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'Smiling' fossil discovered on Holy Island

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:07
The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.
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Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:54
Plaid Cymru says renewable energy projects would have to hand over stakes of up to 25% to local communities.
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BBC Inside Science

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 00:00
What would it really take to build a city on the moon?
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Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:26
It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.
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Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 12:50
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
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What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:05
The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.
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The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:01
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
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MPs fear data centre boom could derail Miliband's net zero plans

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 23:34
A senior Labour MP says emission from data centres "have been highlighted as a key area of concern".
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Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 10:13
Oxfordshire fire and rescue service says releasing its waste site report could put safety at risk.
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Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:59
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
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Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:59
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
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Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:59
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
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More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:19
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
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Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 16:00
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
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Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 16:00
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
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BBC Inside Science

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
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UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 15:00
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
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UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 03:06
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
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UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 03:06
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
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Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 17:24
Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
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