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In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poaching

A nearly 190-year-old specimen has unveiled a new pangolin species in Nepal and India, marking a significant stride in the understanding of pangolin diversity and their distribution across regions. Researchers leveraged DNA from this ancient specimen to identify it as distinct from known species. Accurate identification plays a crucial role…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant; 28 years later, his travels produced the first geological map of an entire country, only for him to land in debtors’ prison

In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant. Twenty-eight years later, his endless travels produced the world’s first nationwide geological map. His pioneering work completely revolutionized how scientists understand earth strata and geological science. Yet despite this historic achievement, severe financial hardship soon crushed him. Just four…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Sugar Prices Turn Lower on Technical Selling

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.03 (-0.17%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -0.50 (-0.09%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower on technical selling. With the sharp rally over the past two weeks, sugar prices...

Barchart · Aug 19

London’s first official bathing area hit by toxic algae outbreak

Swimmers in the Ham and Kingston site on the Thames left with ‘really bad rash and itchy spots’

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Prince Harry UK Return: Duke Visits 'Every Few Months' Despite 'Continual War' on the Establishment

Prince Harry plans regular UK visits despite ongoing tensions with the British establishment, highlighting his struggle to reconcile family ties with past conflicts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

UK-Ukraine drone partnership risks Putin’s wrath but will boost long-term security

When the UK allowed Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles against targets inside Russia in late 2024, Moscow predictably accused London of escalating the war and threatened retaliation.

The Conversation · Aug 19

Ulez linked with better lung growth in children, research finds

When London introduced the ultra low emission zone (Ulez) in 2019, the idea was straightforward: cut the dirtiest vehicle emissions and improve the air people breathe. But the big question at the time was whether this measure would actually translate into measurable health benefits.

The Conversation · Aug 19

Police hunt man who spat at and scratched victim in London train assault

A fellow passenger who attempted to intervene in the attack on a Sutton-bound train was also spat at

Evening Standard · Aug 19

Swimmers warned to avoid London's first official Thames bathing spot over toxic algae

The Environmental Agency have advised swimmers to stay out of the water after a potentially toxic bloom of blue-green algae was found

Evening Standard · Aug 19

UK media skewered for ‘hounding’ black academic to death

LONDON - The British press is once again in the spotlight for its methods, this time over accusations that its full-throttle coverage of plagiarism allegations against the Cambridge academic Jason Arday led to his untimely death.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19