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German ship completes historic Arctic expedition
The German Research Vessel Polarstern returns to port after drifting for a year in Arctic sea-ice.
BCG: Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19?
Vaccines may cause wide-scale changes in the immune system which can boost the body's protection.
Planet Mars is at its 'biggest and brightest'
The Red Planet is unmissable in the night sky right now as its orbit aligns with Earth's.
'Real and imminent' extinction risk to whales
A letter signed by hundreds of scientists calls for global action to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Glass ceilings and black holes: How history was made in the 2020 science Nobels
What this year's science Nobel Prizes showed us about the darkest mysteries of the Universe.
Dexamethasone, remdesivir, Regeneron: Trump's Covid treatment explained
The US president has been given a number of different medicines to attack coronavirus and calm the immune system. What are they, and why is he taking them?
US Army trials augmented reality goggles for dogs
The goggles could let handlers direct their dogs from a safe distance, the army says.
'Rare' Sir Isaac Newton work found on bookshelf sells for £22k
Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy was found on a bookshelf during a lockdown clear out.
Attenborough: 'Curb excess capitalism' to save nature
Sir David Attenborough tells a new BBC podcast that we will all be happier if we live more frugally.
Prince William and Sir David Attenborough join forces on 'Earthshot' prize
The Duke of Cambridge and Sir David launch the biggest environmental award ever.
Are wildfires the end of the Californian dream?
As unprecedented wildfires rage across the Golden State, Californians have been bearing the brunt.
Square Kilometre Array project frets about satellite interference
There are worries that satellite mega-constellations could interfere with the Square Kilometre Array.
Should your accelerator pedal curb your speeding?
The EU proposes fitting all new cars with technology that makes it harder to exceed the speed limit.
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.
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