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Antarctic glaciers to honour 'satellite heroes'
Antarctic glaciers are named after the spacecraft that revolutionised our understanding of the continent. …
Large Ebola outbreaks new normal, says WHO
The two largest outbreaks of the disease have been in the past five years. …
Blue belt zones to protect minke whales
Special protections are planned for minke whales and basking sharks in their feeding grounds around Scotland. …
How fish and shrimps could be recruited as underwater spies
Animals have long been used for military purposes, but could marine creatures also act as sensors? …
Climate change: Emissions target could cost UK £1tn, warns Hammond
The chancellor warns the PM that reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 could…
Prehistoric stone engraved with horses found in France
A carving believed to be about 12,000 years old has been discovered in south-western France. …
Heathrow scanners mean liquids can stay in bags
The technology is designed to cut down queues, and lose the annoyance of removing liquids from…
Ultimate limit of human endurance found
Scientists studied elite events, including a 3,000 mile run and the Tour de France. …
Cat declawing: Should it be banned, and why does it happen in the US?
New York might become the first US state to ban cat declawing – but it’s been…