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Does Jurassic Park make scientific sense?
How were the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park created, and what have we learned about them since?
Meet the UN's nuclear inspectors
BBC News went to the IAEA’s labs at Seibersdorf near Vienna to find out how they inspect the world's nuclear sites.
Margaret Atwood: 'If the ocean dies, so do we'
Speaking at a climate change conference in London, author Margaret Atwood supported a ban on single use plastic.
Seal injured by plastic and rope off Norfolk coast
The RSPCA says the grey seal nearly died after being found with rope and plastic around its neck.
Trump election shortens US Thanksgiving family dinners
Family Thanksgiving visits in 2016 were much shorter due to increased political divisions say researchers.
Restoring life to the Aral Sea's dead zone
Uzbekistan has an ambitious plan to stop widespread health problems that developed when the Aral Sea disappeared.
Methane ice dunes found on Pluto by Nasa spacecraft
Scientists say they have found evidence of dunes of frozen methane on Pluto.
Plastic fragment found stuck in dead harp seal's stomach
The fragment found inside the harp seal found on Skye may have caused a range of health problems, scientists say.
Two different forms of water isolated for first time
Scientists have isolated the two different forms of water molecule for the first time.
Japanese whale hunters kill 122 pregnant minke
The team caught 333 minkes, many of which were pregnant females, in its Antarctic "field survey".
Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption
Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder.
New motor neurone brace makes 'substantial difference'
One patient had "no doubt" that the Sheffield-designed collar had improved his quality of life.
Waterspout emerges from Florida storm
Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Waterspout emerges from Florida storm
Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida.
'Antarctica is my office'
Jon Tyler is an Antarctic guide, showing scientists how to survive the extreme environment.
'Antarctica is my office'
Jon Tyler is an Antarctic guide, showing scientists how to survive the extreme environment.
Are captive dolphins 'happy'?
Scientists have tried to measure how dolphins at a French marine park feel about their environment.
Are captive dolphins 'happy'?
Scientists have tried to measure how dolphins at a French marine park feel about their environment.
Dolphin 'happiness' measured by scientists in France
Animal welfare researchers measure how captive dolphins feel about their environment.
Dolphin 'happiness' measured by scientists in France
Animal welfare researchers measure how captive dolphins feel about their environment.
Moonwalkers
Read the experiences of the four surviving astronauts to have set foot on the lunar surface.
Moonwalkers
Read the experiences of the four surviving astronauts to have set foot on the lunar surface.
England could have new national parks in Gove review
Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches a review of the country's protected landscapes.
England could have new national parks in Gove review
Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches a review of the country's protected landscapes.
Alan Bean, moon-walking astronaut and artist, dies aged 86
The fourth man to walk on the Moon became an accomplished painter, finding inspiration in space.
Alan Bean, moon-walking astronaut and artist, dies aged 86
The fourth man to walk on the Moon became an accomplished painter, finding inspiration in space.
Hawaii volcano: How many people do volcanoes kill?
Red-hot rivers of lava and clouds of ash can be deadly - but death by volcano is not inevitable.
Hawaii volcano: How many people do volcanoes kill?
Red-hot rivers of lava and clouds of ash can be deadly - but death by volcano is not inevitable.
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson readies himself for space
The UK entrepreneur puts himself through a gruelling training programme so he can rocket to space.
'Wolf-like' creature shot near Montana ranch puzzles experts
State wildlife experts are seeking DNA analysis to pinpoint the mysterious creature's species.
Dinosaur dandruff reveals first evidence of skin shedding
Scientists uncover clues to how dinosaurs and early birds shed their skin from 125-million-year-old dandruff.
Global problem
National Geographic magazine has published some startling images of the global plastic pollution scourge.
Fox catches rabbit, then eagle swoops in
A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington.
Seal released after recovering from plastic air filter injury
The seal named Relashio was close to death when he was rescued.
Giant canyons discovered in Antarctica
Vast troughs are identified in one of the last places to be explored on Earth - under the ice at the South Pole.
Why is there a row about Galileo?
Britain may be denied full access to the EU's Galileo satellite navigation system on security grounds after Brexit.
Brexit: UK wants £1bn back from EU if it is excluded from Galileo
The UK steps up its war of words with the EU over being shut out of new satellite navigation system.
How ancestors of living birds survived asteroid strike
Survival depended on whether ancient 'birds' lived on the forest floor or in the branches, say scientists.
Farne Island puffin population drop sparks concern
Initial findings in the National Trust's five-yearly survey suggest an overall decline of 12%.
Car dealer tactics stall electric car sales
"Dismissive" dealers are a major barrier to boosting sales of electric cars says a new study.
Risk of water shortages for England warns Environment Agency
Enough water to meet the needs of 20 million people is lost through leakage every day, the report says.
Loch Ness Monster: DNA tests may offer new clue
DNA research team say sampling of Loch Ness could uncover evidence of new creatures.
Hawaiian volcano: What are vog and laze?
Making sense of the Hawaiian volcano with the help of volcanologist Evgenia Ilyinskaya.
This is why those lynx are shrieking
A pair of Canada lynx have been caught on camera "screaming" at each other.
Grace mission launches to weigh Earth's water
The joint US-German Grace satellites go into orbit to monitor Earth's most important resource.
'Rare' birth of live reindeer twins in Cairngorms
Previously twins born in the herd in the Cairngorms have been stillborn or died shortly after birth.
Air pollution plans to tackle wood burners
Critics of the government proposals say they put too much responsibility on local councils.
'Living fossil' giant salamander heading for extinction
The world's largest amphibian is in "catastrophic" decline, with probably only a handful left in the wild.
Malaria genetics: study shows how disease became deadly
A genetic study reveals the secrets of how malaria evolved to be a killer of humans.
Fatal confusion
Drivers may be confusing autonomous cars with driver assistance technology, with sometimes fatal consequences.
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