In Bolivia's hills,
A spotted cat, unique found—
Only one survives.
A spotted cat, unique found—
Only one survives.
A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.
Category: Science
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Repeat offender fined for searching for gold in protected river
Wright panned for gold,
In Wales' protected stream—
Fines for the old hand.Brian Wright, 68, from Henley-upon-Thames, was caught gold panning on a protected river in north Wales.
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Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
Stanford's lab shines,
Mice with human cells connect,
Brains blend, boundaries blur.Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.
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UK could ‘unlock’ 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses
UK firms eye more wells,
Unlocking gas, oil projects,
Half needs met at home.The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.
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Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
Heathrow's runway plan,
Advisers warn: pay for green—
No flight without costs.The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
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Will El Niño bring winter snow to the UK?
El Niño whispers,
Will winter cloak the UK?
Snow’s forecast teeters.Will El Niño bring winter snow to the UK? Matt Taylor looks ahead to the autumn and winter months.
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What weapon could the US have put into space?
US eyes the stars,
Weapons float in orbit's grasp,
Warriors unseen.The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.
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US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
EPA lifts limits,
Coal and gas plants breathe once more—
Savings for the U.S.The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
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Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Runners flee the flood,
Cars submerged in New York's streets—
Rescues echo loud.Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
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The Himalayas are melting faster – and India’s economy is ‘at risk’
Himalayas weep fast,
India's glaciers retreat,
Economy at risk.A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.