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Popular weight-loss drug helps to reduce alcohol consumption and smoking, new study finds

Scientists at the University of Southern California monitored 48 people with alcohol use disorder, which can leave people with the inability to control their drinking despite negative consequences. Wednesday 12 February 2025 16:00, UK Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs help people reduce their drinking, a new study has found. The drugs, best known for their…

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Beavers could help tackle Britain’s rising flooding problems, report finds

Evidence to support the reintroduction of beavers in the UK has been growing, but the issue has become bogged down in politics. Climate reporter @SeabrookClimate [http://twitter.com/@SeabrookClimate] Wednesday 12 February 2025 14:00, UK Beavers can help tackle Britain’s rising flooding problems, according to a government-sponsored report, as the political debate over whether to reintroduce them continues….

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Whale earwax and parasitic worms go on display at Natural History Museum as part of ‘broken planet’ exhibition

A new, permanent and free exhibition at the Natural History Museum is designed to warn people about their impact on our “broken planet” and help them make changes for the better. Tuesday 11 February 2025 13:38, UK Whale earwax and parasitic worms are going on display at the Natural History Museum in a new exhibition…

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‘Rainmakers’ and transboundary smog – Thailand’s struggling battle against air pollution

This month, Bangkok was the fourth most polluted city in the world – seeing over 350 schools closed to protect the health of children. Asia correspondent @CordeliaSkyNews [http://twitter.com/@CordeliaSkyNews] Saturday 8 February 2025 07:33, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player For weeks now, most of the friends and families I know…

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