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Rare 'Blue Moon' set to light up UK skies
Sophia Herod explains what is meant by the phrase "Blue Moon" - and it doesn't mean the Moon is turning blue. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Env...
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Ospreys hatch fourth and final egg of the season
Webcams show the fourth chick emerging as the mother feeds the other three with fish. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Envir...
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Clean-up of one of Europe's largest illegal dumps 'could begin in 2028'
Environment Minister Andrew Muir says it could take up to five years to complete work on the Mobuoy site. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Record numbers of Dartford warblers at nature site
A survey of heathland birds found a record 97 pairs of Dartford Warblers at RSPB Arne in Dorset. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on Florida launchpad
Footage shows the rocket bursting into a massive ball of fire, engulfing the area around it. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sc...
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Covid era gave Arteta space to revive Arsenal, says Kroenke
Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke says behind-closed-doors football during the Covid-19 pandemic allowed manager Mikel Arteta "space" help revive the "sleepin...
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Inside Nasa's plans for a lunar base
Nasa has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base Newsiline...
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Warnings issued over toxic caterpillars
The oak processionary moth caterpillar can cause breathing difficulties and skin rashes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & En...
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UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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'Abandoned beach litter took us two days to clear'
Tents, towels and children's clothing were among hundreds of items left on a beach, a community group says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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'No timeline or cost' for illegal dump clean-up plan
Politicians say little new information came out of a meeting about the Mobuoy site with Stormont's environment minister. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Riverside land purchased to save it from development
Mid-Suffolk Council hopes to enhance wildlife in the area and improve public access. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Enviro...
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Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Watch: Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base
The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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Fly counters help to spot signs of river pollution
Hundreds of volunteers survey Scotland's watercourses and report any issues of concern quickly. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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River will take decades to recover from 'vandalism'
An ecologist says it'll take a generation for the River Lugg in Herefordshire to recover from damage done by farmer John Price Newsiline summarises this r...
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The misconnected pipes polluting urban rivers
A misconnection happens when wastewater is incorrectly diverted into surface drains. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Enviro...
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Unacceptable bacteria levels at Jersey beaches
Infrastructure and Environment bosses say they believe significant rainfall has caused poor results. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission
The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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A rare ancient rainforest set to come back to life
Ulster Wildlife takes on 100 year restoration project of ancient rainforest. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment an...
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Citizen scientists needed to protect wildlife
Data for animals, such as foxes, will be welcomed by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environme...
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New charter gives River Wye the right to be free from pollution
The Wye has become the first river in the UK to have a charter covering it from source to sea. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Rare coastal grassland restoration completed
Almost £1m is spent successfully restoring magnesian limestone grasslands in County Durham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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First osprey chick of the year hatches
The chick emerged from its egg in a nest at Poole Harbour on Friday at 15:10 BST. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environme...
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Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown
Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket, which landed in a planned fiery explosion on Friday. Newsiline summarises this report...
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SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight
The first attempted launch on Thursday was postponed due to a malfunctioning hydraulic pin in the launch tower. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & E...
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Musk could become world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk's SpaceX has revealed its plans to go public in the US, allowing people to trade shares in the firm on the stock market. Newsiline summarises th...
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Tropical house with thousands of butterflies opens
The new Sussex Butterfly Gardens will be home to thousands of butterflies for people to visit. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Elon Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Glow worms and slime moulds found in Scotland's declining rainforest
A citizen science project is aiming to document species on the Cowal Peninsula for the first time in 50 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing site
River Action says water quality depends on discharges upstream and says check before swimming. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...