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How the scramble for sand is destroying the Mekong
The Mekong river is being damaged by sand extraction, adding to calls for limits on sand…
Homo erectus: Ancient humans survived longer than we thought
An ancient ancestor of modern humans survived into relatively recent times in South-East Asia. …
$5bn fund unveiled for climate-friendly shipping
Ship owners announce plans for a $5bn fund to design zero-emissions vessels. Click here…
Climate watchdog urges PM to get back on track
The comments from the UK’s official climate come ahead of a global climate conference in Glasgow. …
DNA from Stone Age woman obtained 6,000 years on
Ancient DNA extracted from a tooth print in ancient “chewing gum” reveals new clues about our…
Giant prehistoric caiman had extra hip bone to carry its weight
Purussaurus mirandai could grow to 10m in length and was able to move on land, scientists…
Europe's Cheops telescope will profile distant planets
The Cheops space mission will get beyond just counting worlds to start describing their properties. …
Rwanda climate change: Kigali homes built near wetlands are destroyed
Kigali residents demand compensation as hundreds of houses vulnerable to flooding are knocked down. …
Anak Krakatau: Giant blocks of rock litter ocean floor
Landslide debris from the collapsed Anak Krakatau volcano is imaged on the seabed for the first…