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'UK first' nuclear fusion plan for Nottinghamshire power station
A Nottinghamshire power station is put forward as a possible site for a prototype reactor.
UK will no longer use bee-harming pesticide
The pesticide was given temporary clearance to be used earlier this year because of a virus threat.
Mars: Nasa's Perseverance rover sends stunning images
Amazing images as Nasa's Perseverance rover lands on Mars and seeks signs of past microbial life.
DR Congo's Virunga National Park: The deadly job of protecting gorillas
In the past year, more than 20 rangers have been killed defending Africa's oldest national park.
The 'LitterCam' that's watching you
AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine .
Human origins: 'Little Foot' fossil's big journey out of Africa
How the priceless skull of an ancient ancestor was brought to the UK from South Africa for study.
Documenting emperor penguins in Antarctica
Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins.
Biden urged to back AI weapons to counter China and Russia threats
A long-awaited report says the US president should ignore calls for a ban on autonomous weapons.
Radar images capture new Antarctic mega-iceberg
Spacecraft that can see through cloud get their first good look at the frozen block known as A74.
UK meteor spotted above Midsomer Norton and Bath
Social media users reported seeing a 'flash' with a 'tail of orange light' in the night sky.
Letter demands action over 'UK nature in freefall'
Wildlife experts urge the prime minister to step up action on the loss of species in the UK.
Cumbria coal mine plan 'damaging PM's reputation'
Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy.
Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery
The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.
Aberdeen physicist behind first full-body MRI scanner dies
Prof John Mallard, formerly of Aberdeen University, was known for his pioneering work in medical imaging.
Brunt Ice Shelf: Big iceberg calves near UK Antarctic base
The berg covers 1,270 sq km - nearly 490 square miles - but its break-off was expected.
Climate change: Carbon emission promises 'put Earth on red alert'
Nations' current carbon-cutting plans will not keep global temperature rise below 1.5C, the UN says.
National Trust to plant blossom trees in cities
The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees to create new green spaces.
Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.
AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games
A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence.
How 30,000 elephant 'selfies' will help in conservation
Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts.
Mary Anning: Fossil hunter celebrated with Jurassic 50p coins
The 19th Century fossil hunter's achievements were often overlooked during her own lifetime.
Rare bird: 'Half-male, half-female' cardinal snapped in Pennsylvania
Jamie Hill said taking the stunning photos of the northern cardinal was "once in a lifetime".
Most pheasants sold for food 'contain lead shot'
Scientists say a pledge by shooting groups to phase out lead shot has had no detectable effect.
Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland
Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life.
Budget 2021: Chancellor must 'make finance green', say campaigners
Campaigners call for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to make system changes including a carbon emissions tax.
Australia: Oldest rock art is 17,300-year-old kangaroo
Scientists determined the painting's age by examining ancient wasp nests around the artwork.
Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline
Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers.
Hayley Arceneaux: Cancer survivor joins first all-civilian space mission
The SpaceX mission will make Hayley Arceneaux the first person with a prosthesis to visit space.
Video shows Perseverance rover's dramatic Mars landing
The Perseverance robot is seen touching down on the Red Planet in a whirl of dust and grit.
Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?
Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.
Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?
Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.
Mars landing: Photo shows Perseverance about to touch down
Nasa releases an astonishing image of its new Mars robot taken just moments before touchdown.
Yungblud 'honoured' to have David Bowie cover played on Mars
Nasa told the singer they would play his cover of David Bowie's Life On Mars as they landed
US rejoins Paris accord: Biden's first act sets tone for ambitious approach
Re-joining the Paris climate pact is a symbolic and practical first step for the Biden White House.
Mars landing: Excitement builds over new images from Nasa Perseverance rover
The rover touched down successfully on Thursday in Mars' Jezero Crater.
Mars landings: How many landings on Mars?
With two missions to land on Mars in 2021, Laura Foster looks back at all the previous attempts.
Foot-and-mouth outbreak's parallels with Covid pandemic
Twenty years on from the start of the foot-and-mouth crisis, the Covid parallels appear stark.
Key questions about Nasa's next Mars rover
We answer some common questions about the American Perseverance rover mission to Mars.
UK to launch 'high risk' science agency
The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.
Perseverance rover in 'great shape' after landing
Perseverance will now spend at least two years looking for evidence of past life on the Red Planet.
The dentist who helped a koala to walk
Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot.
Climate Change: How much did it cost the US economy in 2020?
As the US rejoins the Paris accord on Friday, we look at how much extreme weather events are costing the country.
Isle of Man Viking jewellery found by metal detectorist
A retired police officer found the rare silver and gold jewellery, which has been declared treasure.
Texas weather: How to stay safe in freezing conditions
From dressing properly, to keeping warm in power cuts, to signalling for help when stranded.
Smart materials: From tiny robots to colour-swapping clothes
A report examines the potential of materials that can change shape, adapt and repair themselves.
Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different
Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.
Climate change: Don't raid home insulation scheme, MPs urge ministers
The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation.
AI used to 'predict the next coronavirus'
Scientists use AI to tackle the puzzle of where a new coronavirus could emerge.
How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat
The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters.
High-altitude birds evolved thicker 'jackets'
Himalayan songbirds in colder, more elevated environments have feathers with more fluffy down.
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