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Remains of ‘remarkably well preserved’ baby mammoth unveiled by scientists | Science, Climate & Tech News
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The preserved remains of a juvenile mammoth are being studied by scientists after it was discovered in thawing permafrost after more than 50,000 years. The creature was recovered from the Batagaika crater in Russia, a huge depression more than 80m (260ft) deep which is widening as a result of climate change. The carcass, weighing more…
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‘Blob-headed’ fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species in Peru | Science, Climate & Tech News
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A “blob-headed” fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. Scientists also encountered a new species of dwarf squirrel, salamander and short-tailed fruit bat during their expedition to the remote forest of Alto Mayo, according to the findings published by Conservation…
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Air pollution now linked to hospital admissions for mental health, study finds | Science, Climate & Tech News
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New research has identified a link between air pollution and an increased risk of hospital admissions for mental illnesses. Previous studies tended to focus more on physical health, and on deaths rather than hospital admissions, the researchers said. Now scientists from St Andrews University have found someone exposed to air pollution over a long period…
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Stonehenge’s purpose may have been to unify ancient Britain after scientists make discovery about stones’ origins | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain – long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested. Geological analysis has revealed the stones were brought to Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire from the far north, west and south of the island nearly 5,000 years ago. The effort to transport…
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Why coal is being burned more than ever as demand in China and India soars despite carbon emissions warnings | Science, Climate & Tech News
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The world is set to use more coal than ever before, this year, because of high demand in Asia and despite the warnings over the harm that burning fossil fuels does to the planet, a report has said. Global demand for the fossil fuel is expected to hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024,…
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Illegal casinos targeting children shut down ‘permanently’ following Sky News investigation | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Two illegal casinos that allowed children to gamble using their Roblox logins have shut down after a Sky News investigation. Bloxmoon and RBLXWild “permanently ceased operations” on Tuesday. “We will always take action against illegal gambling sites, and are pleased these sites have ceased operations,” said Andrew Rhodes, chief executive of the UK gambling regulator,…
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President Joe Biden sets new US climate target just weeks before Donald Trump takes office | Science, Climate & Tech News
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President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January. Today the outgoing president has unveiled a new goal to slash US emissions of greenhouse gases by 61% from 2005 levels by 2035. The 10-year plan should generate “more good-paying jobs, more affordable energy,…
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Toothy toadstools and ghost palms among new species named by Royal Botanic Gardens in 2024 | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Dozens of newly discovered plants and fungi have been named for the first time in 2024 by scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. Toothy toadstools from the UK and climbers from tropical Asia are among a list of 149 plants and 23 fungi discovered across the world. Among the species, scientists highlighted a…
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Moon may be much older than thought because of ‘remelting’ surface | Science, Climate & Tech News
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The moon may be much older than previously thought, according to a new study. Planetary scientists believe the moon’s surface may have “remelted” around 4.35 billion years ago, masking much older lunar features beneath. The moon is thought to have formed when Earth collided with a Mars-sized protoplanet, a rock in the early stages of…
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Private mission to moon to pave way for humanity’s return to lunar surface | Science, Climate & Tech News
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A private mission to the moon will launch next month to pave the way for humanity’s return to the lunar surface. Ghost Riders in the Sky – the mission name chosen by US start-up Firefly Aerospace – will target a landing in the Sea of Crisis, a dark patch the size of Britain on the…