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UK to set limits on harmful airborne particles
A new UK target will be set to protect people from the effects of breathing in…
Mauritius oil spill: Satellite images show removal operation
Satellite images capture tug boats trying to remove the broken vessel, which spilled tonnes of oil. …
Hands-free driving could be on UK roads by spring
The government is consulting industry on technology which can take control of a vehicle at low…
Coronavirus smell loss 'different from cold and flu'
Covid-19 is not like other typical viral respiratory diseases and has some unique features, say experts. …
Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'
The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth – 130F…
Microplastic in Atlantic Ocean 'could weigh 21 million tonnes'
There are 12-21 million tonnes of tiny plastic fragments floating in the ocean, scientists say. …
Project breathes new life into Early Irish and Old Norse
Musicians, historians and literary scholars hope to find a soundtrack to the world of the Vikings. …
Swans' reputation for aggression examined
Researchers say their findings allow for a “better-informed judgment” of the birds. Click here…
Elephant shrew rediscovered in Africa after 50 years
The last scientific record of the “lost species” of elephant shrew was in the 1970s. …