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Swimmer has Russian Ross Sea talks
The record-breaking endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh discusses the possibility of an Antarctic Ross Sea marine reserve with the Russians.
Bloodhound car has engine fitting
The Bloodhound Super Sonic Car has a fitting with the Rolls-Royce jet engine it will use to try to break the world land speed record.
House sparrow rule roost in Scotland
House sparrows are the most commonly spotted bird in gardens in Scotland, according to an RSPB survey.
Badger TB vaccine expansion plans
A trial to give Bovine TB vaccines to badgers will expand after it was deemed a success by scientists in Cornwall.
Mars rover detects 'useful nitrogen'
The Curiosity rover makes a detection of nitrogen compounds which provide further evidence that ancient Mars would have been a habitable world.
Hopes grow for climate-proof beans
A breakthrough in the development of temperature-resilient beans could help sustain a vital source of protein for millions of people around the globe.
The myths about food and pregnancy
Pregnant women are often told what to eat and what to avoid but sound advice can get lost in a mix of badly-reported science and old wives' tales.
Why I consumed my own blood
Michael Mosley on why he snacked on his own blood
Where does my personality fit in?
Is your personality suited to the place you live? New research maps the personality of 380 locations in Great Britain.
Short circuit delays LHC restart
The restart of the Large Hadron Collider hits a delay, after a short circuit is detected in one of its powerful electromagnets.
Olive tree disease spreads in Italy
Italy must step up efforts to contain a bacterial disease blighting olive trees in the southern province of Lecce, EU officials warn.
Alien plants 'no threat' to UK flora
A study suggests that non-native plant species do not pose a risk to native flora, as widely assumed, because negative impacts are limited to localised areas.
VIDEO: Solar 'could provide 4% of UK electricity'
Solar power could provide up to 4% of the UK's electricity by the end of the decade, the government has said.
Big rise in solar energy use predicted
Solar energy could provide up to 4% of the UK's electricity by the end of the decade, the government forecasts.
'Monster salamanders' in mass grave
Scientists report a new species of giant amphibian after digging up multiple fossils from an ancient, dried-up lake where hundreds of the beasts probably died.
Australia finds 'huge asteroid impact'
Scientists in central Australia discover what they say is a 400km-wide underground asteroid crater - the largest impact area ever found.
Being comfortable in robotics' uncanny valley
The capability of the latest intelligent robots is forcing us to address how far we want these machines integrated into our lives.
VIDEO: How robotic hand uses bio-signals
David Shukman looks at work being done at the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics, as the government pushes for more investment and co-operation in the field.
EC funds switch 'good for science'
Taking money out of Europe's research budget for a special economic stimulus plan will end up boosting science, claims Research Commissioner Carlos Moedas.
Gold in faeces 'worth millions'
US researchers are investigating ways to extract the gold and precious metals from human faeces.
Flower-friendly farms 'boost bees'
Planting farmland with strips of flowers can boost the number of wild bumblebees, but rarer species need special attention, a study has confirmed.
National Trust in climate change plea
The National Trust says climate change is the "biggest threat" to the land it protects, as the charity unveils a 10-year plan to help the environment.
VIDEO: Does your pet have 'separation anxiety'?
Vets are warning that a growing number of dogs and other pets are suffering from separation anxiety as peoples' working habits change.
The hunters breaking an Ebola ban on bushmeat
Meet the hunters ignoring the Ebola bushmeat ban
Seminal geology map rediscovered
One of William Smith's original 1815 geological maps of England, Wales and part of Scotland is re-discovered in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its making.
The beast of the Danube
The fish that can grow as big as a man and live for 30 years
Climate change 'big threat to China'
Climate change could harm crop yields and the environment in China, says the country's top meteorologist, in a rare official admission.
'Water man of India' bags top prize
An Indian campaigner who brought water to 1,000 villages using ancient methods wins a prize known as the "Nobel Prize for water".
VIDEO: Orangutan rescued from chicken coop
Budi, a baby orangutan who was rescued after being kept for months in a chicken cage in West Borneo, has made a remarkable recovery.
LHC restart 'not before Wednesday'
The second run of the Large Hadron Collider is set to ramp up this week but beams will not go 'full circle' before Wednesday, say scientists at Cern.
Academics to draw up fossil fuel plan
Climate scientists at leading universities are joining forces to discuss the basis for a set of principles governing investment in fossil fuels.
Rosetta's comet is spinning down
The comet being observed by Europe's Rosetta satellite is very gradually spinning down, most probably because its jets of gas and dust are acting like braking thrusters.
VIDEO: Eclipse images captured on camera
Millions of people watched the solar eclipse across the UK and northern Europe.
Possible fatty acid detected on Mars
A fatty acid might be among organic molecules discovered on Mars by Nasa's Curiosity rover.
Extinction threat to Europe's bees
Many of Europe's native wild bees are threatened with extinction, according to the first comprehensive assessment of risks.
VIDEO: Charles: US must lead on environment
The Prince of Wales has urged the United States to show stronger leadership on the protection of the environment, as Nicholas Witchell reports.
Ceres: Possible plume hints at active world
Crunch time for theories on Ceres
Online farm payment system ditched
A multi-million pound government IT system to process EU subsidy payments for farmers in England has been largely abandoned following "performance problems".
'Breathtaking' solar eclipse unfolds
Millions of people in the UK and northern Europe have glimpsed the best solar eclipse in years, with large areas plunging into deep shadow.
Isaac Newton royal medal discovery
A student at Oxford University has found that a coronation medal was personally designed by Isaac Newton and includes a political message.
Arctic sea ice hits record low
Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean has fallen to the lowest recorded level for the winter season, according to US scientists.
Beavers on River Otter 'native'
Wild beavers found living on the River Otter in Devon are a species which was once native to the UK, tests confirm.
Solar aeroplane arrives in Myanmar
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered plane attempting to fly around the world, completes leg four from Varanasi in India to Mandalay in Myanmar.
Lava tubes safe enough for Moon base
Natural tunnels known as lava tubes could safely house permanent bases on the Moon, scientists have said.
VIDEO: 'The passion gives you energy to fly'
Bertrand Piccard, one of the pilots taking it in turns to fly Solar Impulse 2, the solar-powered plane, around the world talks to the BBC from the plane.
VIDEO: Solar eclipse: 90 second explainer
BBC News explains Friday's rare celestial event and how you can observe it safely - in 90 seconds.
VIDEO: Do orangutans lie about their size?
Orangutans use their hands to alter their voices and make themselves sound bigger, say scientists.
Astronaut Peake tells of ISS mission
British astronaut Tim Peake tells School Reporters how beneficial work in space can be for those back on Earth.
Do orangutans lie about their size?
Orangutans use their hands to alter their voices and make themselves sound bigger, say scientists.
Ministers challenged over CO2 cuts
The UK government’s claim that the country leads the world in cuts of carbon emissions is challenged by researchers at Leeds University.
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