Reports and Studies
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Ghana’s batmen hunting for pandemic clues
Bats are essential to the world’s ecosystems, but they are known carriers of several viruses. Humans are increasingly encroaching upon…
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Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy
Controversial proposals to allow deep-sea mining will be centre-stage at global talks in Jamaica from Monday. It comes after a…
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Smartwatches may provide early Parkinson’s diagnosis
Smartwatches might help diagnose Parkinson’s disease up to seven years ahead of symptoms, a study suggests. The UK Dementia Research…
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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut
It is hot. Very hot. And we are only a few weeks into summer. Texas and part of the south-west…
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Climate change: Shipping agrees net-zero goal but critics chide deal
The global shipping industry has agreed to reduce planet warming gases to net-zero “by or around 2050”, but critics say…
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World records hottest day for third time in a week
The world’s average temperature has reached a new high for the third time in a week, unofficial records show. Data…
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Sweden charges Greta Thunberg for blockading oil port
Climate activist Greta Thunberg will appear in court in July charged with “disobeying the police” during a protest, Swedish prosecutors…
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Horizon research deal with EU awaits Sunak’s signature
A deal for the UK’s association with the EU’s €100bn (£85bn) Horizon research and innovation programme has been negotiated. The…
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High-status ancient Spanish tomb held ‘Ivory Lady’
The highest status individual in ancient Iberian copper age society was a woman, not a man as previously believed, according…
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Europe’s Ariane-5 rocket completes final launch
The Ariane-5, Europe’s heavy-lift rocket, has flown its final mission. The vehicle, which has underpinned the continent’s access to space…
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