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Trump welcomes reports Andy Burnham could open up North Sea oil drilling

Trump welcomes reports Andy Burnham could open up North Sea oil drilling

US President Donald Trump has said people in the Scottish city of Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The incoming UK prime minister, dubbed the…

How seagrass survives in low light could help future crops

How seagrass survives in low light could help future crops

Scientists have discovered how the Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanicahas adapted its photosynthetic system to survive in the dim, blue-green light of the seabed. The plant captures more light while moving energy more efficiently by…

Wildfire scorches 12,000 hectares north of Madrid, say Spanish authorities

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Wildfire scorches 12,000 hectares north of Madrid, say Spanish authorities

A wildfire raging 100 kilometres north of Madrid has spread, burning more than 12,000 hectares and forcing several hundred people to evacuate, local authorities announced on Sunday.

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Residents kept reporting Dolphins. Underwater microphones revealed their visits

Residents kept reporting Dolphins. Underwater microphones revealed their visits

Scientists from Kyoto University used underwater microphones to monitor dolphins in two bays along Japan's Sea of Japan coast. They found dolphin sounds only about once every 10 days, suggesting the animals visit these waters occasionally…

Third marine heatwave sends sea temperatures soaring

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Third marine heatwave sends sea temperatures soaring

Sea temperatures around Portugal are set to climb above 20ºC across almost the entire mainland coastline this week as the country experiences its third marine heatwave in just two weeks, The post Third marine heatwave sends sea…

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Spain: Emergency crews battle wildfire north of Madrid

More than 25 firefighting planes have been deployed to battle the blaze in central Spain, which has been raging for three days.

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Florida roadsides may become 10,200-acre corridor for monarch butterflies

Florida roadsides may become 10,200-acre corridor for monarch butterflies

Scientists and transport officials in Florida have planted 15,000 milkweed plants along roadsides to help monarch butterflies survive and reproduce. Milkweed is the only plant on which monarchs lay their eggs, making it essential for their…

N.S. says Eastern Shore wildfire now being held, residents can return home

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N.S. says Eastern Shore wildfire now being held, residents can return home

A wildfire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore is now listed as being held, but ground crews will continue the containment efforts throughout the day. Residents evacuated on Thursday are now allowed to return to their homes.

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Scientists discover a ‘third cell’ that helps regrow hair

Scientists discover a ‘third cell’ that helps regrow hair

In a groundbreaking development, Japanese researchers have unveiled a pivotal third cell integral to the regeneration of hair follicles. This finding holds the potential to reverse conditions like baldness and thinning hair by…

Fewer opportunities, less passion, no clue? How the US’ China expertise is fading

Fewer opportunities, less passion, no clue? How the US’ China expertise is fading

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from…

Koalas nearly vanished before humans reached Australia, DNA suggests

Koalas nearly vanished before humans reached Australia, DNA suggests

Approximately 100,000 years ago, koalas faced near extinction due to brutal ice ages. A recent genetic study triumphantly highlights that this crisis occurred well before humans populated Australia. By examining koala genomes, scientists…

China plans to hit an asteroid with a Mach 26 projectile in planet defence test

China plans to hit an asteroid with a Mach 26 projectile in planet defence test

China’s first planetary defence mission appears to be far more ambitious than Nasa’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (Dart), according to a new paper outlining its plan to slam a spacecraft into an asteroid before 2030. Unlike Dart, a…