it could help make the sport greener.

"Surfers want to be sustainable and better for the environment," he said.

"The products often don't reflect that."

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2.15.2023

A small creature opens up life before the Ice Age

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A cave in Canada has been declared a site of global importance for the conservation of this rare amphipod.

An asteroid filmed over the English Channel

An asteroid lit up the sky as it flew across the English Channel around 0300 GMT on Monday.

The show was filmed by enthusiasts who made sure they were awake to capture the moment. It was also visible in the sky over northern France.

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"I named a cockroach after my ex for Valentine's Day"

A Texas zoo came up with a creative idea for Valentine's Day: for a small fee, name a cockroach, vegetable or rodent before feeding it to any of the animals.

After the fundraiser went viral online, people from all 50 US states and more than 30 countries submitted alumni names.

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2.11.2023

The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system

Elon Musk's SpaceX company has conducted a key test of its massive new Starship rocket system.

Engineers performed what they called "static fire," simultaneously igniting 31 of 33 engines in the base of the vehicle's lower segment.

The shot lasted only a few seconds, everything held steady to prevent any movement.

On its maiden flight, the spacecraft becomes the most powerful operational rocket system in history.

Read more: SpaceX tests the most powerful rocket system in history

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'Proud to be a Nimby': Onshore wind divides East Yorkshire

Mike Padgett is opposed to more wind turbines in his East Yorkshire town of Sancton. But Ellis Jacklin, who hails from nearby Market Weighton, disagrees. You benefit from a 20 to 50% reduction in your electricity bill, depending on the speed of your local turbine.

The Government is discussing proposals to end an effective ban on new onshore wind turbines in England in places where local residents support it.

Video journalist: Thomas Mason

Reporting: Becky Morton

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