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CT Scan helps rare washed-up turtle
A rare sea turtle discovered washed up on an Anglesey beach is closer to full health after scans reveal why she found it difficult to dive.
Doomsday clock moves closer to apocalypse
The minute hand of the symbolic Doomsday Clock moves to two-and-a-half minutes to midnight.
Tim Peake's capsule goes on display at Science Museum
UK astronaut Tim Peake talks about returning to space as the capsule that carried him to the ISS goes on display.
Tim Peake's capsule goes on display at Science Museum
The capsule that carried Tim Peake to and from the International Space Station goes on display at London's Science Museum.
Northumbria University 'life-threatening' caffeine test fine
University is fined £400,000 after students are given 100 times too much caffeine in an experiment.
Trump's 'control-alt-delete' on climate change policy
Are the Trump team's actions on climate and energy the opening shots in a war on knowledge?
London's dirty air: How bad is it?
How do scientists assess the scale of dirty air across the UK and just how dangerous is the air that we breathe?
Cats may be as intelligent as dogs, say scientists
Cats are as good as dogs at certain memory skills and may be just as smart, say scientists.
Trump backs Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines
President's support for Keystone XL and Dakota Access proves he is a climate threat, critics say.
London pollution: 'Very high' air pollution warning alert
A "very high" air pollution warning has been issued for London for the first time under a new alert system.
Extra letters added to life's genetic code
Scientists have created bacteria that thrive using an expanded "genetic alphabet".
Five in final stretch of Moon race
The Google-sponsored race to put a privately funded spacecraft on the Moon has just five teams left in the competition.
'Warrior of high status' was buried at Scottish Viking site
The excavation of a rare, intact Viking boat burial in western Scotland has been set out in detail for the first time.
Fire brigade help Yorkshire Wildlife Park give polar bear dental check-up
South Yorkshire Fire Brigade were called in to assist in giving a polar bear a dental check-up.
Rare bat born by C-section in San Diego Zoo
A Rodrigues fruit bat has been born by C-section at San Diego Zoo.
Flood prevention being ignored - MPs
Ministers accused of not tackling concerns over home insurance, building rules and planning.
Quentin Willson encouraging the use of electric cars
Motoring journalist Quentin Willson calls for cheaper and simpler prices to encourage the use of electric cars.
Gator aid
Texan Christy Kroboth used to have a quiet job in a dentist's surgery. Now she spends her time jumping on animals many times her size - and taping their jaws tightly shut.
Fire of Australia: The return of the world's finest uncut opal
The opal dubbed the Fire of Australia is back on public display after 70 years in a safe deposit box.
Cambridge scientists consider fake news 'vaccine'
Concern at fabricated stories on websites prompts a psychological study to help people spot fake news.
Project aims to grow a 'city of trees'
A project aims to plant three million trees - one for every man, woman and child - in Greater Manchester over the next 25 years.
Roger Harrabin: World v Trump on climate deal?
As the new president settles in, much of the world reaffirms its commitment to the Paris agreement.
Gore 'hoping for best' from Trump over climate
Ex-US Vice President Al Gore, who has made a new climate change film, says he thinks campaigners will "win" the debate.
Larsen ice crack continues to open up
The crack in Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf that looks set to spawn a giant iceberg has spread a further 10km.
Ants use Sun and memories to navigate
Scientists say ants can plot a route home even when travelling backwards.
'Lost kingdom' linked to Galloway
Archaeological research at a site in Galloway suggests it may have been at the heart of a "lost kingdom" from the Dark Ages.
Why are we running out of courgettes?
Bad weather in Italy and Spain is significantly increasing the price of vegetables across northern Europe
BBC Breakfast presenters meet 'Orangu-cam'
The Breakfast team have been monkeying around with one of the stars of new series 'Spy in the Wild'.
Robotic sleeve 'hugs' failing hearts
US scientists develop a robotic sleeve that can help hearts pump when they fail to work properly.
Trump's EPA nominee Scott Pruitt grilled on oil company ties
Donald Trump's choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt, has faced some tough questioning at his confirmation hearing.
Primates facing 'extinction crisis'
Primates are facing an extinction crisis, according to researchers who have found that 60% of species are under threat.
Galileo satellites experiencing multiple clock failures
The onboard atomic clocks that drive the satellite-navigation signals on Europe's Galileo network have been failing at an alarming rate.
Climate change: Data shows 2016 likely to be warmest year yet
Temperature data for 2016 shows it is likely to have edged ahead of 2015 as the world's warmest year.
DNA-testing smartphone aims to tackle drugs resistance
A smartphone attachment that analyses DNA could help improve cancer and tuberculosis treatments.
Moth with 'golden flake hairstyle' named after Donald Trump
The moth, which has a wingspan of just over a centimetre, was discovered in California.
Obama administration gives $500m to UN climate change fund
The payment to the UN Green Climate Fund was announced three days before Donald Trump takes office.
IVF: First three-parent baby born to infertile couple
A technique designed to help parents affected by genetic disorders is used to tackle infertility.
Aeolus wind mission heads for test and launch
UK engineers finish the assembly of a wind-observing satellite that meteorologists expect to have a major impact on weather forecasts.
Drone footage shows huge Antarctic ice crack
Aerial video shows a huge ice crack which is forcing British Antarctic Survey staff to leave their base.
Last man to walk on the Moon, Gene Cernan, has died
Documentary maker reflects on the life of astronaut Gene Cernan, following his death.
Concerns over first snow and common leopards found in same area
Video footage showing snow leopards and common leopards sharing the same habitat causes alarm.
Common leopards 'moving to higher altitudes'
Common leopards could be moving to higher altitudes on the Tibetan plateau.
Gene Cernan, last man to walk on Moon, dies aged 82
US astronaut Gene Cernan, commander of Apollo 17, has died, his family and Nasa announce.
Venus wave may be Solar System's biggest
A giant wave in the atmosphere of Venus may be the biggest of its kind in the Solar System.
Trump team moving away from supporters on climate science
The incoming Trump administration accepts far more of the research on climate change than many of their political supporters, say British scientists.
Ice crack to put UK Antarctic base in shut-down
The British Antarctic Survey is pulling all staff out of the space-age Halley base in March because of a big crack in nearby ice.
Battery with inbuilt 'fire extinguisher' developed
Flames from an exploding battery were put out in less than half a second during tests.
Prince Charles co-authors Ladybird climate change book
Prince Charles co-authors a book for adults in the style of the well-known children's series.
SpaceX rocket successfully lifts off
SpaceX successfully launches a rocket, its first mission since an explosion in September.
SpaceX returns to flight with Falcon 9 rocket launch
The US SpaceX rocket company resumes operations after a launch pad explosion in September.
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