Natural dyes v synthetic: which is more sustainable?
Colours derived from plants may appear more planet-friendly than man-made dyes, but the case isn’t clear-cut
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Louis Vuitton adds a touch of Chic to men’s fashion week
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They may look like humble little blocks, but these miracle devices could end animal testing, revolutionise the development of new drugs – and lead us into a world of entirely personalised medicine
Climate change should be top foreign policy priority, G7 study says
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