laws

England’s new bin laws kick in – full list of banned items and penalties

by
Wheelie bins are successively designated for recycling in the UK

England’s Simpler Recycling scheme launched this week with new rules on four-bin collections, 37 prohibited items in six categories, and fines of up to £400 for misuse of bins. Nicola Roy Multimedia content producer and Grace Piercy 14:17, 01 April 2026Updated at 14:56, 01 April 2026 New bin rules are now in effect(Photo: richard johnson … Read more

Scientists Discover Second Important Fact That Explains Why Visible Water Defies All Laws

by
Scientists Discover Second Important Fact That Explains Why Visible Water Defies All Laws

Credit: POSTECH University, South Korea. Water is the most common liquid on Earth, yet it almost defies the laws of thermodynamics. Every known liquid contracts and thickens when cooled. Water does the opposite. As you cool water after it freezes, it shrinks considerably, which is why ice floats easily in ponds, lakes, and oceans. Now, … Read more