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Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement
The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.
Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled
There have been 33 outbreaks so far on farms, but the risk to humans remains low, the government says.
Hunt for rare daffodils that are feared lost
As daffodils burst into bloom, experts want help in finding rare treasures hiding in plain sight.
Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC
The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.
Stripey-faced fish named after warrior princess San
The newly discovered fish has stripes on its face like the Studio Ghibli warrior princess.
BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharply
The oil giant is widely expected to say it will scale back on renewables later this month.
Trump signs order shifting US back toward plastic straws
The president has long been a critic of paper straws, which he says don't work and dissolve too easily.
Earth's inner core may have changed shape, say scientists
The findings shed light on a deeply mysterious part of Earth that is key to life on our planet.
Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station
The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.
Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station
The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.
The indigenous community fleeing its drowning island
Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.
£22bn for 'unproven' green tech could raise bills, MPs warn
The Public Accounts Committee warns the government of gambling public money on carbon capture.
£22bn for 'unproven' green tech could raise bills, MPs warn
The Public Accounts Committee warns the government of gambling public money on carbon capture.
Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages
Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from.
'Build baby build', says PM as he sets out nuclear plan
The government wants to make it quicker and easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.
How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?
Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.
Record January warmth puzzles climate scientists
January was expected to be cooler than the same month last year, but was 0.1C warmer, which experts are struggling to explain.
First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.
Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant
The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.
Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant
The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.
Badger admiring Banksy-style image wins hearts in wildlife photo competition
Ian Wood put up a Banksy-style design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op
Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels
The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.
Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space
Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.
Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space
Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.
UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth
The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032
UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth
The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032
Scenic loch becomes magnet for Scotland's plastic waste
One of Scotland's biggest plastic problems, the Arrochar litter sink, sits at the head of Loch Long.
Scenic loch becomes magnet for Scotland's plastic waste
One of Scotland's biggest plastic problems, the Arrochar litter sink, sits at the head of Loch Long.
Endangered frog dads travel 7,000 miles to 'give birth'
Male frogs carrying tadpoles made an incredible journey to the UK by boat, plane, and car.
Endangered frog dads travel 7,000 miles to 'give birth'
Male frogs carrying tadpoles made an incredible journey to the UK by boat, plane, and car.
Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?
The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".
Could the UK actually get colder with global warming?
Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.
Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.
Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.
No targets for aviation or farming in UK climate plan
The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035.
No targets for aviation or farming in UK climate plan
The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035.
How sled dogs and pets respond when the clocks change
The breeds show different reaction to clocks going back and forward, a study suggests.
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.
Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say
Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.
Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say
Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.
UK to dispose of radioactive plutonium stockpile
The government says it will dispose of its 140 tonnes of radioactive plutonium - currently stored at Sellafield.
Giant iceberg on crash course with island, putting penguins and seals in danger
More than twice the size of greater London, the expanse of ice is unpredictable and dangerous.
Giant iceberg on crash course with island, putting penguins and seals in danger
More than twice the size of greater London, the expanse of ice is unpredictable and dangerous.
Trump vows to leave Paris climate agreement and 'drill, baby, drill'
The White House announces a "national energy emergency" to reverse US climate regulations and boost oil and gas.
'Dark oxygen' mission takes aim at other worlds
Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.
US grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosion
The rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.
Nasa astronaut stuck in space ventures outside
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.
Nasa astronaut stuck in space ventures outside
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.
'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.
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