A global analysis suggests that on average the world’s tallest teenagers live in the Netherlands. …
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Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030
The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral. …
The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships
Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain. …
Coronavirus: Denmark imposes lockdowns amid mink covid fears
Cases of a mutated strain of Covid-19 have been detected that may undermine future vaccines. …
Gentoo penguins are four species, not one
Counting the birds as four species will help conservation efforts, and threats from climate change. …
Extend scheme for cosy homes, green groups say
A coalition of environmentalists want a scheme offering home insulation grants extended to 2030. …
Denmark to cull up to 17 million mink amid coronavirus fears
Cases of a mutated strain of Covid-19 have been detected that may undermine future vaccines. …
Enigmatic fast radio burst pinned on magnetised dead star
For the first time, astronomers have managed to trace a so-called fast radio burst to a…
Climate change: US formally withdraws from Paris agreement
After a three year wait, the US becomes the first nation to leave the Paris climate…
A68 iceberg on collision path with South Georgia
If the world’s biggest iceberg grounds at South Georgia island, it could devastate local wildlife. …