Say goodbye to splashes and wet floors with a new seashell-inspired urinal from the University of Waterloo in Canada! In experiments with dyed fluids, the team found that their prototype prevented almost all splashing, so you can expect to have much cleaner floors and drier shoes the next time you visit the restroom. Just remember to aim carefully and enjoy the view! This is one shell of a good idea. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
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February 1, 2023
