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New research reveals that many “green” claims are almost impossible to verify, often masking the full truth. University of Technology (UTS) professor of marketing Natalina Zlatevska said shoppers often rely on the labels as a shortcut when making quick decisions…

Alice Klein is a reporter based in Sydney who mainly writes about health, biology and the environment. She has a PhD in chemistry from the University of Sydney and has worked as a staff journalist at New Scientist since 2016,…

Cells are enclosed by a cell membrane, a sophisticated structure mainly made of lipids that is vital for fundamental biological processes. Artificial lipid membranes have many practical applications, such as drug delivery, but engineering their properties is a huge challenge.…