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The uk is in the grip of a cauliflower shortage. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. An interim report from air accident investigators says the footballer Emiliano Sala had been exposed to harmful levels of Carbon Monoxide before a fatal plane crash over the channel. The report says it is likely the pilot David Ibbotson was also exposed to the gas, potentially reducing his ability to fly the aircraft. The footballer was flying from france to cardiff when the plane crashed. 0ur correspondent wy...

New Zealand has been a haven for earthbound birds for eons. The absence of terrestrial predators allowed flightless parrots, kiwis and moas to thrive.

Fossils found in New Zealand highlight an era after the dinosaurs when giant flightless birds prowled the seas for prey.

Over a couple of glasses of wine, a friend recently revealed that she suffers from what surely is called penguinophobia—the fear of penguins. She

A COLLECTION of bird fossils found in Walton could yield at least 50 new species, it has been revealed.

A COLLECTION of bird fossils found in Walton could yield at least 50 new species, it has been revealed.

The collection of items dating back from 54 to 56 million years ago is believed to contain many species which are new to science.

Experts believe the 700-strong collection could yield at least 50 new species once research is completed.

Collection bequeathed to National Museums Scotland includes species that are unknown to science

A FOSSIL collection described as "one of the most important of its type in the world" has been donated to the National Museum of Scotland.