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Alien bird risk from pet trade
The trade in caged birds poses a risk to native species if birds manage to escape, research suggests.
Tidal lagoon: £1.3bn Swansea Bay project backed by review
Plans for a £1.3bn tidal lagoon off Swansea are backed in a government-commissioned review.
Orcas reveal the origin of menopause
By studying the long lives of killer whale families, researchers say they have solved the evolutionary mystery of the menopause.
'Star Wars gibbon' is new primate species
A gibbon living in the tropical forests of China is a new species of primate, scientists say.
Mysterious fossils find place on the tree of life
Scientists say they have solved the mystery surrounding a sea creature that lived more than 500 million years ago.
Nightmare on the pill
Millions of women have no problem with the pill but some find it shatters their mental health. Here The Debrief's Vicky Spratt describes years of depression, anxiety and panic.
Inside the secret lives of polar bears
A camera attached to the neck of a female polar bear shows two bears breaking through ice sheets to hunt for prey.
Blind mice have sight restored
Blind mice regain partial vision after stem cell reprogramming
'Star Wars gibbon' is new primate species
Scientists have found a new species of gibbon living in the tropical forests of south west China.
'Puppy talk' - why do we use it and do dogs respond?
Scientists decode "dog-directed speech" - and they find puppies respond but older dogs ignore it.
Japanese monkey tries to mate with deer
A male Japanese monkey has been filmed trying to mount and mate with a Sika deer.
Donald Trump win 'won't sway world on climate'
Targets on CO2 will continue despite a climate change sceptic becoming president, a UK minister says.
Brazil: Clash of cultures over Amazon dams
Indigenous groups and river dwellers are battling the government and big corporations over the huge dams being built to meet Brazil's energy needs.
Warming world harming insects' reproduction, says study
A warming world is harming insects ability to reproduce, which could have long-term consequences, scientists warn.
Primate tool-use: Chimpanzees make drinking sticks
Critically endangered chimpanzees in Ivory Coast craft extra-absorbent drinking sticks, researchers observe.
New candidate for 'missing element' in Earth's core
Scientists believe they have established the identity of a "missing element" in the Earth's core.
Chimp drinking culture caught on video
Critically endangered chimpanzees craft absorbent drinking sticks, remote cameras reveal.
Obama says shift to green energy is 'irreversible' despite Trump
Renewable energy will continue to grow in the US despite the antipathy of the incoming Trump administration.
Mother-baby bonding insight revealed
Scientists say mothers hold babies on the left to help in bonding - and this is not unique to humans.
Urbanisation signal detected in evolution, study shows
Scientists discover a 'clear signal' of urbanisation in the evolution of organisms around the globe.
China pollution: 'It can be completely dark'
A look at life inside China's most polluted city. Shijiazhuang is currently underneath a thick layer of toxic smog.
Brixton Road breaches annual air pollution limit in five days
A south London road breaches its EU annual air pollution limit for 2017 in just five days.
Forensic science standards 'at significant risk'
The quality of forensic science work in England and Wales is putting the integrity of the criminal justice system at risk, the regulator warns.
Notorious bird egg thief on the run in Brazil
A notorious egg thief is on the run after stealing bird eggs worth up to £5,000, after authorities in Brazil lost track of him.
Huge Antarctic iceberg poised to break away
One of the 10 largest icebergs ever recorded is ready to break away from Antarctica, scientists say.
Fossil fruit from 52 million years ago revealed
Fossils of ancient plants shed light on how the family that includes crops such as potatoes evolved.
Polar ship's Antarctic base gets £100m upgrade
The UK's largest Antarctic research station which will be home to the ship nearly named Boaty McBoatface gets a £100m upgrade.
Seal found in Blakeney garden 2km away from the sea
A seal is found in the back garden of a holiday home, 2km (1.2 miles) away from the sea.
UK military to build prototype 'laser weapon'
The UK Ministry of Defence has officially awarded a £30m contract to produce a prototype laser weapon.
Climate change: Fresh doubt over global warming 'pause'
New research backs a controversial study that found there had been no slowdown in global warming.
Mystery cosmic radio bursts pinpointed
Astronomers have pinpointed the source of mysterious radio bursts from space.
Migrant farm workers may stay after Brexit but red tape goes
The government is "absolutely committed" to ensuring that British farmers have access to migrant workers after Brexit.
London visitors' last chance to see Dippy ahead of tour
The UK's most famous dinosaur skeleton is on show for the last time ahead of nationwide tour.
Chicago zoo welcomes baby orangutan
A two-week-old baby orangutan makes its public debut at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.
Law needed to limit Brexit's environmental impact, say MPs
Brexit poses a huge risk to the UK wildlife and habitats, a group of MPs says.
Science to look out for in 2017
Rebecca Morelle looks ahead to some of the big events in science expected in 2017.
Germany 'pollution spike' follows New Year's Eve fireworks
New Year fireworks contributed to high pollution levels in German cities, official figures suggest.
New beginning for illegally traded endangered species
Illegally traded endangered species that escape to form secondary populations offer opportunities for their long-term survival, a study suggests.
World's oldest known killer whale Granny dies
The world's oldest known killer whale, estimated to be 105 years old, is missing and presumed dead, researchers say.
'Better estimate' of volcanic ash cloud return
Potentially disruptive volcanic ash clouds cross Northern Europe more frequently than previously thought, according to a new study.
India's double first in climate battle
India opens two world-leading clean energy projects - the world's biggest solar farm and a chemicals plant using CO2 to make baking soda.
David Hempleman-Adams urges climate change action after Arctic voyage
The adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams calls on politicians to "grasp the nettle" on climate change.
Donald Trump makes top Republican fear environmental future
A leading US Republican fears for the future of her grandchildren with Donald Trump as president.
Coming up
From a majestic natural spectacle to a high-octane technological thrill ride, here's our guide to the big science events of 2017.
Scientists' work recognised in New Year Honours
The work of a number of the UK's leading scientists has been recognised in the New Year Honours.
Private vehicles add to Delhi's pollution woes
Despite its alarming pollution levels, Delhi has seen an explosion in the number of private vehicles, while public transport is in decline, environmentalists warn.
China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017
China announces a ban on all ivory trade and processing activities by the end of 2017.
The year 2016 in archaeology
Here's a selection of the most inspiring findings in archaeology revealed this year.
Birds migrating earlier as temperatures rise
Migrating birds are arriving at their breeding grounds earlier as global temperatures rise, an Edinburgh University study finds.
Rare giraffe born on Boxing Day
A rare giraffe has been born at Chester Zoo.
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