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Foreign Species Arrive in Britain Because of Climate change

Climate of Britain is attracting several foreign species. According to Sir David Attenborough, wildlife presenter, the foreign species should be allowed to thrive there.

London Mayor proposes £1,000 payment to motorists to scrap diesel cars

Ahead of his appearance before the House of Commons' Environmental Audit Committee which is presently conducting an inquiry on air quality, London Mayor Boris Johnson came up with a new proposal to deal with air pollution --- to pay motorists to scrap diesel cars.

The new proposal was put forth by Johnson in written evidence, prior to his appearance before the Committee.

Moderate your meat consumption to achieve universal food security, says study

Humans can reduce the dangerous effects of climate change as well as ensure global food security by simply moderating their meat consumption. This was the basic finding of a study conducted by the researchers from Cambridge and Aberdeen Universities.

Mystery Unveiled, Stonehenge was built in a Circular Form

For many years, historians have been trying to solve the mystery behind Stonehenge. Though a wide range of tests and excavations were carried out at the spot, researchers could not find any clue to solve the mystery.

Pest Rise at current rate may cause potato and bread shortages in UK

According to a new study, if the pest rise continues at the current pace then in the next 30 years then the UK will face acute shortage of potato and bread. The study was conducted by the researchers from the University of Exeter.

Wagtail Population Declines in UK

A study has unveiled that three UK breeding wagtail species are declining. A report of latest Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) has stated that reason behind the decline is still not clear.

Zoos Helping Endangered Species Fight Extinction

A recent report has said that a frog that doesn't croak is among the species being helped fight extinction by zoos. According to a list of British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), conservation efforts by zoos in the UK and Ireland have safeguarded several species.

Researches fit GPS backpacks on Sheep to clarify ‘Sheepdog mystery’

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a new model that has helped to explain the relationship between a shepherd and his sheepdog.

They used GPS data to build a computer model which reveals the mathematical secrets to find out that how a single dog does is able to move 100 sheep so efficiently in the same direction.

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