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Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers
The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks. Source link
UK heatwave hits two-week mark
It is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days. Source link
First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere. Source link
Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study. Source link
Too hot to fly: the airports at risk from climate change
Simon King looks at the threats posed to airline operations by hotter weather and rising sea levels. Source link
What type of procrastinator are you – and how to fix it now (not later)
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it’s not always bad. Source link
'Cheeky' pigs restore heathland on island reserve
The Mangalitsa-cross pigs on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour will eventually grow to about 180kg. Source link
River work to help critically endangered eels
West Cumbria Rivers Trust says eel numbers have fallen by 90% in the last 30 years. Source link
Curlew chicks released to boost species numbers
Curlew Country is hoping to improve the birds’ chances by making sure they get the best start. Source link
Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment. Source link