Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
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Hybrid refinery process turns plant material into industrially important chemical
Nature, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10. 1038/d41586-026-01586-6 An ingredient of nylon has been made in high yields from lignin — revealing a fresh strategy for turning this complex plant biopolymer into industrial chemicals.
Chloroplast map reveals 'missing link' in plant growth and solar energy
For decades, science has understood the basics of photosynthesis, the process by which plants turn sunlight into food. However, photosynthesis occurs on uniquely specialized membranes that we have only begun to understand. These must be continually assembled, remodeled and repaired as plants gr...
Hardy ice plant's optical innovation inspires reflective design possibilities
Nature is filled with remarkable visual phenomena created by microscopic surface structures that interact with light in fascinating ways. The iridescent wings of butterflies, the shimmering feathers of birds and the glossy surfaces of flower petals are all examples of how living organisms contro...
Recycling plant fire causes severe rail disruption
The fire is under control after a day which saw rail services through the area brought to a halt.