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Fracking: Have the Conservatives left open the back door?
The Conservatives are accused of harbouring ambitions to revive fracking after the general election. …
Some people 'genetically wired' to avoid some vegetables
An inherited gene makes certain healthy foods taste exceptionally bitter and unpleasant, according to researchers. …
Vaping nearly killed me, says British teenager
Vaping caused a catastrophic reaction in Ewan Fisher’s lungs that meant he could not breathe. …
Is China gaining an edge in artificial intelligence?
The US-China over artificial intelligence is heating up, but some warn the US could be over-reacting. …
Climate change: Bigger hurricanes are now more damaging
The most damaging tropical cyclones are three times more frequent now than they were 100 years…
Ice loss causing Arctic to reflect less heat
A loss of snow and ice cover are the main reasons for the reduction of the…
Planet Mercury passes across the face of the Sun
Astronomers are observing a rare event, a transit of the planet Mercury. Click here…
Bloodhound diary: Racing at over 500mph
Land speed record holder Andy Green finally gets to drive the Bloodhound car across the Kalahari. …
Bird of the Year: Rare anti-social penguin wins New Zealand poll
The rare hoiho becomes the first penguin to take the title, after two weeks of “memes…