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Skull of dinosaur called 'one who causes fear' found in Patagonia
The animal had horns and a large skull making it a fearsome predator around 85 million years ago.
Science cuts could see experts leave UK, warns Nobel laureate
Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse also says science is crucial for dealing with climate change.
A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
Those who fly more should be taxed more, and air miles incentives should be banned, campaigners say.
Climate change: China absent from key UK meeting
Despite an official UK invite, China is not taking part in a key summit on climate and development.
Japan's cherry blossom 'earliest peak since 812'
The early peak is thought to be linked to climate change as spring temperatures rise.
Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier
A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.
Long spaceflights and endurance swimming can 'shrink the heart'
Spaceflight and endurance swimming can both cause the heart to lose mass, say researchers.
Covid: Secret filming exposes contamination risk at test results lab
A BBC undercover reporter saw practices that could mean people receiving a wrong test result.
Climate change: Consumer pose 'growing threat' to tropical forests
Imports of coffee, cocoa and beef in rich countries cause the loss of almost four trees per person per year.
Suez Canal: How did they move the Ever Given?
The giant cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal has been successfully moved after nearly a week.
'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame
Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer.
'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'
Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.
Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off
Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues.
The real reason humans are the dominant species
How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.
Green Homes Grant scheme to insulate houses axed
Homeowners were invited to apply for grants to insulate houses but the scheme is being suddenly ended.
Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says
The space agency rules out a 2068 threat to Earth from the "poster child for hazardous asteroids".
'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained
Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.
More chances to see the Northern Lights
Activity on the sun, crucial for generating the charged particles we see in the sky as the aurora, is now on the increase . Our BBC Weather Watchers have grabbed some great shots of the recently and there could be more opportunities in the coming years as solar activity increases. Simon King finds out more.
Bangladesh at 50: Why climate change could destroy my ancestral home
As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parents' country.
Extinction: Elephants driven to the brink by poaching
The ivory trade and habitat loss combine to push Africa's elephants closer to extinction.
Facial recognition beats the Covid-mask challenge
As people all over the world mask up, how has the facial-recognition industry coped?
New Alan Turing £50 note design is revealed
The banknote will enter circulation on 23 June - Alan Turing's birthday - and will be made of polymer.
Why cutting down trees can be good for the climate
Tree felling is helping to restore an ancient ecosystem which can store even more carbon than trees do.
Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'
A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival.
Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark
A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain.
UK seeks to drill more oil and gas from North Sea
More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces.
Machine finds tantalising hints of new physics
A team working at the Large Hadron Collider finds signs of new physical laws.
Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid
It looks like the viruses that cause colds wins in the battle to infect our cells.
Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'
She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley.
UK 'heading towards digital skills shortage disaster'
Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses.
Green plan to upgrade homes was 'botched', say MPs
A scheme offering people up to £10,000 for insulation has only reached 10% of its target, MPs say.
Sport urged to drop high carbon sponsorship deals
Sports teams and competitions are urged to drop sponsorship deals from companies that promote "high carbon lifestyles, products and services".
'Sonic boom' in Dorset blamed on 'fireball meteor'
People in parts of south-west England report seeing a "streak of light" hurtling across the sky.
Iceland volcano: Lava-spewing Fagradalsfjall 'subsiding'
The eruption was the first in the area for about 800 years and followed thousands of earthquakes.
Bill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chief
Bill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues.
Icelandic volcano erupts near Reykjavik
Meteorologists say the last known eruption in the area was about 800 years ago.
Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space
Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die.
Do the Shetland Islands need a tunnel vision?
Some on the islands are looking to the Faroes for inspiration in tackling transport issues.
Police warn students to avoid science website
Universities are urged to block a science research website, which police say could put data at risk.
SLS: Successful test for world's most powerful rocket
Engineers have carried out a major engine test of Nasa's Space Launch System.
Protect our ocean 'to solve challenges of century'
Protecting the ocean has a triple whammy effect, safeguarding climate, food and biodiversity.
Sir David Attenborough answers dinosaur query from Otis, 4
Four-year-old Otis's mum was stumped, so they wrote to Sir David Attenborough... and he replied.
Local traffic changes 'more divisive than Brexit'
The schemes were introduced to tackle increasing traffic on minor roads but some face fierce opposition.
Cummings wanted science funding doubled
The prime minister's former aide criticises the department over PPE and procurement at start of the pandemic.
Iceland shaken by more than 50,000 earthquakes in three weeks
Geologist Helga Torfadottir takes a BBC team to an active volcano area.
Astroscale to showcase space debris removal
The international company will fly a demonstration of the technology it hopes can help clean up space.
Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'
The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population.
Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China
The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.
Mars: Vast amount of water may be locked up on planet
Experts suggest much of the water Mars once had is now contained in minerals.
Green Brexit didn't happen, says environmental coalition
But the government says Brexit enables the UK to set its own rules to deliver better environmental outcomes.
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