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Merge 104.8 | 02 November 2025
Researchers in Japan have unveiled eco-friendly water bottles made from seaweed extract, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic. The seaweed-based membrane securely holds water, keeps it fresh, and decomposes within days—leaving no microplastics behind. Fully biodegradable and even edible, this innovation could revolutionise packaging and help reduce the billions of plastic bottles that pollute oceans each year.
Recent studies show that teenagers who sleep fewer than eight hours a night may face long-term brain damage. MRI scans revealed reduced blood flow and weakened neural connections in regions responsible for memory, concentration, and emotional regulation after just five nights of restricted sleep. Experts say consistent 8–10 hour sleep routines protect developing brains from long-term harm.
Instagram is rolling out a brand-new AI photo editor — and it’s completely free to use right inside the app. You can easily add, remove, or transform elements in your photos using just a short text prompt. Just upload your image to IG stories, tap ‘Restyle” and enter a small prompt.
