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24 February 2021, 8:00 am EST By Scientists claimed that spinach plants can send an email, which is an unusual ability for this kind of living organism. They said that by inserting carbon nanotubes in the plant's leaves, the organism can detect the presence of nitroaromatics, which is a compound usually used in landmines and other explosives.   (Photo : Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Miguel Chateloin (L) and Lazaro Gamio use their computers to write code that would allow people living in Cuba to use email to post to blogs during the Hackathon for Cuba event on February 1, 2014 in Miami,...

Lord Dannatt said there was "no time to lose" in tackling flooding - Credit: Bill Smith A new taskforce aiming to strengthen Norfolk’s resilience to flooding is to be chaired by former head of the British army Lord Dannatt, it has been revealed.  Norfolk has suffered from increased flood events in recent months, and calls for coordinated action have grown among residents.   With an independent figure guiding round-table discussions of the county and district councils, Anglian Water, the Environment Agency, internal drainage boards, and others, it is hoped greater collaboration betw...

Lord Dannatt said there was "no time to lose" in tackling flooding - Credit: Bill Smith A new taskforce aiming to strengthen Norfolk’s resilience to flooding is to be chaired by former head of the British army Lord Dannatt, it has been revealed.  Norfolk has suffered from increased flood events in recent months, and calls for coordinated action have grown among residents.   With an independent figure guiding round-table discussions of the county and district councils, Anglian Water, the Environment Agency, internal drainage boards, and others, it is hoped greater collaboration betw...

The A1101 at Welney is closed due to flooding. Picture: Ian Burt - Credit: IAN BURT An investigation has begun into the causes of and response to the catastrophic Christmas flooding.  Norfolk County Council cabinet member for environment and waste Andy Grant said an additional £300,000 had been put in place for urgent flood repairs with a further £250,000 in revenue. There is also £1.5m in the Capital Budget project.  The flood water under the rail bridge on Green Lane between Great Plumstead and Thorpe End. - Credit: Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Copyright: Archant 2021 Mr Grant told Wednes...

The A1101 at Welney is closed due to flooding. Picture: Ian Burt - Credit: IAN BURT An investigation has begun into the causes of and response to the catastrophic Christmas flooding.  Norfolk County Council cabinet member for environment and waste Andy Grant said an additional £300,000 had been put in place for urgent flood repairs with a further £250,000 in revenue. There is also £1.5m in the Capital Budget project.  The flood water under the rail bridge on Green Lane between Great Plumstead and Thorpe End. - Credit: Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Copyright: Archant 2021 Mr Grant told Wednes...