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Seeking the 'plastic score' of the food on our plates
Microplastics are everywhere, but how worried should we be? Scientists are on a mission to find out more.
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Seeking the 'plastic score' of the food on our plates
Microplastics are everywhere, but how worried should we be? Scientists are on a mission to find out more.
'Only big changes' will tackle climate change
The experts tell us that small, easy changes alone will not be enough to combat climate change.
First person to walk in space dies aged 85
Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov floated above the Earth for 12 minutes in 1965.
Badger culls have varying impacts on cattle TB
The UK government policy sees cattle TB incidence fall in two badger cull areas but rise in a third.
Centre saves 50th seal trapped in rubbish
The "necklace" injuries, many caused by discarded plastic waste, are becoming more common, says the RSPCA.
Europe eyes improved 'space weather' resilience
The Sun's outbursts can disrupt technology on Earth, and Europe needs better protection.
How Ibiza's party scene is tackling plastic pollution
Hundreds of thousands of Brits travel to Ibiza each summer, but what happens to their waste when they leave?
'Only big changes' will tackle climate change
The experts tell us that small, easy changes alone will not be enough to combat climate change.
First person to walk in space dies aged 85
Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov floated above the Earth for 12 minutes in 1965.
Badger culls have varying impacts on cattle TB
The UK government policy sees cattle TB incidence fall in two badger cull areas but rise in a third.
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