Stray dogs living in the toxic ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster are suffering from genetic variation and irradiation, a new study has found. Depending on their proximity to the nuclear accident, the report showed that the canines exhibited varying degrees of
A Spanish environmental group is warning that the presence of a British nuclear submarine in Gibraltar could turn into a catastrophe for Andalucia. The HMS Astute nuclear-powered submarine is being repaired on Gibraltar’s shores, prompting fears in Spain. Verdemar-Ecologistas en Acción, an
The vessel capsized 91 metres from the shore after the bow door was left open and seawater flooded the decks. An investigation blamed the poor working practices of ferry owner Townsend-Thoresen. 58 years ago (1965) A golden eagle named Goldie continued to
Belarusian partisans and exiled opposition members reportedly claimed responsibility for damaging the military aircraft in a covert operation aimed at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s A-50 surveillance plane The attack was reportedly carried out by two operatives who used drones and had already
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has warned common vegetables could have to be rationed if the nation’s farmers are not supported through the cost-of-living crisis. President of the NFU, Minette Batters, said that without support for farmers, more products could be affected.
Another gas, hydrogen chloride, released during the burning of vinyl chloride was also released, which can irritate the skin, nose, eyes and throat, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Meanwhile, another substance released – ethylene glycol monobutyl
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has said he wants to give Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham a guaranteed funding pot to be spent freely in the area. The devolution-style fiscal deal would ensure levelling up can be achieved and is ingrained
Stefanos Tsitsipas, the current world No. 4 ranked tennis pro, advanced to the semifinal round of the Australian Open on Tuesday after defeating Jiri Lehecka in their quarterfinal match, but the outcome of that match could have been very different because of
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged to make alternative plans for the UK to access semiconductors as a precaution in case Taiwan is invaded by China. Semiconductors play a vital role in the global economy – they are components used in
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