They want deposits on plastic bottles and a higher levy on packaging to protect the seas…
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Curbs on plastic bottle and packaging waste sought by MPs
MPs want deposits on plastic bottles and a higher levy on packaging to protect the seas…
Fungal disease poses global threat to snakes
Snake populations worldwide may already be infected with a potentially deadly disease, say scientists.
Chocolate poisoning risk to dogs at Christmas
Chocolate poisoning is a risk to the family dog over the festive season, vets are warning.
Sea turtle found tangled in floating cocaine bales
The US Coast Guard tries to save the animal tangled in line connecting bales of cocaine…
Using science to wrap oddly-shaped gifts
Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry offer a scientist's guide
Vandals damage ancient dinosaur footprint in Australia
Vandals 'took a hammer or rock' to a 115 million year old fossil, breaking off sections…
Dolphin pod living year-round off coast of England
A pod of 28 bottlenose dolphins is found to be permanently living off the south-west coast…
New approach promises early warnings of soggy summers
Researchers develop a new technique to give a more accurate advance forecast for summer weather.
Interstellar object may hold ‘alien’ water
The first known interstellar asteroid may hold water from another star system in its interior, according…