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New Forest wildfire restoration work begins
Work begins to restore nature to part of the New Forest destroyed by a summer wildfire.
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One of the year's most prolific meteor showers visible in the night sky throughout November
The Leonid meteor shower, known for its bright and fast meteors continues through November.
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International
Regulation or bubble? What's behind the fall of technology companies after the midterms in the US?
The victory of the Democrats in the midterm elections in the United States caused a wave of sales in the technology sector, which led the Nasdaq to fall more than 5.5% in its worst day since…
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Want to have a better chat? Scientists say the secret is ‘pink noise’
The most enjoyable conversations strike a balance between exploring a topic and pulling in fresh ideas, study finds As an early stab at rules for conversation, Cicero did a fine job: watch your tone, never look bored, never lose your temper and never ramble on, particularly about yourself, he advised. Now scientists have followed in the great orator’s footsteps and discovered a telltale signature of an enjoyable chinwag. The secret of a mutually satisfying exchange is a healthy dose of pink noise, they say. Continue reading...
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How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods
Rising global temperatures mean extreme weather events are becoming more common and more intense.
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A really simple guide to climate change
Human activities are causing the world to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.
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What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter?
The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.
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What is net zero and is the UK on track to achieve it?
Reaching net zero carbon emissions worldwide is essential to limit global warming, UN scientists say.
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Turkey to push for 'electrification' drive at COP31 as climate threats mount
COP31 host Turkey is set to push for a "electrification" drive to help meet global elergy demand as the UN climate conference kicks off in Antalya on Monday. The annual summit takes place this year under…
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The collapse of the technology sector after the midterms shakes world markets
Asian stock markets report losses not seen since the COVID pandemic, while in Europe the main markets fell more than 1% this Friday, a day after stocks...
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If Dune is this generation’s Star Wars, we are all in big trouble
According to Florence Pugh, Denis Villeneuve’s stunningly strange and breathtaking universe is the equivalent to George Lucas’ heroic space opera. Let’s hope not
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Wales scraps controversial Uganda tree-planting scheme
The Welsh government has given more than £4m to the scheme since 2015, but will end it due to budget pressures.
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