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Hermit crabs around the world are increasingly using plastic waste as shells, raising questions about the impact on their evolution and the potential harm or benefits of plastic materials for these crustaceans.

Hermit Crabs Worldwide Using Plastic Waste as Shells

Hermit crabs around the world are increasingly using plastic waste as shells, raising questions about the impact on their evolution and the potential harm or benefits of plastic materials for these crustaceans.

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David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

David Holmes, the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter films, reflects on his life-changing accident and the importance of friendship and resilience in his documentary, hoping to inspire others to embrace challenges and find strength in difficult times.

Young people in their early 20s are more likely to be out of work due to ill health than those in their early 40s, with poor mental health being a significant factor, according to a report by the Resolution Foundation.

Rise in Youth Unemployment Due to Ill Health

Young people in their early 20s are more likely to be out of work due to ill health than those in their early 40s, with poor mental health being a significant factor, according to a report by the Resolution Foundation.

Tech Giants Sued for Exposing Children to Harm

Tech giants face a major lawsuit as families claim they knowingly expose children to harmful products, with one plaintiff sharing their personal experience of addiction and harm caused by social media.

Gamers are at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus due to unsafe sound levels, according to a study analyzing over 50,000 people; researchers are calling for more public health efforts to raise awareness of the risks.

Gamers at Risk of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

Gamers are at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus due to unsafe sound levels, according to a study analyzing over 50,000 people; researchers are calling for more public health efforts to raise awareness of the risks.

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