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Pigs' emotions could be read by new farming technology
New technology has been developed to detect how happy the animals are. Click here…
Giraffes given greater protection from unregulated trade as numbers fall
Numbers of the world’s tallest mammal have fallen in Africa by 40% in the past three…
Fake news is 'reinforced by false memories'
Research during Ireland’s abortion referendum highlights risks for social networks. Click here for original…
Russia launches life-sized robot into space
The robot, named Fedor, will perform daily tasks during its 10 days on the International Space…
Evidence suggests microplastics in water pose ‘minimal health risk’
The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the “limited information” available. …
Rivers used as 'open sewers', says WWF charity
The WWF said it was “very unlikely” that pollution reduction targets would be met without new…
What is 'blobology' and how is it transforming biology?
Spectacular images from a new microscope spark a “revolution” in biology Click here for…
Hampshire lab tests water quality every day of the year
A Hampshire lab tests tap water quality for 2.2 million people across the south east every…
Ditch cars to meet climate change targets, say MPs
MPs say people will have to stop driving if the UK is to meet its Zero…