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How scientists debunked one of conservation’s most influential statistics

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The factoid about biodiversity and Indigenous peoples spread around the world, but scientists say bad data can undermine the very causes it claims to support The statistic seemed to crop up everywhere. Versions were cited at UN negotiations, on protest banners, in 186 peer-reviewed scientific papers – even by the film-maker James Cameron , while promoting his Avatar films. Exact wording varied, b

Sky gazers in UK catch northern lights again – with more to come tonight

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Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England had best views, with sightings as far south as Kent Skies across the UK have been lit up again by the northern lights, with the possibility of another view on Friday night. Also known as aurora borealis, the phenomenon could be seen most clearly in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Thursday night. Fainter sightings were recorded as

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Entire Earth vibrated for nine days after climate-triggered mega-tsunami

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Landslide in Greenland caused unprecedented seismic event that shows impact of global heating, say scientists A landslide and mega-tsunami in Greenland in September 2023, triggered by the climate crisis, caused the entire Earth to vibrate for nine days, a scientific investigation has found. The seismic event was detected by earthquake sensors around the world but was so completely unprecedented t

Astronomy photographer of the year 2024 – winners and finalists

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The winners of Royal Observatory Greenwich’s annual competition have been announced. The images will be on display in the accompanying exhibition, opening at the National Maritime Museum in London on Friday Continue reading...

Use of antidepressants to treat pain in older people must be reviewed, study says

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Six out of 10 aged care residents in Australia are prescribed the drugs, despite weak evidence and side-effects such as dizziness and falls Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast People over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants to treat pain despite weak evidence that the drugs work, potentially exposing them to harm,

Ig Nobel prize goes to team who found mammals can breathe through anuses

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Scientific research on pigeon missiles and dead trout also win at awards for amusing studies with serious implications In a stark demonstration of how award-winning breakthroughs can come from the most unlikely directions, researchers have won an Ig Nobel prize for discovering that mammals can breathe through their anuses. After a series of tests on mice, rats and pigs, Japanese scientists found

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