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The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.
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The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.
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The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.
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The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.
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Incredibly rare habitats would be destroyed, the Essex Wildlife Trust warns.
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Will El Nino bring winter snow to the UK? Matt Taylor looks ahead to the autumn and winter months.
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The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.
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The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.
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Iestyn Morgan has set out to make Welsh aquatic life "more accessible" for people to see.
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Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.
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The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
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The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
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Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
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Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
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Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss
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Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss
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Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
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Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
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Farmers are being asked to sign up for a broadband trial run by Lincolnshire County Council.
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Community groups and young people across the West Midlands are being invited to apply for a grant.
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At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
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Tullis Matson runs Nature's SAFE, a charity that has been freezing cells from some of the world's most endangered animals
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This summer has seen hot weather records broken, drought and major damage from fires.
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Woolston Eyes, near Warrington, is home to the largest black-necked grebe population in the UK.
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The project involves sharks in Kent's waters being tagged so that scientists can gain vital data.
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A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India's water, economy and communities.
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A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India's water, economy and communities.
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Officers plan to meet with a complainant in the coming days over the dredging at St Aubin's Bay.
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Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.
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Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.
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Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.
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From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.
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From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.
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Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.
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Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.
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Sarah Hickey and her team help keep nearly 20,000 acres of upland in the Isle of Man healthy.
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Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.
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Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.
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Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.
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Some people say the pigeons are a pest, while others think the birds are being unfairly demonised.
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The actor urged MPs to back a national testing programme to make sure historic toxic dump sites were safe.
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The actor urged MPs to back a national testing programme to make sure historic toxic dump sites were safe.
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A warmer and wetter-than-normal autumn is in store for the UK, according to the latest Met Office forecasts.
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The National Trust warns species are on the brink of extinction in a valley of Eryri - Snowdonia - National Park.
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The National Trust warns species are on the brink of extinction in a valley of Eryri - Snowdonia - National Park.
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The National Trust warns species are on the brink of extinction in a valley of Eryri - Snowdonia - National Park.
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The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Nino means no hurricanes have formed this year.
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Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July's Hugging Face hack.
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Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July's Hugging Face hack.
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BBC Weather Presenter Simon King explains the figures.
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