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Scientists Map DNA of Endangered Barbary Macaque in World First

Researchers have mapped the complete DNA of Crinkle, a Barbary macaque at Trentham Monkey Forest, marking a world first that aids conservation efforts against poaching and illegal trade.

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Join Citizen Science Project to Collect and Study Space Dust in Plymouth

The University of Plymouth invites residents to join a citizen science project to collect and study tiny micrometeorites from space, offering insights into planetary formation and Earth's history.

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Mobile Planetarium Brings the Night Sky Experience to Hull

Planetarium Go UK has opened a mobile planetarium in Hull's Queen Victoria Square until 26 April, offering immersive astronomy experiences to engage communities and inspire scientific curiosity.

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Goonhilly Station Receives First Signal from NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission

Scientists at Cornwall's Goonhilly Earth Station received their first signal from NASA's Artemis II Moon mission, marking a key step in supporting future lunar exploration.

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Human Urine Fertiliser to Grow New Native British Forest in Wales

Bristol start-up NPK Recovery transforms human urine into fertiliser to grow native British trees in Wales, supported by a Forestry Commission grant amid rising fertiliser costs.

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Students Plan High-Tech Watch Party for Artemis II Moon Mission Launch

PhD students at Armagh Observatory plan a high-tech watch party using advanced telescopes to track NASA's Artemis II mission, coinciding with the planetarium's LED dome upgrade.

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Britain Embarks on £60bn Overhaul of Electricity Grid to Boost Renewables

Britain is investing over £60bn to overhaul its electricity grid, building high-voltage lines and subsea cables to deliver renewable energy from northern Scotland to the south, amid community opposition and complex planning challenges.

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How NASA's Artemis Astronauts Will Manage Waste in Space

NASA developed the Universal Waste Management System for Artemis II astronauts to manage waste in zero gravity, ahead of the April 1 lunar fly-around mission. The Artemis program aims for Mars in the 2030s.

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Inside NASA’s Artemis II Astronaut Training for Historic Moon Mission

NASA is training astronauts for the Artemis II lunar fly-around mission using the Orion simulator. Meanwhile, major US events include a heatwave, a blizzard, Oscars highlights, and a synagogue attack in Oakland County.

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TV Presenter Aims to Launch UK's First Human Body Composting Service

TV presenter Kristoffer Hughes aims to launch the UK's first human composting service, offering an ecological alternative to cremation and burial. Trained in the US, Hughes advocates for terramation amid upcoming UK legal reviews.

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Inside NASA's Spacesuit Lab Preparing for Artemis Lunar Mission

NASA prepares for Artemis lunar mission with new spacesuits designed for unprecedented pressures and durations. Other news includes Quebec's secular law impact, Oscars winners, a synagogue attack, and severe US weather events.

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Can NASA’s Artemis Missions Rekindle the Moon Landing’s Global Fascination?

NASA’s Artemis II mission will orbit the moon, marking humanity’s first lunar journey since 1972. While it won’t land, the mission revives interest in lunar exploration amid shifting political and cultural contexts.

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