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Have we found the 'animal origin' of Covid?
Genetic data released by China three years after it was gathered has provided 'the best evidence' of how the pandemic started, scientists say.
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Have we found the 'animal origin' of Covid?
Genetic data released by China three years after it was gathered has provided 'the best evidence' of how the pandemic started, scientists say.
UK-based OneWeb to complete space internet project
The London firm part-owned by the UK government is on the cusp of completing its broadband system.
Gene-edited food now legal to be sold in England
The law has changed to allow the commercial development and sale of gene-edited food in England.
What is gene-edited food and is it safe to eat?
Gene-edited food can now be developed and sold in England, but not in the rest of the UK.
Climate change pioneer Claude Lorius dies at 91
His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming.
Europe risks being 'a spectator in next space race'
The continent is in danger of missing out on the next big tech boom, an influential panel warns.
3D printed rocket takes to the sky over Florida
The Terran-1 vehicle's developers believe they can be a disruptive force in the space business.
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Have we found the 'animal origin' of Covid?
Genetic data released by China three years after it was gathered has provided 'the best evidence' of how the pandemic started, scientists say.
UK-based OneWeb to complete space internet project
The London firm part-owned by the UK government is on the cusp of completing its broadband system.
Gene-edited food now legal to be sold in England
The law has changed to allow the commercial development and sale of gene-edited food in England.
What is gene-edited food and is it safe to eat?
Gene-edited food can now be developed and sold in England, but not in the rest of the UK.
Climate change pioneer Claude Lorius dies at 91
His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming.
Europe risks being 'a spectator in next space race'
The continent is in danger of missing out on the next big tech boom, an influential panel warns.
3D printed rocket takes to the sky over Florida
The Terran-1 vehicle's developers believe they can be a disruptive force in the space business.
UK-based OneWeb to complete space internet project
The London firm part-owned by the UK government is on the cusp of completing its broadband system.
Gene-edited food now legal to be sold in England
The law has changed to allow the commercial development and sale of gene-edited food in England.
What is gene-edited food and is it safe to eat?
Gene-edited food can now be developed and sold in England, but not in the rest of the UK.
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