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Skywatchers set for Draconid meteor shower
The meteor shower reaches its peak this week, and will be visible in UK skies, weather permitting.
T. rex dinosaur 'Stan' sold for world record price
The near-complete, 67-million-year-old fossil fetches $31.8m ($24.6m) at Christie's in New York.
Two women share chemistry Nobel in historic win for 'genetic scissors'
This year's prize, which is for work on genome editing, is awarded to two women for the first time.
September was world's 'hottest on record'
Scientists say it is a clear indication of temperatures rising because of emissions from our society.
The man who proved black holes weren't 'impossible'
The UK scientist confessed to being a bit slow in class, but went on to win the Physics Nobel.
Boris Johnson: Wind farms could power every home by 2030
Boris Johnson is promising to "build back greener in his leader's speech to the Conservative conference.
Black hole breakthroughs win Nobel physics prize
Three scientists including the UK's Roger Penrose have been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Beirut blast was 'historically' powerful
The port area of Beirut was destroyed by one of the biggest non-nuclear explosions in history.
Israel moves to ban 'immoral' animal fur trade
New regulations would make it the first country in the world to outlaw selling fur for fashion
Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to Hepatitis C discovery
The virus is a major cause of liver cancer and can lead to people needing a liver transplant.
Tasmanian Devils reintroduced into Australian wild
Its thought the mammals, classified as endangered, were wiped out on the mainland by dingoes.
McDonald's among food firms urging tougher deforestation rules
Unilever and Tesco also say a new law should apply to all deforestation, whether legal or illegal.
Climate: The week Boris Johnson turned green, or did he?
Are Boris Johnson's pledges at this week's UN general assembly a landmark for the environment?
Nasa Wallops launch: Astronauts to test new $23m toilet at space station
Astronauts will test the female-friendly toilet before its probable use in a future lunar mission.
National Trust suffers 'worst year' for ash dieback
The late frost and dry spring has created a 'perfect storm' for disease spread, the charity says.
Covid-19: Funding crisis threatens zoo conservation
As Covid-19 threatens conservation work, Whipsnade Zoo is hoping for rhino breeding success.
Cambridge University to cut fossil fuel investments by 2030
The university says it is responding to the "urgent existential threat" of climate change.
What wobbling rocks can tell us about nuclear safety
How precariously balanced rocks will inform the earthquake hazards faced by critical infrastructure.
Covid: Vaccine will 'not return life to normal in spring'
Leading scientists call for realism about what a vaccine against Covid can achieve next year.
Plastic straw ban in England comes into force
Businesses can no longer sell or supply the single-use items as part of efforts to reduce pollution.
Covid-19: Funding crisis threatens zoos' vital conservation work
The body that represents British zoos says they are facing the biggest cash crisis in their history.
Extinction crisis: World leaders say it is time to act
As world leaders line up to address the UN biodiversity summit, experts say our future is at stake.
Biodiversity: Why the nature crisis matters, in five graphics
Human destruction of nature has led to the extinction of many plants and animals.
Two-fifths of plants at risk of extinction, says report
We are failing to harness the many benefits plants can provide, say scientists.
Space station crew woken up to hunt for air leak
Ground controllers say the leak is coming from a Russian module on the International Space Station.
Berlin patient: First person cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown, dies
Mr Brown, known as the Berlin patient, was cured after a bone marrow transplant to treat leukaemia.
Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters
Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries.
Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
Zimbabwe: Elephants die from 'bacterial disease'
More than 30 elephants were found lying on their stomachs, according to wildlife officials.
Rio Tinto: Mining giant accused of poisoning rivers in Papua New Guinea
More than 150 people in Bougainville have filed a complaint against the embattled Rio Tinto company.
Buried lakes of liquid water discovered on Mars
The underground lakes were detected in the Red Planet's south polar region.
Anger as Brazil revokes mangrove protection regulations
Environmental groups have called the move to revoke regulations that protect mangroves a "crime".
The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week
Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons.
Sir David Attenborough warns world leaders over extinction crisis
The naturalist uses a UN event to call on world leaders to do more to protect nature.
Boris Johnson promises to protect 30% of UK's land by 2030
Countries must act now to reverse biodiversity loss, Boris Johnson will tell a UN event later.
Maple trees offer most protection from harmful UV
A species of maple tree gives the best protection from damaging sunlight, a study suggests.
Brain-eating microbe: US city warned over water supply
People in Lake Jackson, Texas, are urged to take precautionary measures amid contamination concerns.
Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests
The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.
Tasmania pilot whales: Rescuers release 108 surviving animals
Efforts now turn to the disposal of some 350 whale carcasses after Australia's worst ever stranding.
Covid-19: What do scientists think of the PM's plan?
The new coronavirus restrictions have been met with mixed reviews.
What's in Boris Johnson's climate in tray?
The PM promises he won't be caught "lagging" on green polices.
'My yacht was attacked by killer whales'
A skipper from Scotland has been telling how an orca pod attacked his yacht in the seas off north west Spain.
Sir David Attenborough breaks Jennifer Aniston's Instagram record
The broadcaster gains a million followers within five hours of joining the platform.
Missing golden eagle's tag 'wrapped in lead and dumped' in river
The satellite tag from a bid of prey that disappeared six years ago was found by a walker in Perthshire.
Global warming driving California wildfire trends - study
Climate change is behind the scale and impact of recent wildfires in the western US, scientists say.
Teaching offshore robots to speak our language
New technology has been unveiled which allows humans to ask robots questions and understand their actions.
How lockdown birds sang to a different tune
It's official, bird song did sound different during lockdown, according to a scientific study.
UK can be 'Saudi Arabia of wind power' - PM
The UK prime minister says the UK holds extraordinary potential for wind power.
Sir David Attenborough joins Instagram to warn 'the world is in trouble'
The broadcaster gained more than 200,000 followers within an hour of posting his first video.
Mysterious beaked whale smashes mammal diving record
A Cuvier's beaked whale stays under water for almost four hours, leaving scientists puzzled.
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