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Cloned monkeys: First primate clones are created in lab
Two monkeys named Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua have become the first primates to be cloned.
How to escape from a lion or cheetah - the science
Scientists work out how prey can escape much faster predators when hunting in the African savannah.
Donald Trump's 'hatred of sharks' benefits conservation charities
Shark conservationists see donations rise after claims the US president hates the animals.
First monkey clones created in Chinese laboratory
Two monkeys cloned using the 'Dolly the sheep' technique could bring the world a step closer to human cloning.
'Disco ball' put into space from NZ
US start-up Rocket Lab says its recent launch put a reflective sphere in orbit.
NTAs: David Attenborough on Blue Planet II's Impact
Sir David Attenborough's impassioned speech at the NTAs was all about protecting "our beautiful world".
Antarctica's Weddell Sea 'deserves protected status'
Scientists have called for special status to protect coral, penguins and other wildlife in Antarctica.
Antarctica's Weddell Sea 'deserves protected status'
Scientists dive into Antarctic waters to build the case for a vast new marine protected area.
The human-elephant conflict in India's tea state Assam
How expanding tea plantations in India's Assam state are putting humans in conflict with elephants.
Why you can't judge a zebra by its stripes
Looking at a zebra's stripes may not be a good way to tell different types apart, say scientists.
ISS cosmonaut does 'test flight' on a vacuum cleaner
Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov said he had many questions from people asking if it was possible.
New Caledonian crows show how technology evolves
Clever, tool-making crows show scientists the first foundations of technological development.
Are diesel cars always the most harmful?
Some in the car industry claim that modern diesel engines have been unfairly maligned.
The man risking his life to save pink dolphins
Fernando Trujillo works in dangerous areas of the Amazon to save the rare species.
Nasa removes US astronaut from ISS mission
Jeanette Epps would have been the first African-American astronaut on the space station crew.
Scapa Flow microplastics levels 'similar to Forth and Clyde'
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University took more than 100 sediment samples from 13 Orkney beaches.
Hope for threatened 'little tiger cat'
Habitat fragmentation is a bigger threat to Chile's wildcat than human persecution, say conservationists.
2017 'warmest year without El Niño'
Even with no natural climate boost, last year was the second or third hottest on record.
Crunch question
Insects are often portrayed as a sustainable superfood - and many are delicious.
Mystery deepens over mass die-off of antelopes
A mass die-off of antelopes in Kazakhstan was triggered by environmental factors, scientists believe.
Chemistry 'Van Gogh' could help with cancer
Scientists capture "incredible" images of instructions contained in DNA being read
ICEYE's 'suitcase space radar' returns first image
Finnish start-up ICEYE releases a "first light" picture from its novel radar satellite.
Moustached monkey is separate species
A monkey from Ethiopia and Sudan with a distinctive "handlebar moustache" has been identified as a distinct species.
UK firm contracts to service satellites
Effective Space says it will launch "space drones" to prolong the life of telecommunications satellites in orbit.
Most new cars must be electric by 2030, ministers told
Three-fifths of new cars must be electric by 2030 to meet climate change targets, ministers are told.
Paris, London
A partnership between Imperial College London and a major French agency will keep access to European research funding.
Dolphin diet study gives conservation clues
Wild dolphins burn up to 33,000 calories a day, say researchers - equivalent to about 60 salmon portions.
Mount Mayon: Philippines volcano spews out lava
Volcanologists say a "hazardous explosion" could be imminent, as thousands flee the area around Mount Mayon in the Philippines.
Hubble scores unique close-up view of distant galaxy
The Hubble telescope has scored an unprecedented close-up view of one of the Universe's oldest galaxies.
Jordan urged to end animal mistreatment at Petra site
Donkeys, horses and camels are beaten and forced to carry tourists in extreme heat, a group says.
Wallaby gives police slip on Sydney Bridge
The unusual sight of a wallaby bounding across the Sydney Harbour Bridge has surprised early-morning motorists.
Black Death 'spread by humans not rats'
Human body lice, rather than rat fleas, spread plague during the Black Death, a study simulating the outbreak suggests.
Huge oil spill left after burning tanker sinks off China
Fuel from the Sanchi has spread over more than 100 sq km and could badly damage marine life.
'Floating on air' after surgeons remove 19kg tumour
Watch surgeons as they remove a 19.5kg tumour from a woman's body.
How flowering plants conquered the world
Scientists solve Darwin's "abominable mystery": How flowers rapidly evolved and spread across the globe.
Hot topic
Can a series of scorching summers be blamed on climate change, and what do they tell us?
Baby Panda Yuan Meng makes debut in France
The first panda ever born in France has gone on display to the public.
Cloned Newmarket dachshund expecting puppies
Minnie Winnie was created by science after her owner won a competition.
Female engineers set for success
The UK has the lowest percentage of female engineering professionals in Europe, at less than 10%.
Smallest cat in world: Footage of rare animal
They weigh about 1kg and their eyes are six times more powerful than ours.
Citizen science bags five-planet haul
Astronomy enthusiasts help to confirm the existence of a five-planet system orbiting a far-off star.
UK satellite to make movies from space
The spacecraft paves the way to a constellation collecting full-colour, hi-def video of Earth.
Huge black hole blasts out 'double burp'
A massive black hole is seen to eject streams of high-energy particles after bingeing on hot gas.
A plastic-free high street by 2042?
Many high street stores use plastic to protect their fruit and vegetables.
Thirsty city
With water usage and droughts across the globe rising, the race is on to manage water more efficiently.
How green are the Tories?
Theresa May's environment policy pledge is the latest step in the party's journey on the issue.
Theresa May defends 'long-term' plastic waste plan
Campaigners say "emergency" action is needed now as the PM unveils a 25-year plastics crackdown.
Environment strategy aims to stop needless plastic waste
Theresa May launches a 25-year environmental plan, but green groups say it has no legal force.
Kitchen welfare
In Switzerland, lobsters must now be stunned before being boiled - but do they really feel pain?
Polar explorer Ben Saunders shares his top tips
Ben Saunders has led 13 expeditions since 2001 and has walked around 4,000 miles in skies.
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