Science
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Solar flare: UK on ‘red alert’ as ‘strong substorm’ fuels Northern Lights over Britain
express– Aurora Alerts UK issued a “red alert” at 7:23am, stating that the Northern lights may be visible in the…
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Novavax vaccine trialists to be offered two extra Pfizer jabs to allow them to travel
independent– People who participated in trials for Covid vaccines that have not yet been approved are to be offered two additional…
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UK probes at-home Covid wonderpill that could HALVE hospitalisations and deaths
express– The chair of Britain’s antivirals taskforce, Eddie Gray, hinted that the UK may buy the drug, known as molnupiravir,…
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UK science minister ‘wants strong European ties’ as Brexit Britain launches space strategy
express– The National Space Strategy lays out the Government’s ambitious vision for space exploration, private industry and scientific research. With an emphasis on…
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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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