Rock shelter used by speedy early Australians

The swiftness with which the first Aboriginal settlers spread across Australia is underlined by the discovery of an ancient rock shelter north of Adelaide.

European Schiaparelli probe on target for Mars landing

Europe's Schiaparelli spacecraft is ejected by its “mothership” and is now on a direct course to try to land on Mars on Wednesday.

Synthetic rhino horn ready 'in two years'

The man behind attempts to develop synthetic rhino horn has told the BBC that he hopes to have a "bio-identical" product on the market in two years.

Plastic bag use plummets in England

Shoppers in England are on target to use six billion fewer plastic bags in the first year since a 5p levy on them was introduced, government data suggests.

Flavour changing neutrinos give insight into Big Bang

Neutrinos and their antimatter counterparts have shown a small difference that may explain why the universe did not destroy itself during the Big Bang, scientists have reported at major conference.

Exxon 'has to change or die' on climate

The world's biggest publicly traded oil company faces a critical AGM under pressure from a broad coalition of shareholders on climate change.

Booze-soaked 'Mad Friday' gives way to 'Panic Saturday' shopping in the UK

LONDON — Partygoers kicking off Christmas holidays in so-called "Mad Friday" are taking their hangovers to the shops in "Panic Saturday" in a hunt for bargains.

Retailers are expected to start their January sales early as Black Friday discounts didn't shift as much stock as they hoped, the BBC reported.

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Around 12.6 million Britons are expected to hit the streets today, according to the Centre for Retail Research. They can expect to see discounts of 45% on average, according to accountancy firm Deloitte, and retailers like River Island and H&M have already started their sales. Read more...

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