Where are the UK’s Moon Trees? Experts hunt for space saplings
It is thought that there are around 15 trees in the UK whose seeds were flown around the Moon during Nasa’s lunar mission in 1971.
Viral News|Apr 20, 2021
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Rediscovered wild coffee species could help climate-proof drink’s future – study
Coffea stenophylla from West Africa has a flavour like that of high-end Arabica but grows at warmer temperatures.
UK News|Apr 19, 2021
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Parts of UK saw warmest March days on record, says Met Office
Locations across southern England enjoyed a particularly balmy end to the month.
UK News|Apr 1, 2021
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UK to be hotter than Marbella with ‘chance’ of hitting record March temperature
The nation’s hottest ever March temperature of 25.6C (78F), was recorded in 1968 at Mepal in Cambridgeshire.
UK News|Mar 31, 2021
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UK could see hottest March day on record as temperatures forecast to soar
The mercury hit 24.5C (76.1F) in London on Tuesday – the warmest March day in 53 years.
UK News|Mar 30, 2021
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Keeping museums and galleries closed when shops reopen is ‘extraordinary’
A tourism industry leader made the comment as he revealed major attractions suffered a 70% decline in visitor numbers last year due to the pandemic.
UK News|Mar 30, 2021
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UK records hottest March day in 53 years as mercury hits 24.5C
Met Office forecaster Alex Burkill said it was a ‘possibility’ that the March record could be broken on Wednesday.
UK News|Mar 30, 2021
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Temperatures rocket from minus 1.6C to 19C in less than four hours
The mercury is expected to hit 23C in parts of England on Tuesday.
UK News|Mar 30, 2021
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In Pictures: Sun-seekers enjoy sizzling spring weather
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged those heading out to ‘proceed with caution’ as England’s lockdown restrictions ease.
Viral News|Mar 30, 2021
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Charity responsible for Tower of London settles racial discrimination claims
Four of the Historic Royal Palaces’ trustees are appointed by the Queen.
UK News|Mar 17, 2021
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Britain basks in beautiful sunshine as winter draws to a close
Temperatures have hit the mid-teens as people get out to enjoy the fine weather.
UK News|Feb 27, 2021
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Rare Moonflower cactus blooms for ‘first time in UK’
Experts at Cambridge University’s Botanic Garden kept a night watch throughout the week for the flowering of Selenicereus wittii.
UK News|Feb 20, 2021
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Charles sets youngsters a half-term nature challenge
The project will run from Monday to Saturday and involve six of the prince’s patronages.
UK News|Feb 13, 2021
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Discovery of South African variant in Southport caused ‘shock and concern’
Mobile testing units have been set up with deliveries of home testing kits due to begin to try to trace any more cases of the variant.
UK News|Feb 3, 2021
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Scientists urge ‘right tree in right place’ approach to restoring forests
Tree planting is seen as key to tackling climate change, but poorly planned and executed schemes can harm the environment, say experts.
UK News|Jan 26, 2021
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