Benjamin Plackett
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Benjamin Plackett is a science journalist based in New South Wales, Australia. He especially likes to write about drugs and addiction -- both legal and illicit. Benjamin's work has been published byWired, CNN Health and Scientific American. He holds a master's degree in journalism from New York University.
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The centurieslong pursuit may finally be progressing, but designing ethical ways to test these products is a sizable challenge.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
If the world can limit future greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are hopeful that adaptations can help a battered industry survive.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
The material, which mimics the structure of an araucaria leaf, might one day be used to help clean oil spills.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Milk proteins grown in the laboratory could be a more sustainable alternative to the cow’s udder, but the science behind it is still maturing.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Psychologists say 2020's stream of bad news has probably hurt the mental health of people who follow it closely.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Pollution estimates in India highlight the need for some countries to more closely monitor the problem in nonurban areas.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor