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'Potentially habitable planet' discovered 40 light-years away in breakthrough
Astronomers say they've found the 'nearest, temperate, Earth-size world located to date' which may be habitable to humans in an exciting new breakthrough discovery
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Big cat mystery 'finally solved' as 'leopard' confirmed roaming UK countryside
For decades Brits have reported seeing big cats, including run ins on country roads, or mysterious unexplained animal deaths. But now DNA tests have put the rumours to rest
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Astronomers a step closer to finding alien life after discovering 85 new planets
University boffins studied NASA data to find dozens of new planets similar in size to Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune after searching a sample of 1.4 million stars.
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Expert says Peregrine spacecraft may ‘tumble uncontrollably’ when fuel runs out
The US spacecraft was due to reach the moon by February 23 - but a fuel leak means it now has ‘no chance’ of a successful landing. Instead, it could threaten our communications
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Covid families warn Rishi Sunak he has 'extremely serious questions to answer'
Rishi Sunak will appear at the Covid inquiry on Monday - and is expected to be given a grilling on Eat Out To Help out, his missing WhatsApps and Partygate
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People are mind-blown to discover that baked beans aren't grown in the UK
Although a staple item of the full English breakfast, many Brits have only just learned that baked beans aren't entirely British - as the bean used in them aren't traditionally grown in the UK
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Best time to see Draconid meteor shower light up skies this weekend
Here's what you need to know about the celestial spectacle, also known as Giacobinids, which will take place this weekend from Friday and into early next week until Tuesday.
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'UK's best car park' chosen by 'Britain's dullest man' after two-year search
The University of Warwick's Kirby Corner, in Coventry, has been awarded the accolade of "Car Park of the Year" by Kevin Beresford
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Baked beans could be grown in Britain for first time after scientists' discovery
Thousands of tonnes of dried haricot beans are imported to the UK each week by the major brands - but all that could change with new hope for growers
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'Plant-based burgers and sausages could cut your risk of a heart attack'
Dr Miriam Stoppard looks at exciting research coming out of Warwick University that shows certain meat alternatives made from processed soy, wheat, peanut or pea protein could cut your cholesterol
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Lyrid meteor shower to light up the sky tonight - with 18 shooting stars an hour
Meteor showers, or shooting stars, are caused when pieces of debris, known as meteorites, enter Earth's atmosphere at speeds of around 43 miles per second, burning up and causing streaks of light
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'Game changer' weight loss drug beloved by celebrities to be available on NHS
Thousands are expected to be offered the appetite suppressant Wegovy on prescription after the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence gave the NHS the green light for it to be used