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Wildlife trust’s centenary ‘free weekend in nature’

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust is opening its sites for free as part of its 100th birthday celebrations.

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Glass deposit plan ‘could push up prices for consumer’

Wales is the only UK nation planning to include glass in a deposit return scheme from October 2027.

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New Scottish Dark Sky Observatory plans get the green light

The facility in Galloway will replace one which burned down in Ayrshire more than four years ago.

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I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away

I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star […]

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SolTokenLaunch Introduces No Code Platform for Creating Solana SPL Tokens Instantly

SolTokenLaunch has launched a web based platform that enables users to create Solana SPL tokens instantly without coding. The tool […]

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Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.

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Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns

The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

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Six planets on show in celestial ‘parade’

Six planets – Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune – will all be visible in the night sky.

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First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought

Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.

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Earth’s heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK

Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK’s first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

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One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline

Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.

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Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them

The birds moult to protect themselves, but in a warming world, it could be endangering them.

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a1qa recognized on the IAOP® 2026 Global 100 for the seventh year in a row

IAOP® has included a1qa in its Global 100 list, highlighting the company’s sustained progress in international service excellence.

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Scott Porten: A Life Dedicated to Philanthropy, Community, and Compassion

Scott Porten has helped shape Delray Beach through decades of civic leadership and philanthropy. He served as Chairman of the […]

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‘Your balloon releases aren’t going to heaven’

Naomi Spittles refuses to provide balloons for memorial releases and says “it infuriates me”.

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Tantrija Launches Expert Blockchain Consulting Services to Power Web3 Innovation

Tantrija launches expert blockchain consulting services to help startups and enterprises build secure, scalable Web3 solutions from strategy to MVP […]

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Gravity Base Introduces AI-Driven Fraud Detection Solutions to Enhance Business Security

The new fraud detection system uses advanced AI algorithms to help businesses identify and mitigate risks, enhancing overall security and […]

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Nasa astronauts’ moon mission delayed due to rocket issue

The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with […]

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Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced […]

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Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

Nasa sets the launch date following a successful “wet dress rehearsal” of the Artemis II mission.

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Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops

The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.

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Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history

The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia […]

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SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium

A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.

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‘Smiling’ fossil discovered on Holy Island

The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.

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BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday

The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster’s career for his birthday in May.

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‘It’s overwhelming’: Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney beach

One litter picker says he has seen a huge increase in the amount of plastic washing up on Sanday this […]

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Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps

It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

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TechnoScore’s VP Murli Pawar Featured in GoodFirms’ Survey on Trends Shaping App Development in 2026

TechnoScore’s VP, Murli Pawar, shares insights on app development trends in 2026 in a GoodFirms’ survey. He highlights the critical […]

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South Carolina to Host Landmark Digital Economic Freedom Forum on March 2, Uniting Tech and Policy Leaders

The South Carolina Emerging Tech Association will host the South Carolina Digital Economic Freedom Forum on March 2, 2026, at […]

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What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?

The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.

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