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Human activity is leaving some migratory species like green turtles facing extinction, a UN report says.

In 1984 the presence of dinosaur fossils in Scotland was confirmed for the first time.

Scientists think eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula could continue for decades or even centuries.

A backlash against plans to reform agriculture in Wales is predicted by union leaders.

Nuclear fusion still remains a long way off but brings the world one step closer to endless clean energy.

As complaints of human waste pile up, new rules require climbers to properly dispose of their stools.

The last 12 months were the hottest on record, temporarily sending the world past a deeply symbolic mark.

Campaign group River Action say the Environment Agency did not enforce rules to stop fertilisers and chicken manure getting in river.

A Dane and a Briton are lauded for their critical contributions to the development of wind power.

Students win a prize for using AI to reveal the contents of 2000-year-old text for the first time.

The Lords Climate Change Committee called on the government to push back against mistruths on range and cost.

The pterosaur soared over the heads of dinosaurs in Scotland 168-166 million years ago.

Researchers want a new, much bigger supercollider but is it worth us paying the 12bn price tag?

The British Antarctic Survey hope the new technology will change what we know about global warming.

River flowing past the famous white 'Bake Off' tent is among those polluted by chemicals and tyre particles.

Cheap, highly insulating and sustainable, straw has a lot of potential for the building industry.

National award opens to young science writers from state schools around the UK.

Ecologists hope a new map of our historic hedgerows will lead to better protection for a key wildlife habitat.

The reawakened craft has begun detailed analysis of the lunar surface including nearby rocks

The National Trust hopes to develop swathes of humid woodland on the Atlantic coast.

The lander has begun sending photos, including that of a nearby rock nicknamed "toy poodle".

The 20-deck Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.

The world's biggest wildlife citizen science project is back, here is a selection of your photos.

Greenfinches, sparrows and starlings have declined the most but other species including goldfinches are thriving.

Hermit crabs all over the world are using our discarded plastic and other waste in place of their natural shells.

The first vehicle to achieve powered flight on another planet suffers rotor damage three years into tour.

The Lisa project to detect gravitational waves will be one of the most complex ever space missions.

The first image of the Slim spacecraft shows it to be in an awkward position on the lunar surface.

The world's largest rainforest protects us from climate change but deforestation has left it vulnerable.

A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.

The discovery reveals how Arabica coffee got its sweet flavour and may help future-proof the drink.

The Slim spacecraft was switched off after failing to generate power - but the Sun may now revive it.

It becomes only the fifth country to soft-land on the Moon but power supply problems may hinder its mission.

The Peregrine One spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere after failing to reach the Moon.

Permission to treat sugar beet seeds with a pesticide that can harm bees is given by the government.

Intelligence agency GCHQ say pictures of Colossus a reminder of the UK ingenuity that helped defeat Hitler.

Despite a drop in fly-tipping on public land, farmers say they are being targeted by criminal gangs.

Cross-party committee says government has not built enough new flood defences or properly maintained the old ones.

Researchers say it will speed up drug testing but animal rights campaigners have grave concerns.

The world's biggest iceberg, A23a, is experiencing rapid decay as it moves through the Southern Ocean.

Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past.

The former secretary of state sets his sights on helping Joe Biden's re-election campaign.

Local councils are struggling to clear blockages and obstructions across the public footpath network.

Scientists discover a huge, ring-shaped structure in space which questions our ideas of the universe.

The city was built 2,500 years ago but may have been abandoned after a volcanic eruption.

Kew scientists discovered nearly 100 new plants and fungi last year - but some may already be extinct.

Who are the eight surviving members of humanity's greatest feat of exploration?

Environmental scientists have warned the practice could be devastating for marine life.

Climate records tumbled "like dominoes" in 2023, with temperatures far above any recorded level.

An American spacecraft hoping to land on the lunar surface may become inoperable within hours.