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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to th...
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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases. Newsiline s...
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Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Hea...
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Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to t...
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Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather". Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the ori...
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How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links readers to the original pub...
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Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links reader...
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...
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Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced. Newsil...
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Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Envi...
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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly. Newsiline summarises...
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How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye Newsiline summarises this report f...
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'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'
Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans. Newsiline...
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Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and lin...
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links reader...
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Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Env...