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Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned by Novichok nerve agents, the PM says. So what are they?

Three pioneers who are shattering stereotypes surrounding the world of science and engineering.

Meet the "mudlarkers" looking for archaeological artefacts along the banks of the Thames.

The "confident and curious" cub was born at Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig, Scotland.

As the fight against plastic pollution gains momentum, firms are tackling the issue in different ways.

In the first of our Future of Work series, we look at how new tech could change our working lives.

New evidence from Kenya suggests that local climate change drove early human innovation.

Petrol and diesel cars must be phased out earlier than the 2040 target, Commons committees say.

How Stephen Hawking used his recognition to highlight challenges and existential threats for humanity.

The physicist will be remembered mainly for three things, says fellow scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

A new study shows that the atmospheric carbon levels projected by 2060 will affect coral reefs.

Scientists, politicians and celebrities say the physicist's death leaves an "intellectual vacuum".

Listen to five thought-provoking perspectives from world renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, who has died at the age of 76.

The British scientist who explained the Universe to millions died peacefully at home aged 76.

A short history of A Brief History of Time - Hawking's blockbuster.

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Colleagues of the visionary physicist Stephen Hawking say he left a unique legacy.

From being diagnosed with a life-threatening disease at 21 to experiencing zero-gravity.

The physicist, who battled motor neurone disease for most of his life, has died at the age of 76.

From meeting presidents to popes, we look back at some of Professor Hawking's most notable public appearances.

From black holes boiling themselves out of existence to equations describing the entire history of the Universe.

Tributes highlight his breakthrough research as well as his personality and inspiration to millions.

Visionary physicist Stephen Hawking has died, aged 76.

A think tank warns of the risk of unintended consequences from the current concern over plastics.

The famous winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx, once thought of as the first bird, could fly, research shows.

Early humans may have flourished after the largest volcanic eruption in history, according to new research.

The nation's favourite yellow submarine returns safely after a dangerous dive in the Antarctic.

Scientists have calculated the water temperature at which tiger sharks are most active and abundant.

The BBC's Victoria Gill looks under the microscope to discover the microplastics lurking in our waters.

A nerve agent was used to poison a Russian former spy and his daughter. What are they and what do they do?

Microplastic particles contaminate the riverbeds throughout the UK, research suggests.

A snowy owl, one of which stars in the Harry Potter films, brings in visitors to bird reserves.

Wild birds may catch and spread diseases as they gather to feed in gardens, say scientists.

Researchers in Texas aim to create robots that can cope with our messy world.

Rare footage of a baby, critically endangered western lowland gorilla was taken in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Congo.

Research shows that planets orbiting distant stars may be surprisingly colourful.

Sir John Sulston, a key figure in the race to decode the human genome, has died at the age of 75.

The government says it is better for coffee shops to offer discounts to those who bring their own cups.

Researchers are using powerful X-rays to look inside cannonballs found on the famous Tudor ship, the Mary Rose.

From boar hair toothbrushes to beeswax food wrap, here's how you can dump the disposable plastics.

A new study claims the remains discovered on a Pacific island are a 99% match with the explorer.

Two Emperor penguins stumbled across a camera that was left by an Australian Antarctic explorer.

Nasa's Juno mission begins to unravel the mysteries of the gas giant's interior structure.

Women are disproportionately affected by the impacts of changing weather patterns, studies show.

Red squirrel numbers in Scotland are being boosted by the activity of pine martens.

Nine teams, including one from the UK, will demonstrate new technology to map the sea floor.

Why red squirrel numbers are boosted by the activity of their natural predator, the pine marten.

Britain's carbon emissions have sunk to the level last seen in 1890, helped by reduced coal use.