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How to suck water from desert air and quench the planet's thirst

31 July 2019

The global water supply is limited, and shortages will affect over 1.8 billion people by 2025. Fortunately, we've discovered a way to pull water from thin air - even in the desert
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We should teach kids how to use social media, not scare them off

8 January 2018

A report into the social media habits of under 12s seems worrying, but children are unlikely to switch off, so they should learn how to safely navigate the online world

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