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Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled
The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology. Source link
Timelapse of Artemis II rollout to launch pad
Nasa’s giant Moon rocket has returned to its launch pad for a second time, ahead of a mission to send astronauts around the Moon. Source link
Antimatter has been transported by road for the first time
CERN is working on building an antimatter delivery service. The project passed a big test by successfully transporting 92 antiprotons around a 4-kilometre loop of road Source link
Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection
The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years. Source link
Surprise sighting of pine marten in Cornwall
Kernow Conservation recorded the creature during routine monitoring, staff say. Source link
Are humans degenerating genetically and getting dumber as a result?
Are we evolving to be more stupid? Humans have a relatively high genetic mutation rate, which has been thought to be driving down our physical and mental fitness – but columnist Michael Le Page finds these mutations aren’t the health risk some make them out to be Source link
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months. Source link
MP raises Heathrow expansion transport concerns
Windsor MP, Jack Rankin says he backs the idea of a western rail link to Heathrow. Source link
UN issues new climate warning as El Niño looms
The Earth’s climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN’s weather agency says. Source link
How an island became ferret free – thanks, in part, to Woody the wonderdog
More than 400 traps were laid across the island in a £4.5m project which featured a specially-trained detection dog called Woody. Source link