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It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing?

The industry could contribute almost a fifth of the global total of CO2 by 2050 but some nations resist targets.

The head of America's leading particle physics lab says a "factory" to make the Higgs boson will speed up discoveries.

What's behind the snapping sound when we crack our knuckles? Scientists have the answer.

Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah entered the vehicle.

Scientists have imaged a "transparent" galaxy that may have no dark matter.

A money-back scheme for returning glass, plastic bottles and cans in England is to be introduced.

A Manchester-led team tests the detector system it will use in Antarctica to find hidden iron meteorites.

All indigenous languages can be traced to a mother tongue dubbed Proto-Australian, researchers say.

The James Webb Space Telescope will not now be launched until "approximately May 2020".

Hunting pressures mean brown bear cubs now spend an extra year with their mothers, say scientists.

It's 50 years since the death of Yuri Gagarin, the Russian cosmonaut who was the first man to travel into space.

The Cambridge physicist's last broadcast interview covered gravitational waves from neutron star mergers.

The European Space Agency will work with Finland's ICEYE on ways to exploit its novel radar satellites.

Meena was raised a ‘good Indian girl' who was expected to get married, but she's off to Antarctica.

Measurements show the entire bulk of Europe's most active volcano is edging eastwards, Scientists say.

A new study investigates how early a warning can be issued for major earthquakes.

Rescuers manage to return just six surviving pilot whales to deeper waters in Western Australia.

About 150 animals wash up on a beach south of Perth, prompting a major rescue effort.

Students will be graded numerically on a scale from 9 to 1.

A new museum dedicated to IK Brunel reveals the man behind the carefully cultivated public image.

British scientists think DNA could be used to solve a global problem - where to store all our data.

VR has suffered from an image problem, so could very high resolution headsets be the answer?

Scientists investigate an unusual, small, mummified skeleton from Chile to establish its medical history.

It is estimated some 80,000 tonnes of plastic is circulating in a patch between Hawaii and California.

The UK government is failing rural communities and the natural environment, a report says.

The Nasa robot this week celebrates 2,000 martian days investigating the surface of the Red Planet.

Sheffield City Council's plan to fell thousands of healthy trees prompts angry protests.

The public is being asked to report damage to garden plants from visiting wild deer.

But there are opportunities to cash in on the "ocean economy", a major report for the UK government says.

Dinosaurs may have evolved horns and frills to attract a mate, according to a new study.

Peers vote for the UK to remain in Euratom until a post-Brexit replacement deal is in place.

The scientist's remains will be also be interred close to Charles Darwin's grave at Westminster Abbey.

A telescope to study planets beyond our Solar System is selected by the European Space Agency.

Sudan's death at the age of 45 leaves only two females of his subspecies alive in the world.

Researchers produce a metal with exotic electrical properties by mimicking a pattern from Japanese basket-weaving.

Dogs are being trained to detect ancient treasures in an attempt to tackle cultural heritage trafficking.

Sudan died in a Kenyan conservancy at the age of 45, after months of ill health.

The organisation keeping track of the deadly chemicals held by countries around the world.

A US study shows that more children draw women scientists than they did in the 1960s and 1970s.

Two patients have had pioneering stem cell therapy to restore their vision.

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.