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Scientists discover new giant water lily species
Scientists discover the first new species of giant water lily in more than a century. …
Using human hair to fight oil spills
A hairdresser in Wales is collecting her customers’ hair and turning it into something useful. …
Finding the Higgs: ‘Incredible’ moment in science
Cern physicist Dr Andre David describes the moment scientists found the ‘God particle’ Click…
At least five killed in Italian Marmolada glacier collapse
Emergency officials said another eight people have been injured, with two suffering serious injuries. …
How much of our plastic 'recycling' is actually recycled?
About 11 million tonnes of plastic waste flows into the ocean each year, the UN says. …
Gambia bans all timber exports to combat rosewood smuggling
In 2020, the BBC revealed that vast quantities of protected rosewood were being trafficked from Senegal. …
Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut emissions
The landmark ruling curbs federal power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President…
New map of ancient trees an opportunity for conservation
A new tree-map suggests there could be around two million unrecorded ancient trees in England. …
Tributes paid to Oxford neuroscientist Professor Sir Colin Blakemore
Sir Colin Blakemore received death threats for defending medical research on animals. Click here…