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Polyurethane plastic substitute can biodegrate in seawater, say scientists
Polyurethane plastic substitute can biodegrate in seawater, say scientists

On Thursday, September 23, scientists at the University of California San Diego reported in the journal Science of the Total Environment that a type of polyurethane already used in biodegradable land-based products can also break down when immersed in seawater. This polyurethane is already used as a substitute for plastic in foams and shoes.

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Ukrainian forces continue to push back the Russians
Ukrainian forces continue to push back the Russians

In the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine's Kharkiv counter-offensive continues to push back the Russian military.

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Powerful earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
Powerful earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

On Sunday, September 11 at 9:46AM local time,(UTC+10), a powerful earthquake struck Papua New Guinea near Kainantu.

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Albania blames Iran for cyberattacks
Albania blames Iran for cyberattacks

On September 10, Albania's Interior Ministry blamed Iranian actors for a cyberattack on Friday evening which targeted the national police's computer systems. Albania reported a previous attack in July.

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Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster in Ohio, US permanently closed following serious accident
Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster in Ohio, US permanently closed following serious accident

On Tuesday, September 6, Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio, United States announced that Top Thrill Dragster, the second tallest-roller coaster in the world, has permanently closed.

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