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Diaries reveal dark side off revered children's author
A world renowned children’s author had a life tainted by tragedy, despised Enid Blyton and dabbled in the paranormal, according to her private diaries published for the first time in June.
Saudi Arabia’s Jurassic Park
Beneath Saudi Arabia’s blazing sun, the largest greenhouse ever planned is taking shape. It will take visitors on a walk through Earth’s history—and into its future.
The Waumsley story - Enhancing a County’s Landscape
Norman Waumsley MBE was Leicestershire’s horticultural officer in a lifetime career spanning the years 1948-1984. It was a period of intense activity and exceptional innovation. His legacy can be observed every day on roads throughout the county, but Norman is happiest when the fundamentals of his work are not too apparent.
Aliens beneath the waves
Queen’s University Belfast is appealing for help from the public in looking at ways to detect and stop the spread of marine aliens.
Arthur Furguson The Scottish Con Artist
Arthur Furguson, a retired actor who was born in Glasgow, found his calling: selling famous monuments to the wealthy and gullible.
World’s oldest living tree discovered in Sweden
The world’s oldest recorded tree is a 9,550 year old spruce in the Dalarna province of Sweden.
International team establishes observatory in Antarctica, astronomy’s new playground
An unusual new astronomical observatory has been established on the highest point of the Antarctic Plateau, in a multi-national collaboration including China, the US, UK and Australia.
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