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The COP30 climate simulation negotiation brought pupils from 28 schools to Belfast Castle. Source link

Being born with two X chromosomes brings a host of health benefits, and recognising this could lead to personalised medical treatments for men and wome Source link

In February, the James Webb Space Telescope will briefly be able to observe asteroid 2024 YR4, which currently has a 4 per cent chance of hitting the moon in 2032. Depending on what it sees, the odds of collision could drastically increase Source link

The plan follows up on a manifesto promise to work towards the phasing out the practice. Source link

The world must “defeat” climate denialism and fake news, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva tells UN climate summit. Source link

We admire grit and perseverance, but surprising research suggests that giving up on ambitions in the right way can actually improve our physical and mental health Source link

Several large tech firms that are active in AI have set goals to hit net zero by 2030, but a new forecast of the energy and water required to run large data centres shows they’re unlikely to meet those targets Source link

The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today. Source link

A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks. Source link

As one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, James Watson pioneered the field of genetics and left behind a complicated legacy Source link