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Nine orphaned sea lion pups released into the wild off Peru

Nine orphaned sea lion pups released into the wild off Peru

Nine sea lion cubs have been released into the wild in Peru. The cubs had lost their mothers after local fishermen killed more than 70 adult South American female sea lions.They subsequently left 50 orphaned sea lion babies to fend for themselves. Peruvian NGO ORCA managed to rescue 30 of them.The number of sea lions have dwindled due to overfishing, the use of nets and dynamite. Oct 15, 2016
Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC).This type of greenhouse gas is used in refrigerators and air conditioners.Countries are divided into three groups with different deadlines to reduce the use of HFC.These gasses are 10,000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.Europe and the US committed to a reduction of 10% by 2019 and 85% by 2036. Oct 15, 2016
Chocolate Week: Indulging in a chocolate facial at the Courthouse Hotel

Chocolate Week: Indulging in a chocolate facial at the Courthouse Hotel

The Courthouse Hotel has been running chocolate treatments in their spa especially for Chocolate Week, which is from Monday 10 September to Sunday 16 September. Video producer Alice Wheatley tried the unusual chocolate facial and was surprised that having chocolate on your face is almost as good as eating it. Not only is the treatment relaxing, it does wonders for your skins health. Chocolate is often said to be bad for your skin, but putting it on your face instead of in your mouth has been scientifically proven to have brilliant benefits such as giving your face a healthy glow, helping to take care of blemishes, and boosting collagen levels. Oct 14, 2016
Planetary science: The impact of the 200 new craters on the Moon

Planetary science: The impact of the 200 new craters on the Moon

More than 200 new craters on the Moon - 33 per cent more than predicted in current models - are identified in a new study in Nature this week. The study provides insight into the impact-cratering process as well as the rate of crater formation on the Moon. It is important when dating rock units on the Moon and other terrestrial bodies. Oct 12, 2016
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