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UK government details plans for phasing out coal power

Jan 7, 2018

The UK government detailed plans Friday for its phase-out of coal power, which include closing down one of the eight remaining power plants this year, with most of the rest forecasted to close by 2022. Unless t...

2017 was the best year on record for renewable energy in the UK

West Side Story

Dec 30, 2017

Environment, Policy, Science

Data from the UK’s National Grid showed that 2017 was the nation’s most environmentally friendly year on record when it comes to power and electricity generation. Thirteen clean energy records were broken over ...

Data shows narrowing gender gap in the UK life expectancy, and overall increase

West Side Story

Feb 22, 2017

Health, Science, World

A study by Imperial College London and the World Health Organization found that the lifespans of British men are catching up with those of women, who have long enjoyed longer life expectancy. The analysis proje...

High Court rules that Parliament must vote on Brexit plans

West Side Story

Nov 3, 2016

Policy, Science, World

Britain’s High Court has ruled that Parliament must vote on British withdrawal from the European Union, which will hinder the government's plans moving forward. The withdrawal was approved by 52 percent of vote...

Ancient British imported wheat from mainland Europe 8000 years ago

Charles Omedo

Mar 3, 2015

Innovation

BRITAIN – When archaeological evidence showed proofs of wheat DNA submerged in the sediments off the Isle of Wight without revealing any trace of wheat pollen, scientists were convinced that early people of Bri...

Archaeological research suggests Britishers traded Wheat 8000 years ago through ancient trade routes

Cody Gash

Feb 27, 2015

Innovation

Britain - A recent archaeological research suggests the presence of wheat in Britain around 8,000 years ago. Scientists have discovered parts of wheat DNA from an ancient peat bog. They estimate that the grain ...

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Britain votes in favor of three parent in-vitro fertilization

Amanda

Feb 3, 2015

Health

The Britain has just voted in favor of three parent babies. The UK parliament has just given its sanction to a controversial law which will allow the ‘creation’ of babies from the genes of three people, hoping ...

David Cameron urges international community to take action on Ebola

Siddhant Ghatge

Oct 17, 2014

World

David Cameron has said to the international community that they should "look to their responsibilities", to help tackle the Ebola epidemic ravaging parts of West Africa. The Britain Prime Minister insisted that...

David Cameron recalls Parliament to get approval for strikes against ISIS

Siddhant Ghatge

Sep 25, 2014

World

British Prime Minister David Cameron has told the UN General Assembly that UK was ready to play its part in confronting "an evil against which the whole world must unite". The statement is a clear indication of...

Research finds Angelina Jolie surgery created great awareness for Breast Cancer genetic testing

Siddhant Ghatge

Sep 19, 2014

Health

A team of researchers has found that in June and July 2013, immediately after Jolie's announcement, referrals for genetic testing increased 2.5-fold compared to 2012. There was a two-time increase, from 1981 to...

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