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Red Sea amazing corals threatened by mystery sea urchin deaths

Shawdesh desk; The Red Sea’s spectacular coral reefs face a new threat, marine biologists warn — the mass death of sea urchins that may be caused by a mystery disease.

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Recycling plastic not enough, UN environment chief warns

Shawdesh desk: With the production of plastic on the rise worldwide and creating ever more pollution, the United Nations environment chief warned that humanity cannot just recycle its way out

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Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge

Shawdesh desk: The family of a US man who drowned after driving off a collapsed bridge are claiming that he died because Google failed to update its maps. Philip Paxson’s

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YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income

Shawdesh desk: YouTube has suspended Russell Brand’s channels from making money from adverts for “violating” its “creator responsibility policy”. The video platform said it was taking action “to protect” its

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Major UK methane greenhouse gas leak spotted from space

Shawdesh desk: A major leak in the UK of the extremely potent greenhouse gas methane has been spotted from space for the first time. Its detection by satellite raises hopes

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Four astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX capsule to wrap up 6-month station mission

Shawdesh desk: Four astronauts returned to Earth on early Monday after a six-month stay at the International Space Station. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Atlantic off the Florida coast.

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Common Sleeping Pill May Reduce Build-Up of Alzheimer’s Proteins, Study Finds

Shawdesh desk: There’s still so much we don’t know about Alzheimer’s disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring with gusto. In

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India launches solar observation probe

Shawdesh Desk: The latest mission in India’s ambitious space programme blasted off on Saturday on a voyage towards the centre of the solar system, a week after the country’s successful

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