Science
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Ig Nobel Prize: Awards recognise research into upside-down rhinos and discarded chewing gum
independent– Research into transporting rhinoceros upside down and analysing the bacteria to be found on wads of discarded chewing gum are among the…
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Evidence ‘very mixed’ on using vaccine passports to increase uptake, says Sage member
independent– The evidence is “very mixed” on whether vaccine passports can encourage wary members of the public to get fully…
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400-million-year-old fossil reveals how first roots emerged in Earth’s early plants
independent– A new study of a 400-million-year-old plant fossil from a geological formation in Scotland has shed light on the development…
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Light pollution from street lamps linked to insect loss
bbc– Scientists say light pollution may be contributing to “worrying” declines in insects seen in recent decades. In a UK…
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Archaeology breakthrough after researchers ‘discovered source’ of King Solomon’s wealth
express-The region that encompasses Israel, Jordan, Palestine and Egypt is rich in ancient history. Much of Israel’s deserts have offered…
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Scientists in China discover two new massive dinosaur species as big as blue whales
independent– Two new species of massive dinosaurs in China – almost as big as blue whales – have been discovered by scientists, who…
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Climate change: Five things we have learned from the IPCC report
bbc– Climate change is widespread, rapid and intensifying – and it’s down to us For those who live in the…
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Tens of thousands of children suffering long Covid as experts demand vaccine rollout for all over-12s
independent– Tens of thousands of children are living with long Covid, new figures show, amid concerns that the vaccination of teenagers is…
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Quantum: Flagship UK telecommunications satellite launches
bbc– A telecommunications satellite has gone into orbit that UK industry hopes will help maintain its global leadership in the…
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Electric car charging prices ‘must be fair’ say MPs
bbc– People must be protected from excessive pricing for public electric car charging, MPs have said. Charging an electric car…
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