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Record number of Asian hornet sightings in UK – as report highlights huge worldwide cost of invasive species | UK News
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A record number of Asian hornet sightings have been reported in the UK so far this year, figures show. There have been 22 confirmed sightings of the non-native species so far in 2023, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). That is more than the previous six years combined – and…
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Good news on fall in sewage spills only highlights the scale of the challenge facing water companies | Climate News
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Well, first the good news: untreated sewage was pumped into our rivers and seas less frequently last year than the year before. Overall, storm overflow spills – when sewage gets released into the environment due to treatment works being overwhelmed – were down 19% in 2022, according to the latest data. But the raw figures…
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3D-printed food to ‘sentient’ chatbots – five Big Ideas Live highlights | Science & Tech News
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From Britain’s role in the space race and the future of warfare, to 3D-printed burgers and robots delivering pretzels, Big Ideas Live certainly ran the gamut when it came to how science and technology is affecting our world. There were opportunities for visitors to try some of the innovations they can welcome into their home,…