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Breathtaking new map of the X-ray Universe
A new Russian-German space observatory produces the most detailed ever all-sky image seen in X-rays.
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Breathtaking new map of the X-ray Universe
A new Russian-German space observatory produces the most detailed ever all-sky image seen in X-rays.

Urban dwellers yearn for the 'Good Life'
Scientists estimate "lost allotments" in the UK could have provided 6% of the population with their "five-a-day" diet.

New evidence of virus risks from wildlife trade
Animals sold in markets and restaurants in Southeast Asia harbour multiple coronaviruses, study shows.

Dark matter hunt yields unexplained signal
The Xenon 1T experiment may have found signs of a previously undetected dark matter particle.

DNA study reveals Ireland's age of 'god-kings'
A genetic survey of ancient remains from Ireland reveals the existence of a Stone Age social elite.

Soap bubbles succeed in fruit tree pollination
Japanese researchers succeed in fertilising pears using pollen carried on a soap bubble.

Giant space chamber installed in Oxfordshire
UK satellite manufacturers will soon have the use of one of the biggest test vessels in Europe.
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Breathtaking new map of the X-ray Universe
A new Russian-German space observatory produces the most detailed ever all-sky image seen in X-rays.

Urban dwellers yearn for the 'Good Life'
Scientists estimate "lost allotments" in the UK could have provided 6% of the population with their "five-a-day" diet.

New evidence of virus risks from wildlife trade
Animals sold in markets and restaurants in Southeast Asia harbour multiple coronaviruses, study shows.

Dark matter hunt yields unexplained signal
The Xenon 1T experiment may have found signs of a previously undetected dark matter particle.

DNA study reveals Ireland's age of 'god-kings'
A genetic survey of ancient remains from Ireland reveals the existence of a Stone Age social elite.

Soap bubbles succeed in fruit tree pollination
Japanese researchers succeed in fertilising pears using pollen carried on a soap bubble.

Giant space chamber installed in Oxfordshire
UK satellite manufacturers will soon have the use of one of the biggest test vessels in Europe.

Urban dwellers yearn for the 'Good Life'
Scientists estimate "lost allotments" in the UK could have provided 6% of the population with their "five-a-day" diet.

New evidence of virus risks from wildlife trade
Animals sold in markets and restaurants in Southeast Asia harbour multiple coronaviruses, study shows.

Dark matter hunt yields unexplained signal
The Xenon 1T experiment may have found signs of a previously undetected dark matter particle.
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The website has all the instruction for visitors to book as well as plenty of advice.

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A zoo which has closed, partly because of the loss of income during the coronavirus lockdown, has found new homes for all its animals.
Living Coasts announced on Monday that it would not be reopening, and that as a last resort it would have to consider euthanising the animals if homes couldn't be found.
Owners Wild Planet Trust said the animals would not be moved immediately as it's a complex process.
They will be rehomed at "specialist facilities" which are part of the "world-wide network of zoos and aquariums".

Dr Kirsten Pullen, director of conservation and education said: “We needed to ensure that their new home is the right habitat, the right social grouping and has the right experienced staff working with them."
"There is a range of legislation we need to comply with – for example, the size of animal carrier we move them in, and what ‘permits’, ‘passports’ and health certificates they need to cross country borders.
"At every step, the wellbeing of our animals is key to a successful transport," she added.
Living Coasts staff will continue to care for the animals until they can be moved.

























