New research suggests melting ice sheets are warming global temperatures which may speed up continental drift, creating ...

Around 10,000 years ago, as the last Ice Age drew to a close, the drifting of the continent of North America, and spreading ...

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In this report, we assess the long- and short-term trends in public opinion concerning Europe, and consider the deeper issues – such as the economy, cultural change and trust in politics – that these ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Around 10,000 years ago as the last Ice Age drew to a close, the drifting of the continent of North America, and spreading in ...

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Despite the mix of wintry weather and cool temperatures that has converged on Glacier National Park’s alpine reaches in ...