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First baby capybara born in Scotland in nearly 20 years

First baby capybara born in Scotland in nearly 20 years

By Elizabeth Hunter Adorable pictures show the first baby capybara born in Scotland in 18 years — and weighing the same as a six pack of Irn-Bru. The pup arrived at Edinburgh Zoo to parents Luna and Rodney at 1.5 to 2.5 kilograms. The gender is yet unknown,

NASA reveals ‘beacon of light’ 45 million lightâyears away

NASA reveals ‘beacon of light’ 45 million lightâyears away

By Dean Murray Space scientists have unveiled an inspiring new picture of a spiral galaxy. The team from NASA'sJames Webb Telescope has used the occasion to make an empowering statement. Dubbing the cosmic wonder "a beacon of light in swirls of dust," they posted on Thursday,

Clingy Martian boulder sticks with Curiosity rover for week

Clingy Martian boulder sticks with Curiosity rover for week

By Dean Murray A stone in your shoe is a chore on Earth, but a Martian boulder stuck on your robot on the Red Planet makes for an out-of-this-world problem. NASA's space scientists had a challenge when a large rock remained on the drill of

Shipping noise drowning out endangered pilot whales’ calls

Shipping noise drowning out endangered pilot whales’ calls

By Stephen Beech Pilot whales are having to shout louder to be heard over deafening noise from shipping, reveals new research. The underwater sound from ships' engines in the Strait of Gibraltar is the equivalent to standing next to a vacuum cleaner, according to the findings. Scientists say the

Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala outfit painted at car repair shop

Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala outfit painted at car repair shop

By Isobel Williams The outfit worn by Kim Kardashian at this year's Met Gala was painted by a car repair garage in Kent. MPS Body & Paint were asked to paint an orange fiberglass breastplate for the 45-year-old to wear at the New York event — considered

Mom meets transplant recipient who received daughter’s hand

Mom meets transplant recipient who received daughter’s hand

By Faye Mayern A mom has met the transplant recipient who received her daughter's hand, saying she would be "over the moon" to know she's made such a difference. Jackie Kirwan, 65, lost her daughter Georgie Peterson following complications from a congenital brain malformation

Report warns 1 in 6 plant species could be wiped out in 75 years

Report warns 1 in 6 plant species could be wiped out in 75 years

By Stephen Beech Up to one in six plant species could be wiped out within 75 years, warns a new study. Researchers found that 7% to 16% of global plant species studied are expected to lose more than 90% of their range by 2100 under current climate change projections. The