Reports and Studies
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Nearly 30 illegal waste ‘super sites’ revealed in new government watchlist
Nearly 30 suspected illegal waste “super sites”, each containing tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish, have been identified in…
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Danes try to tow dead whale from island beach after failed German rescue
Danish environment officials have begun an operation to move the carcass of a humpback whale from an island beach across…
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including gonorrhoea and syphilis have hit record levels in Europe, according to new data. The European…
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Bone is a wonder material. Scientists are defying physics to mimic it for longer-lasting hip replacements
New materials designed by artificial intelligence promise to provide stronger hip replacements and improve how fractures heal. A few years…
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Japan is gripped by mass allergies. A 1950s project is to blame
A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come…
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Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue
Danish environment officials are planning to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from the island of Anholt, as concerns…
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Solar farm given approval despite objections
Plans for a solar farm across 35 hectares of land in Wakefield have been given the go-ahead despite objections. The…
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‘A hidden blood pump’: How chewing more boosts your brain
While it’s widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also boost our brains and even help…
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency…
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World Cup history will be made on this grass
The 2026 World Cup kicks off in just a few weeks. The grass on which the tournament’s 104 matches will…
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