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Norway to boost protection of Arctic seed vault from climate change
Measures are announced after water enters a frozen facility guarding the world's key crop seeds.
Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary's first Humboldt penguin chick in decade
A Humboldt penguin chick has hatched at a sea life sanctuary for the first time in more than a decade.
Greece battles locust plague on Agios Efstratios island
Locals say sheep on Agios Efstratios are starving as so much plant life is being devoured by swarms.
Recycling body criticises Pringles and Lucozade packaging
The packaging for Pringles and Lucozade Sport are among the most difficult to recycle, a trade body says.
UN looks to protect birds from green energy threats
Shutting down wind farms when birds pass over is one of the methods being tested to save migrating species.
China claims breakthrough in mining 'flammable ice'
The vast reserves of methane hydrates under the bottom of the sea could be key to future energy needs.
2017 Whitley Gold Award winner: 'Fish loved me but people didn't'
Zafer Kizilkaya's work saved a Turkish community. His fish conservation model's now widely adopted.
Trump 'can't escape climate change' impacts says Fiji PM
Whether or not the US is involved in global talks, the US will also feel the impacts of climate change.
Nasa seeks experiment ideas for Europa lander
Nasa is seeking the best ideas for experiments to fly on a mission that will land on Jupiter's moon Europa.
Would you drive a car made from plants?
Students in the Netherlands have come up with this novel design.
Treasure trove of new plant discoveries revealed
Almost 2,000 plants new to science have been identified in the past year, but many are at risk.
Recycling nightmares - but can packaging be improved?
Much of the packaging we put in the recycling bin ends up in landfills, but a design competition backed by Prince Charles is aiming to tackle the issue.
Florida man tries to kiss rattlesnake; gets bitten
"One boy said: I'm going to kiss it in the mouth," the snake's owner said.
Paris climate deal is 'lifeline' for world's poorest countries
The countries most vulnerable to climate change say the rapid implementation of the accord is key to their survival.
Rare 'lefty' snail left on the shelf
Rare left coiled snail, Jeremy, has been rejected by potential mates and is now stuck in a love triangle.
Cities need 'hedges as well as trees' for environment
Scientists suggest smaller plants are better at absorbing air pollution around tall buildings.
Snail's DNA secrets unlocked in fight against river disease
Scientists have decoded the genome of a snail involved in the spread of a deadly parasitic disease.
Google DeepMind patient app legality questioned
A leaked letter throws doubt on the legal basis for sharing 1.6 million patient records with DeepMind.
Remote island has 'world's worst' plastic rubbish density
The uninhabited Pacific island is littered with 37.7 million pieces of plastic debris, scientists say.
Sesame project opens in Jordan
Meet the scientist behind one of the biggest science projects in the Middle East.
Turning goats into water: A solution for the desert
How an entrepreneur is bringing water to the deserts of Pakistan by using goats as currency.
Rare Mexican porpoise faces 'imminent extinction'
A fishing ban extension is said to be the best hope for the world's most endangered marine species.
Inmarsat rides SpaceX Falcon into orbit
The London-based satellite operator puts up a fourth spacecraft in its global broadband network.
Swansea uni studies Wales' waves and tides with 30m tank
Swansea University researchers are using the models to understand how best to use tidal power.
Iguana chase wins Bafta for Planet Earth II
The iguana chase won Planet Earth II the Bafta for Must-See Moment.
Dinosaur asteroid hit 'worst possible place'
How different Earth's history might have been if the space rock had struck a different location.
Killer whales swim past Orkney fishing boat
A pod of orcas make several close passes of a fishing boat off the coast of Orkney.
Could these mini reactors replicate the power of the Sun?
Tokamak Energy thinks its mini fusion generators will allow the company to test ideas faster than their competitors.
Lack of dust makes China's air pollution much worse
New research suggests that less dust means more dirty air in major Chinese population centres.
Why does Belgium shine so brightly?
Tens of thousands of people marvel over shots of brightly lit Belgium taken from space.
Safeguarding Islam's ancient past
A recent conference in Bahrain brought together experts in Islamic archaeology to discuss the lessons of the past and how to safeguard Muslim heritage for future generations.
Arctic summit: Trump to make 'right decision for the US' on climate
President Trump will make "the right decision for the US" as he reviews the climate change policy.
Helicopter crew's shark warning to paddle-boarders
A sheriff's helicopter crew warns paddle-boarders they are swimming with sharks off the California coast.
Lions face same threats as extinct Ice Age cats - study
Two big cats including the African lion are most at risk from extinction due to loss of prey, say scientists.
Chomsky: Republicans 'dangerous' on climate
Noam Chomsky argues the Republican Party is the most dangerous organisation in human history.
UN examines fossil fuel influence in climate talks process
Campaigners say there should be greater scrutiny of industry bodies that are involved in UN climate talks.
'Fake females' to aid rare moth work in Cairngorms
Male Kentish glory moths are to be counted with the aid of bits of rubber coated in the scent of female moths.
Identity of famous baby dinosaur fossil revealed
The fossil of a hatchling dinosaur dubbed Baby Louie is recognised as a new species of feathered dinosaur.
Baby brain scans reveal trillions of neural connections
Scientists release groundbreaking medical scans that reveal how the human brain develops.
Buddha's birthplace faces serious air pollution threat
Data collected from air quality monitoring stations shows high levels of pollution at the site.
Biomass crop acts as refuge for brown hare - scientists
An exotic grass planted as a biomass crop could be a valuable habitat for the brown hare, scientists say.
Amazing haul of ancient human finds unveiled
Yet more remains are presented of the extraordinary naledi people who appeared to cache their dead.
Climate talks cool on idea of accommodating the US
Delegates are wary of changing the Paris climate agreement just to keep the Americans on board.
US Air Force's secretive space plane lands after two years in orbit
After almost two years in orbit, the X-37B Orbit Test Vehicle has returned to Earth - but what has it been doing?
Rare ammonite 'death drag' fossil discovered
The creature's shell made a 8.5m-long mark as it drifted along the seafloor 150 million years ago.
X-37B space plane returns after two-year secret mission
What was the US Air Force's X-37B doing during its almost two years in orbit?
Staying on course
Land Speed Record holder Andy Green describes how the Bloodhound supersonic car will drive in a straight line.
Trump shadow hangs over climate talks opening
Climate negotiators meet in Bonn amid concern that the US president could shun the Paris accord.
Rare flowers destroyed in Australia after paperwork error
The French collection was incinerated by Australian biosecurity officers due to missing paperwork.
Keep out
The minefields laid in the Falkland Islands 35 years ago have been a blessing for penguins, which are not big enough to trigger explosions. But now the time has come for their home to be demined.
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