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'Fascinating' rare beetle found in Wales again after 60 years
It was feared The Short-Necked Oil Beetle had become extinct in Wales after recent surveys.
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The decision to bar Andreas Malm from entering the UK is farcical and chilling
Letter: Dr Ahmad Elabbar reflects on what such a decision means for academics who are working on today’s most difficult and urgent topics
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The Guardian view on listening to people with learning disabilities: a matter of life and death | Editorial
The Covid pandemic shed an unforgiving light on health and social care inequalities. The lessons have yet to be absorbed The fear that so many felt as the death toll rose during the Covid pandemic was magnified for Fiona Walker. “I know from experience they wouldn’t have valued my life,” she says, in a new report on the treatment of people with learning disabilities during the crisis. The 1.5 million people in the UK with learning disabilities, and their families, had reason for concern. Death rates in England were four to six times higher than average for people with learning disabilities. As
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Aquarium shark that helped 'dispel myths' dies
Staff at Plymouth's aquarium pay tribute to a sand tiger shark believed to be almost 30 years old.
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Rhino siblings celebrate first birthday with cake
Markus and Mo weighed about 70kg (11st) at birth, and now weigh about 500kg (78st) each.
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Oil tank vandalism results in waterfowl park 'nightmare'
The popular attraction in County Down has been forced to close while efforts continue to remove oil from the pond.
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'Rok' solid recognition for Slovenian space scientist
Two men from the Armagh Planetarium and Observatory have had asteroids named in their honour in recognition of their work.
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International
‘The term is becoming unrecognisable’: have the experts who believed in a single autism spectrum changed their minds?
There has been a steep rise in the number of people labelled autistic over the last 20 years. Is that down to greater understanding – or overdiagnosis?
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How to improve your memory: 10 easy, enjoyable expert tips – from reading a book to getting more sleep
Relying on technology can make us forgetful, but there are some simple ways to sharpen your recall. Memory experts describe the tricks and habits that can help
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Bute House protested by environmental campaigners
A Halloween-themed protest against fossil fuels has targeted the first minister's residence in Edinburgh.
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Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them back
Oyster reefs once abounded in the Chesapeake, but overharvesting slashed their populations, leading to poorer water quality and less habitat for other species. Now, researchers and local residents are finding creative ways to bring their numbers back up.
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Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.
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