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Did you know that green plants can generate electricity? A single leaf can generate over 150 volts. A team of researchers in Italy say that a 'hybrid' tree can act as an innovative 'green' electric generator. The hybrid tree is made of…

A negotiating tactic to get people to agree with you rapidly is to share a plate with them. You should share a plate with whomever you are negotiating before making your opening bid, say researchers. When people share a plate rather than…

Researchers have discovered a possible connection between cardiovascular disease and the intensity of oil and gas exploration. The scientists, from Colorado School of Public Health and National Jewish Health, wrote about their study and…

A 1.5 magnitude tremor stopped fracking at Cuadrilla's shale gas exploration site in Preston New Road, Lancashire. According to Cuadrilla Resources, the 1.5 magnitude tremor occurred today (Monday 11 December|) at about 11.20 am. The…

Barclays customers in the UK can now stop transactions at specific retailers. The bank says it is the first UK high street bank to offer this to its customers. Vulnerable Barclays customers will have greater control over their money, the…

The United Kingdom has registered its fastest wage growth rate since 2008. According to the Office for National Statistics, wages rose by 3.3% for the three months to October 2018, the greatest increase in a decade. The increase excludes…

British multinational advertising and public relations company WPP plc plans to axe thousands of jobs. According to its new CEO Mark Read, the company will create 1,000 new roles and cut 3,500 posts. CEO stands for Chief Executive Officer.…

The UK can cancel Brexit, says the European Court of Justice, without having to get permission from the other 27 EU member states. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) judges ruled that the UK could do this without changing the terms of its…

Researchers at NIST have developed a new method of choosing and evaluating optimal antenna designs for 5G devices. NIST stands for National Institute of Standards and Technology, a physical sciences laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland,…

Two coffee compounds may team up to fight Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. Parkinson's and Lewy body dementia are two progressive diseases associated with brain degeneration. There is currently no cure for either disease.…