Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...

Eggshells have many garden uses. They can help nourish the soil, change the pH, and kill pathogens. However, they're not ...

If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of diatomaceous earth. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, this naturally ...

A new slug pellet with a novel active ingredient will be available to UK farmers in autumn 2026, offering greater choice and efficacy for slug control. Ferrabait developed by Adama UK contains 1% w/w ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Meet Elysia chlorotica, a bright green sea slug that blurs the line between plant and animal. (Image: Canva) Elysia chlorotica sea slug photosynthesizes using stolen chloroplasts. It can survive for ...

SpaceX has lost control of one of its Starlink satellites after it suffered a malfunction in orbit, Elon Musk’s company has warned. The space internet satellite suffered an anomaly on Wednesday, ...

Earth’s atmosphere reaches the moon, offering resources for future lunar bases (Image: University of Rochester/Shubhonkar Paramanick) Scientists have discovered that Earth’s atmosphere extends all the ...

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