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Charlie Veron's been diving for 50 years and has discovered more than 20% of the world's coral species

Narwhals show a "costly" response to threats, raising concerns over how they will respond to increased human contact.

Orbital Micro Systems' demonstration weather satellite should pave the way for a network in the sky.

Astronomers discover the most distant "supermassive" black hole known to science.

It took 20 years to excavate, clean and put together Little Foot, found in caves north of Johannesburg.

An algorithm developed by the DeepMind team claims victory against a world-beating AI chess program.

One of the oldest and most complete skeletons of our ancestors is unveiled in South Africa.

The end of the era of throwaway plastic has been signalled by UN environment ministers meeting in Kenya.

Nations will resolve to end plastic pollution in our seas, but their agreement has no timetable.

300,000 tonnes of mud from Hinkley Point C is due to be dumped in the sea off Cardiff Bay.

Crew members aboard the International Space Station are treated to a special meal.

Scientists hope the public will help them record the sounds of the amphibians via an app.

Wild relatives of modern crops deemed crucial for food security are threatened with extinction.

Migratory birds are arriving in the UK earlier each spring and leaving later each autumn, a study shows.

Life in the seas risks irreparable damage from the ever-increasing tide of plastic waste, the UN's head of oceans has warned.

Skywatchers have enjoyed spectacular views of the Moon appearing larger and brighter in the sky.

Tom Kerrs from the Royal Observatory explains the phenomenon that causes the moon to look larger and brighter.

Gitanjali Rao's device uses carbon nanotubes to detect the presence of lead in water.

On Twitter, Nigel Gibbens says the pens are a "necessary defence" against bird flu.

In the middle of the 18th century, a large flightless bird became extinct on an Indian Ocean island.

Researchers develop a new speedy approach to estimate the true size of very large earthquakes.

A UK-Dutch-built Earth observing spacecraft shows its promise with some stunning images of pollution.

A plan to drastically cut plastic pollution of the oceans may be agreed at a UN summit.

Sir Isaac Newton's papers and personal accounts are added to a Unesco register of globally important documents.

A collection of 200 eggs gives new insights into the development of the extinct flying reptiles.

Nasa releases footage captured over China, Korea and Japan of "lightning, city lights and fishing boats".

After digitising old weather data from atop Ben Nevis, citizen scientists tackle a much bigger project.

A bacterium made with "unnatural" DNA assembles proteins - a key characteristic of a functioning organism.

Archaeologists believe they may have uncovered the first evidence of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain.

Prehistoric women's manual work was tougher than rowing in today's elite boat crews, say scientists.

A wildlife trust has asked people to get in touch if they spot the creatures.

Hunting animals with the biggest horns, tusks or manes could lead to extinction, according to a study.

Archaeologists say evidence indicates Caesar's invasion in 54BC began in Kent.

The astrophysicist says at the time students weren't awarded Nobel Prizes.

Confusion over food labels is prompting people to throw away usable produce, waste agency claims.

Coral is growing on the Great Barrier Reef after first being grown in tanks, say researchers.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik shares footage of a maintenance mission outside the International Space Station.

The latest trio has been introduced to Knapdale Forest in Argyll, Scotland.

One of the world's earliest urban civilisations thrived in the absence of a big Himalayan river, a new study finds.

A British spacecraft is trying to clean up what we send up but never bring down.

A spacecraft that will test the best methods to clean up space debris is nearing completion.

The Meteor satellite was found not to be on its planned orbit, hours after launch from a new base.

The red kite is still at risk from poisoning despite the success of conservation schemes, say scientists.

A structure that allows sound information to be processed extremely fast has been identified in bats' brains.

The EU will renew glyphosate's licence for five years, despite some health concerns.

Targets for reducing illegal levels of NO2 pollution from vehicles will be achieved more quickly than the government expects, a study says.

World land-speed record-holder Andy Green describes the performance of his new new car - Bloodhound SSC.

They blame over-fishing and pollution for severely damaged fish stocks in Africa's largest freshwater lake.

When fly-tipping occurs on private property, it can be very costly for landowners.