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Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Company Neuralink Fined for ‘Hazardous Materials’ Violation
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined the experimental biotech company for violations involving the movement of hazardous material.
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Plastic-Devouring Fungi Boost Hope for Tackling Global Litter
Discarded plastic is everywhere, mucking up natural and developed environments alike. Australian scientists say they’ve discovered two varieties of fungi that will eat away at the problem. In a study published this week, researchers from the University of Sydney report that fungi commonly found in dirt have broken down plastic in their lab.
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Another Norfolk Southern Train Derailed Just Hours Before Congressional Hearing
A Norfolk Southern train travelling in Calhoun County, Alabama derailed early Thursday morning. Thirty-seven train cars jumped off the tracks around 6:50 a.m. ET, according to local news reports.
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The Ohio Train Derailment Is a Disaster of Misinformation
Stop me if you’ve heard this phrase in the past week: “No one is talking about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.”