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Science SpaceX launches broadband pathfinders February 23, 2018 SpaceX launched again on Thursday – this time to put a Spanish radar satellite above the Earth. But.. Continue reading
Science Ancient Britons ‘replaced’ by newcomers February 22, 2018 The ancient population of Britain was almost completely replaced by newcomers about 4,500 years ago,.. Continue reading
Science Government loses clean air court case February 21, 2018 Campaigners have won a third High Court victory over the UK government's plans to tackle air po.. Continue reading
Science Tasmanian tiger ‘joeys’ revealed in 3D February 21, 2018 It is a fascinating insight into the biology of an extinct animal. Scientists have scanned all kno.. Continue reading
Science Origins of land plants pushed back in time February 20, 2018 A seminal event in the Earth's history – when plants appeared on land – may have happened 100 m.. Continue reading
Science Should we burn or bury waste plastic? February 20, 2018 Should we burn waste plastic – or bury it? Since China refused last month to accept any more foreig.. Continue reading
Science Ocean plastic tide ‘violates the law’ February 20, 2018 The global tide of ocean plastic pollution is a clear violation of international law, campaigners sa.. Continue reading
Science France to let wolf population grow despite farmers’ fears February 20, 2018 France is to allow the wolf population to grow from about 360 now to 500 by 2023, despite protests f.. Continue reading
Science DNA secrets of how vampire bats became bloodthirsty February 20, 2018 DNA analysis is giving clues to how the vampire bat can survive on blood alone. The bat can drink u.. Continue reading
Science New scanning technique reveals secrets behind great paintings February 17, 2018 Researchers in the US have used a new scanning technique to discover a painting underneath one of Pa.. Continue reading