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Jun 10

Do you ever crave... polystyrene?

Well, these ‘superworms’ do and their appetite for it could be the key to plastic recycling on a mass scale, according to a new study ♻️ 🌍 🐛

Let's wriggle into this 👇
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Dr Chris Rinke and his team at the University of Queensland’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences fed superworms different diets over a three week period, with some given polystyrene foam, some bran and others put on a fasting diet.

They discovered that the common Zophobas morio ‘superworm’ can eat through polystyrene 🐛

Dr Riske said:

🗣 'We found the superworms fed a diet of just polystyrene not only survived, but even had marginal weight gains.'

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Jun 10

Love Island star Liam Llewellyn has quit the ITV series and has already left the villa, it has been reported.
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Just the other night, the 2022 islander was set up on dates with the two new bombshells, Afia Tonkmor and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu after being voted for by the public.

However, it’s been claimed that he’s now called it quits and headed home ahead of the next recoupling ceremony 💔

It’s been claimed that in tonight’s episode, the masters student will call his fellow contestants to join him at the firepit for an announcement.

He’ll then reveal the decision that he’s made… and was have a feeling there are going to be plenty of shocked faces in the house 😱

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Jun 10

@MsLadyPhyll

'When you’re an LGBTQI+ person of colour and you walk into a white space, you know.' - @MsLadyPhyll, one of the founders of @ukblackpride 🏳️‍🌈

@Nmozz spoke to LGBTQ+ activists about what 'white gay privilege' is, and why it is vital to be aware of it 👇🏿
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For LGBTQ+ people of colour, racism also impacts how they are perceived and treated by wider society. So, people from the LGBTQ+ community who do not have to also worry about racism, possess 'white gay privilege.'

Lady Phyll one of the founders of UK Black Pride, tells Metro:

🗣 'When I started UK Black Pride, it was partly in response to mainstream pride celebrations being so overwhelmingly white.'

'When you’re an LGBTQI+ person of colour and you walk into a white space, you know.'

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Jun 10

It’s the end of a major era in the world of television as iconic Australian soap Neighbours has shut down for the last time 😭

Huns, let's cry 👇 trib.al/jgtHzau

The show has been axed after 37 years after Channel 5 chose not to renew it for financial reasons and now, the final scene has officially been filmed.

The show’s boss, Jason Herbison, released a final cast photo alongside an emotional tribute.

‘We all knew this day was coming but until we were here in this moment when the very last scene was filmed, it was hard to express how we would all feel,’ the producer said. 💔

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Jun 10

@kimberly_h_s

Today is the last day of Metro's #Pride2022 takeover 😢🏳️‍🌈

But don't fret because we have not one but two fantastic guest editors 🎉

First is the always fabulous Soaps desk who have a have a range of voices sharing their stories alongside guest editor @kimberly_h_s 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈

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'When I was asked by Metro to take over editing the soaps section for a day in which Pride would be the focus, I didn’t even hesitate.' 🏳️‍🌈

'For everyone, Pride means different things and for me, it has meant a journey of finding myself' ✍️ @kimberly_h_s

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@kimberly_h_s

'I find labelling a challenging concept, though I respect and understand why they are needed. Labels generate a conversation and explanation.' ✍️ @kimberly_h_s

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Jun 9

In a first, scientists have discovered evidence of microplastics in freshly fallen Antarctic snow.

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A new study published today has revealed that microplastics — plastic pieces much smaller than a grain of rice — have made their way into the relatively untouched continent of Antarctica.

PhD student Alex Aves from the University of Canterbury found the microplastics in snow samples collected from the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica in late 2019.

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