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More than half of all Earth’s ocean life died off 444 million years ago because it ran out of oxygen

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A bad time to be alive’: More than half of all Earth’s ocean life died off 444 million years ago because it ran out of oxygen, study shows Researchers studied samples of black shale from the Murzuq Basin in Libya They used this and existing data to build a model of ancient ocean oxygen levels It suggested … Read more

Knit for victory! In 1932, the Mail ran a much-loved knitting contest

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It was one of the most hotly contested Daily Mail competitions ever. The 1932 Knitting Contest challenged readers to design their own jumper — and thousands responded. Entries were highly original: one had two tiny dolls attached; another (right) made a virtue of the £200 cash prize. Now, with the country in lockdown, we’re relaunching … Read more

London hospital almost RAN OUT of oxygen because it was treating so many people with coronavirus 

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A hospital in London almost ran out of oxygen last weekend because it was treating so many coronavirus patients at the same time.  The incident, at a hospital which hasn’t been named, sparked fears that huge numbers of patients needing breathing support could run oxygen pipelines dry. Large numbers of ventilators running at once could … Read more