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Eclipse a 'once or twice in a lifetime' event
A Guernsey astronomer says people will have to wait until 2081 for the next total eclipse. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Farm to become 'beacon of hope' nature reserve
Avon Wildlife Trust says it will transform the 44-acre farm into a haven for birds, bats and newts. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions....
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Peat burning underground sparks heathland fire
The small fire on Tuesday comes nearly two weeks after the heathland fire that burned for five days. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force
The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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SpaceX's first-ever earnings show a loss and huge spending
Elon Musk's company has struggled to maintain investor enthusiasm that greeted its stock market debut. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sc...
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Huge wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office
Eilish Rothney says the nest, which has engulfed her ring binders, is about 1m (3.2ft) tall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Death of swan family leaves residents 'devastated'
The council says there is blue-green algae on the lake which can be damaging for wildlife. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Young white-tailed eagles released on Exmoor
Up to 20 additional young birds will be released over the next three years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and...
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Curlew revival continues at nature reserve
Birds from previous releases pair up and return to nest at the site on the Isle of Sheppey. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study
Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn. Newsiline summaris...
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Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers
Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Beaver dams 'helping boost drought resilience'
Research shows beavers are create more wetland areas since being reintroduced to the wild. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Injured peregrine reunion 'brought tears to eyes'
The bird of prey was found injured on the ground but was nursed back to health over a month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
The Environment Agency believes the fish were killed as a result of the heat and drain water. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &am...
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Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Free diver, 21, wants to 'give back' to the ocean that has helped him
Iesetyn Morgan regularly free dives and shares the footage of marine life on social media. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Should you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea is
From beach ratings to apps and flags, we take a look at how swimmers can check water quality. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &am...
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Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Pine marten babies born on Exmoor for first time in 100 years
Nine females and 10 males were introduced to the area by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project last year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations
A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &am...
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Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999
The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links reade...
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'Upsetting' that camp fire likely led to rare habitat blaze
The area's National Trust countryside manager says nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals and amphibians will have died. Newsiline summarises this report...
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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car
Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July. Newsiline summ...
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Vow to tackle city problem of nitrous oxide misuse
The city agrees to crack down on the Class C drug with public education and enforcement measures. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected to have killed 15 elephants in Kenya
Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Bagpipes - the first defence against alien invaders?
Oxfordshire piper's tunes could soon make it to the moon under the plans of an space entrepreneur. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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Stunning photos capture July's Buck Moon over the UK
Skygazers captured brilliant photos of July's full Moon as it rose over the UK on Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Butterflies thrive in micro-reserve garden
Typical gardens would only have between five and 10 different species of butterfly. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environ...
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Birth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign'
Pine marten babies have been born on Exmoor for the first time in a century, new footage shows. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Can a heatwave cause trees to fall?
Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links readers to the...
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Buck Moon lights up Devon and Cornwall skies
The July full moon is expected to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links rea...