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'Internet of animals' spreads its wings
A satellite system that for 30 years has tracked animals will expand to track all manner of objects.
Facebook animal trade exposed in Thailand
A wildlife trafficking watchdog says it has found hundreds of examples of animal trading.
New El Niño weather event likely this winter says WMO
The World Meteorological Organisation says there's a 70% chance of a weak El Niño event by the end of this year.
Could Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope detect alien life?
It's come close to cancellation several times, but could the successor to the Hubble telescope make the greatest ever discovery?
Giant barrier to clear Pacific plastic
The ambitious project aims to tackle a collection of waste known as the Great Garbage Patch.
Whale stranding death toll rises to 58 in Scotland and Ireland
Investigations are under way to determine why large numbers of whales are dying off Scotland and Ireland.
Japan says it's time to allow sustainable whaling
Japan is trying to convince the world the time has come to make commercial whaling legal again.
Large-scale wind and solar power 'could green the Sahara'
Huge installations of wind turbines and solar panels would boost rainfall and vegetation in desert areas.
Aeolus: Space laser starts chasing the wind
The British-built Aeolus satellite begins firing its laser down on Earth to map the planet's winds.
'Twitter mining' for ants, spiders and birds
Scientists show how searching social media messages can reveal useful data on animal behaviour.
Bell Burnell: Physics star gives away £2.3m prize
One of the UK's leading female scientists donates her £2.3m science prize to help more women, ethnic minority and refugee students to become physics researchers.
The plastic smokers leave behind
An activist hopes to pick up a million cigarette butts from his local beaches to draw attention to the plastic they contain.
ISS: Spacecraft hole could be 'deliberate'
Russian officials now say a hole in a spacecraft docked at the space station was caused by a drill.
Monster iceberg's pivot and turn
A year after breaking away from Antarctica, the world's biggest iceberg is finally on the move.
The tree that bleeds... metal?
Some species of plant have evolved to take up metals like nickel and iron, without being poisoned.
New Natural History Museum room honours Mary Anning
The room has been transformed in honour of pioneering palaeontologist Mary Anning.
The life of a shark scientist
Marine biologist Melissa Marquez shares a dive on the Great Barrier Reef, and tips for swimming with sharks.
UN treaty would protect high seas from over exploitation
Over the next two years, the UN hopes to secure a treaty to protect two-thirds of the world's oceans.
What really happens to 'recycling' plastic?
Many Japanese people who recycle their household plastic would be shocked to know where it ends up.
Heatwave: 2018 was the joint hottest summer for UK
It was also the hottest summer for England since records began in 1910, the Met Office says.
Brazil's national museum hit by huge fire
The National Museum of Brazil, home to some 20m items spanning centuries, is devastated.
Tropical sunfish spotted in Highland waters
The sunfish, normally found in the tropics, was recorded off Skye and Ardnamurchan last week.
The all female anti-poaching unit protecting elephants
This team of women are protecting elephants in the South African bush from ivory poachers.
Artificial intelligence used to predict cancer growth
A new technique picks out patterns in DNA mutation within cancers to forecast future genetic changes.
Saving the 'king of the birds' with DNA
Scientists believe a genetic code could help protect golden eagles in the wild.
Golden eagle genome study 'a conservation game changer'
UK researchers decode the golden eagle genome - the blueprint for the 'king of birds'.
Fears over protected wildlife disturbed by drones
Police and wildlife experts say some drones are being flown dangerously close to breeding birds and animals.
Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station
A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS.
Pests to eat more crops in warmer world
Insect crop damage could result in the loss of two loaves out of every 12 by the century's end.
Hayabusa-2: Japan sets date for spacecraft's asteroid touchdown
Japan's space agency sets dates for its plan to explore the surface of an asteroid with robots.
Gene-editing hope for muscular dystrophy
The technique was used to restore a protein that people with the condition are unable to make.
Plastic bags: Charge could rise to 10p and be extended to smaller shops
All shops in England would have to implement the charge under proposals announced by the PM.
Littleport seal with fishing hook in eye found and treated
The "distressed" seal was pictured with a fishing hook in the edge of its eye on Sunday.
Emails while commuting 'should count as work'
Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says.
Chasing quakes with machine learning
Scientists have used a neural network to determine the pattern of earthquake aftershocks
What did the dolphin say to the porpoise?
A dolphin in the Firth of Clyde may be exchanging messages with porpoises.
Fireball caught on camera over Perth
A fireball - believed to be a meteor - has lit up the sky near Perth in Western Australia.
Goats 'drawn to happy human faces'
Scientists find that goats are drawn to humans with happy facial expressions.
Galileo: Brexit funds released for sat-nav study
UK ministers set aside £92m to study the feasibility of a sovereign satellite-navigation system.
Yemen cholera epidemic 'controlled' by computer predictions
Cases are slashed thanks to a new system that predicts where outbreaks will occur.
What is 'primitive technology' and why do we love it?
Why are millions of people watching videos of men in woods demonstrating "primitive technology"?
Galileo: Funding pledge for UK rival to EU sat-nav system
The UK's own satellite navigation system project is to get a £92m boost, an official tells the BBC.
Meet an ivory trafficker's 'worst nightmare'
A new technique is helping turn dogs at one Kenyan port into super-sniffers.
Dinosaur DNA clues unpicked by researchers at University of Kent
Dinosaurs may have their DNA to thank for why they stuck around so long on Earth.
The birds that follow planes to get home
One of the world’s most endangered birds has lost its sense of direction. So a team of humans are flying aircraft over 1,000km with a flock of birds behind them.
Can a turtle live without its shell?
Scientists have found evidence that confirms turtles once lived without shells.
Yes, Antarctica has a fire department
Yes, Antarctica has (and needs) a fire department. Megan Branson spent three seasons there as a fire-fighter/paramedic.
The festivals mixing music and science
Why are music festivals increasingly becoming a venue for science as well as bands?
Lies, damned lies and favourite stats
The Royal Statistical Society wants people to send in their favourite stat of 2018 for a competition.
Aeolus: How a satellite will measure wind across Earth
Meteorologists are hopeful Aeolus will have a big impact on the quality of medium-range weather forecasts.
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