After three failed attempts, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson successfully gained the support of parliament for his proposed December 12th general election. In all previous votes Labour had refused to support the election, despite having consistently asked for one following Johnson’s election, due to the threat of a no deal Brexit. However, following the EU’s…
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What’s new in science – 12th January
Researchers have identified “runaway stars” in the Milky Way. Tim Peake set for first spacewalk by a British astronaut. December 2015 was the warmest December since records began in 1910. Seventh row of the periodic table completed with four new elements. Nearby galaxy black hole caught “burping gas”. Scientists discover high dosages of Vitamin D…
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What’s new in science – 1st December
A study shows that one poor night of sleep has same effect on blood sugar as eating a high-fat diet for six months. Plastic rubbish travels to Arctic waters posing threats to wildlife in the area. “100,000 birds are annually”, poisoned by lead. US scientists reveal spiders can be identified by the DNA left on…
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