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Hurricanes: A guide to the world's deadliest storms
Animated guide explaining how hurricanes, typhoons or cyclones form, their effects and how they are measured.
Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction
Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site.
Ten countries kept out Covid. But did they win?
Covid-19 has infected almost every country in the world – apart from 10. So what do they do now?
Your pictures on the theme of 'garden creatures'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "garden creatures".
Coronavirus will be with us forever, Sage scientist warns
Sir Mark Walport says, unlike smallpox, coronavirus will not be eradicated by vaccination.
Earth Overshoot Day: When consumption outstrips the planet's eco resources
Today is Earth Overshoot Day, when scientists say we've used all the resources the planet can produce in 12 months.
Florida mosquitoes: 750 million genetically modified insects to be released
The aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences.
Ancient Egypt: Mummified animals 'digitally unwrapped' in 3D scans
The snake, bird and cat, from Swansea University's collection, are at least 2,000 years old.
Climate change: 'Unprecedented' ice loss as Greenland breaks record
In a record breaking 2019, Greenland lost enough ice to cover the UK with over 2m of melt water.
'Mummified' plants give glimpse of Earth's future
Fossilised leaves suggest some plants may adapt to grow more quickly as CO2 levels rise.
Dounreay site available for reuse in the year 2333
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority says the Dounreay facility will be ready for redevelopment by 2333.
Flint water crisis: Michigan 'agrees to pay $600m'
The crisis left at least 12 dead and exposed tens of thousands of children to lead poisoning.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: The animals at risk from Alaska oil drilling
As Donald Trump pushes forward with plans for drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, what is at stake?
Earliest art in the British Isles discovered on Jersey
Fragments of stone engraved with abstract designs are the earliest art in the British Isles.
Climate change: Dams played key role in limiting sea level rise
Huge dam projects that came on stream in the 1970s substantially slowed the rate of sea level rise.
UK to set limits on harmful airborne particles
A new UK target will be set to protect people from the effects of breathing in tiny particles.
Hands-free driving could be made legal on UK roads by spring
Government is consulting industry on technology which can take control of a vehicle at up to 70mph.
Mauritius oil spill: Satellite images show removal operation
Satellite images capture tug boats trying to remove the broken vessel, which spilled tonnes of oil.
Coronavirus smell loss 'different from cold and flu'
Covid-19 is not like other typical viral respiratory diseases and has some unique features, say experts.
Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'
The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)
Microplastic in Atlantic Ocean 'could weigh 21 million tonnes'
There are 12-21 million tonnes of tiny plastic fragments floating in the ocean, scientists say.
Mauritius oil spill: MV Wakashio captain arrested
Crew members say there was a birthday party on the ship the day it ran aground, according to police.
Project breathes new life into Early Irish and Old Norse
Musicians, historians and literary scholars hope to find a soundtrack to the world of the Vikings.
Swans' reputation for aggression examined
Researchers say their findings allow for a "better-informed judgment" of the birds.
Elephant shrew rediscovered in Africa after 50 years
The last scientific record of the "lost species" of elephant shrew was in the 1970s.
Fountainstown Beach: Bioluminescent plankton light up Cork beach
Bioluminescent plankton light up the waves at Fountainstown Beach, just south of Cork City.
'Highest temperature on Earth' as Death Valley, US hits 54.4C
A reading of 130F (54.4C) recorded in Death Valley could be the highest reliable recording ever.
The algorithms that make big decisions about your life
From insurance and healthcare to social media and policing, algorithms are used all around us.
Scientists unlock Alpine trees' molecular defence
Researchers say they have found a way to resist the spread of a disease threatening forests.
Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked MV Wakashio breaks up
The MV Wakashio, which spilled more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil off Mauritius, has split apart.
Rising water levels in Kenya's Great Rift Valley threaten jobs and wildlife
Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes by rising water levels in two Kenyan lakes.
Campaigners win fight to stop Maldives islands becoming luxury resort
Local residents in the Maldives have won a campaign against developers and the government who wanted to turn two islands into a luxury resort.
Robot boat completes three-week Atlantic mission
A UK uncrewed ocean-going vessel provides a glimpse of the future of robotic maritime operations.
Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden celebrates 350th anniversary
The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh celebrates three and a half centuries of science and conservation.
Star Carr: North Yorkshire's archaeological 'Tardis' 10 years on
Star Carr, a prehistoric site near present-day Scarborough, has yielded many important finds.
Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent?
Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much better.
Robots go their own way deep in the ocean
Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.
Golden eagles breeding success at Scottish Highlands estate
The raptors have bred on an estate in the Scottish Highlands for the first time in 40 years.
Why the Mauritius oil spill is so serious
The location of the Mauritian oil spill means the environmental consequences could be long-lasting.
What Europe's cities are doing to handle heatwaves
As London swelters, we look at how urban areas can adapt to deal with higher temperatures.
Mauritius oil spill: Almost all fuel oil pumped out of MV Wakashio
There has been a race against time to remove the fuel oil, amid fears that the ship will break up.
Europe's earliest bone tools found in Britain
Archaeologists say they've discovered the earliest known bone tools in Europe.
How Ebola prepared one doctor for Covid-19
How Ebola prepared one doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo to treat coronavirus.
Tiger sightings increase in Thai forest
This year 79 tigers were captured on hidden cameras in Thailand’s Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng forest.
New dinosaur related to T. rex discovered on Isle of Wight
Four bones found at Shanklin belonged to a new species of theropod dinosaur, a study finds.
Milne Ice Shelf: Satellites capture Arctic ice split
The Planet Earth-observation company releases new imagery of Canada's broken Milne Ice Shelf.
Climate change: Warming world will be 'devastating' for frozen peatlands
Huge stocks of greenhouse gases tied up in peatlands could be released as the world warms.
Climate change: Satellites record history of Antarctic melting
European spacecraft track in fine detail the thinning that's occurred at the continent's edge.
Detectorist 'shaking with happiness' after Bronze Age find
A metal detectorist discovers a rare hoard of Bronze Age artefacts during an expedition near Peebles.
Coronavirus: Is the world winning the pandemic fight?
Covid-19 has changed the world - are we winning or is the virus still taking hold, and when will it end?
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