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Shroud of Turin: Medieval bas-relief hypothesis challenged on scientific grounds
The journal Archaeometry, which had in the past featured a hypothesis of Brazilian researcher Moraes regarding the origin…
Growing fruits on desert lands? Inside China’s decades-long fight against desertification
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Britain is falling behind in the European space race
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Border Force launches operation targeting illegal foreign fishing off Queensland coast
Authorities are launching a multi-agency operation to target foreign fishing boats illegally entering Australian waters in north Queensland…
Space: The Final Frontier for Standards
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Panda bin charges up 6% with other waste companies expected to follow
An average 6% increase in bin charges for Panda Recycling customers means other companies are likely to announce…
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NASA has set its sights on sending astronauts to Mars sooner than most people realize. The ambitious plans…
Astronaut snaps salty, pink Valentine’s Day ‘heart’ shining in Argentina — Earth from space
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More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
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