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Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue

Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.

'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species in Peru

A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru.

Moon may be much older than thought because of 'remelting' surface

The moon may be much older than previously thought, according to a new study.

Stonehenge's purpose may have been to unify ancient Britain after scientists make discovery about stones'…

Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain - long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested.

President Joe Biden sets new US climate target just weeks before Donald Trump takes office

President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January.

When is winter solstice and the shortest day of the year?

Fed up with it getting dark at 4pm? Well after Saturday, the days will start to get a little longer.

Toothy toadstools and ghost palms among new species named by Royal Botanic Gardens in 2024

Dozens of newly discovered plants and fungi have been named for the first time in 2024 by scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew.

Illegal casinos targeting children shut down 'permanently' following Sky News investigation

Two illegal casinos that allowed children to gamble using their Roblox logins have shut down after a Sky News investigation. 

Air pollution now linked to hospital admissions for mental health, study finds

New research has identified a link between air pollution and an increased risk of hospital admissions for mental illnesses.

Why coal is being burned more than ever as demand in China and India soars despite carbon emissions…

The world is set to use more coal than ever before, this year, because of high demand in Asia and despite the warnings over the harm that burning fossil…

'Hiccupping' stars documented by researchers for the first time

A giant "hiccupping" star in the last stages of its life before exploding has been documented for the first time by researchers.

Private mission to moon to pave way for humanity's return to lunar surface

A private mission to the moon will launch next month to pave the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface.

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson freed from custody and will not face extradition to Japan

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson - who featured on the television show Whale Wars - has been freed from custody in Greenland and will not face extradition…

More homes in England at risk of flooding than previously thought, as report reveals threat to 6.3 million…

Thousands more homes in England are at risk of flooding than previously thought, new analysis by the Environment Agency (EA) has revealed.

Government and the water regulator Ofwat broke law on sewage, says watchdog

The government and the water regulator broke the law by allowing sewage to be discharged outside of "exceptional circumstances", according to the green…

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