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Denisovans: Primitive humans lived at high altitudes
Scientists find evidence an ancient human species called a Denisovan lived at high altitudes in Tibet. …
Scientists find cocaine in shrimps in Suffolk rivers
Researchers collected samples from rivers in Suffolk and found the drug when testing for chemicals. …
Heathrow campaigners lose challenge against third runway
High Court judges rule in favour of the government’s decision to approve airport expansion plans. …
Some common concerns about electric cars explained.
4 common concerns about electric cars explained. Click here for original story, Some common…
Leuser rainforest: The elephant men of Bener Meriah
A group of locals are the only thing preventing human-elephant conflict in a deforested area of…
Leuser rainforest: Baby orangutans rescued from Indonesia's pet trade
As Indonesian orangutans come into closer contact with humans, they are at increasing risk of capture. …
Michael Gove 'shares high ideals' of climate protesters
The environment secretary agrees with some of Extinction Rebellion’s demands, but says there are “open questions”…
Extinction Rebellion: Activists say meeting with Michael Gove 'disappointing'
Extinction Rebellion says the environment secretary refused declare a climate emergency. Click here for…
Signs of faster melting in world's largest ice shelf
Part of the world’s largest ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than the rest, shedding…