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BBCWarning climate change impacting on avalanche risk
Forecasters said a likely effect in Scotland was avalanches occurring in tighter periods of time.
BBCHalley station: UK polar base secure after big iceberg breakaway
Antarctica's Halley station remains stable following the nearby calving of a city-sized ice block.
BBCSurgeon's remains found in lead coffin at Leicester Cathedral
The remains belong to a man praised for his "ability and tenderness in the treatment of patients".
BBCSomerset Levels: Ending thousands of years of peat extraction
Companies could be paid to stop removing peat, which campaigners say stores huge amounts of carbon.
BBCAsteroid 2023 BU: Space rock passes closer than some satellites
About the size of a bus, the space rock whipped over the southern tip of South America.
BBCEgypt archaeology: Gold-covered mummy among latest discoveries
The mummy was found inside a sarcophagus that has remained unopened for 4,300 years.
NBC NewsPandemic-era stigma cost Asian restaurants $7.4B in lost revenue, new study finds
Stigma against Chinese cuisine in the first year of the pandemic cost Asian restaurants in the United States an estimated $7.4 billion in lost revenue in 2020, a recent study found.
Business InsiderA 23-year-old woman was throwing up uncontrollably for two years — until doctors discovered she had a mysterious cannabis-related syndrome
The 23-year-old patient said she had been using cannabis for several years, and that the only thing that soothed her nausea was a hot bath.
Associated PressNASA marks 20 years since space shuttle Columbia disaster
NASA marked the 20th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia tragedy with somber ceremonies and remembrances during its annual tribute to fallen astronauts on Thursday. More than 100 people gathered under a gray sky at Kennedy Space Center to remember not only Columbia’s crew of seven, but the 18 other astronauts killed in the line of duty. NASA’s two shuttle accidents account for more than half of the names carved into the black granite of the Space Mirror Memorial; plane crashes are to blame for the rest.
CBS NewsWhy San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Business InsiderYou can now have your body composted after death in New York. Here's how it works and why it's greener.
The process turns dead bodies into fertilizer over 30 days. We asked Recompose, a composting funeral service, why it's better for the environment.
CBS NewsArchaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
BBCWhale sightings could indicate a population increase, expert says
An expert says regular whale sightings off the Cornish coast could be a sign of population increase.
BBCCause of crab deaths off North East coast 'may never be known'
Environment minister Mark Spencer says the reason "is very difficult sometimes to identify".
NBC NewsTornado Alley is creeping into new territory
Tornado outbreaks in Texas and Louisiana add to changes that experts have been observing in recent years — namely, that where and when tornadoes occur has begun to shift.
CBS NewsGolden secret found in mouth of "controversial" socialite who died in 1619
Anne d'Alegre's teeth "shows that she went through a lot of stress," the researcher said, adding she hopes that the research "goes a little way towards rehabilitating her."
Business InsiderA cosmetic dermatologist says he's seeing 'Ozempic face,' or gaunt cheeks from taking the buzzy weight loss drug
What the heck is 'Ozempic face?' A celebrity cosmetic dermatologist explains what you need to know about a condition popping up in response to semaglutide-aided weight loss. .
Associated PressEgypt unveils tombs and sarcophagus in new excavation
Egypt on Thursday unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries, including two ancient tombs, at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital Cairo. The artefacts, unearthed during a year-long excavation, were found beneath an ancient stone enclosure near the Saqqara pyramids and date back to the fifth and sixth dynasties of the Old Kingdom, spanning from roughly 2500 B.C to 2100 B.C., the excavation team said. Other major findings from the excavation include statues, amulets, and a well-preserved sarcophagus.
BBCGreen claims on household basics investigated
The competition watchdog is concerned shoppers are being "misled" about goods claiming to be green.
BBCHard hat recycling will help cut landfill waste, Cadent says
Cadent intends to turn discarded PPE into products that insulate homes to try limit landfill waste.
BBCChester Zoo: Rare tree kangaroo emerges from mum's pouch
The joey, the first of its kind to be born at Chester Zoo, has been developing in the pouch since July.
BBCBristol waste collection and recycling charges set to rise
A rise in garden waste subscriptions and wheelie bin replacement fees is being planned in Bristol.
BBCSeagrass restoration trials begin in Cornwall
The first round of seeds have been planted in the River Fal estuary.
Business InsiderNASA spotted a rock formation on Mars that looks just like a giant bear face
A volcano or mudslide likely caused the rock formation. It's the latest in a string of amusing images spotted by NASA spacecraft on Mars.
Business InsiderScience has finally cracked the mystery of why so many people believe in conspiracy theories
Fall for conspiracy theories isn't driven by ignorance, or isolation, or insanity. It's something far more common — and way, way scarier.
“Streaming is beginning to look an awful lot like the old-fashioned analogue TV it was supposed to replace.”
“Streaming isn’t going away … You’re still going to have a lot of choice for a long time.”
“In the future, [streaming] likely will cost more, have a little less library content and cancel more shows more quickly.”
“Streaming is still a game of content … It’s not a matter of who’s spending more, it’s who’s spending smartly.”
“Streamers are retreating from any sort of creative risk in favor of humdrum, lowest-common-denominator shows.”
