China's population is set to shrink for the first time in 60 years, despite introducing its three-child policy.
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- Scientists behind the James Webb Space Telescope intend to show how the cosmos became filled with light.
- The wispy trails left behind some planes have long fascinated sky-watchers, and inspired a nefarious – and baseless – conspiracy theory.
- Several studies have shown people who have been infected with Covid-19 tend to have T cells that can target the virus, regardless of whether they have experienced symptoms.
- How many female scientists can you name? Reply to this video with a female scientist you’d like to celebrate! #AdaLovelaceDay
00:00 - This #AdaLovelaceDay, we're resurfacing some of our favourite pieces from #MissedGenius, which celebrates the life and achievements of scientists, mathematicians and engineers overlooked in their time. Here are some pioneering women in Stem you may not know. 👇 [THREAD]
GIF - The Philippines sends out almost two million metric tonnes of plastic waste into the ocean every year. One business is encouraging the fishermen to start cleaning it up.
- William English, co-creator of the computer mouse, has died aged 91. His first version was a wooden block with a single button and two wheels underneath, to allow vertical and sideways movement.
- The Duke of Cambridge talks about the team he flies with for the East Anglian Air Ambulance bbc.com/future/gallery…
00:00 - There has been a rise in concern that some companies are “greenwashing”, by using advertising and public messaging with buzzwords such as "carbon neutrality" and "net zero" to try to appear more sustainable than they actually are.
- Several studies have shown people who have been infected with Covid-19 tend to have T cells that can target the virus, regardless of whether they have experienced symptoms.
- 🐄🏍 Meet the man who rescues cows on the back of his motorbike. Watch the whole film on #BBCReel bbc.in/2QpuKsP
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