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The photos were used to help a Facebook algorithm learn to recognise images without supervision.

Ecologist Jamie Kingscott took a photograph of thousands of starlings as they surrounded his car.

London Zoo staff explain how they - and the animals - have coped in their most difficult year.

Last year Singapore approved the sale of 'chicken' grown in a lab. What is it exactly - and could it be better for the planet?

West Cumbria Mining says Cumbria County Council's latest decision "cannot be justified".

Wisdom is believed to have had more than 30 chicks in her life so far, and several partners.

The map will help to plan interventions such as tree planting and peat bog restoration.

Dealing with a Covid lockdown is tough - now poultry farmers face a second viral challenge.

These three artists turn complex research into easy to digest information to help fight coronavirus.

Two reports from MPs cast doubt on the government's approach to meeting its climate change goals.

Retreating Himalayan glaciers can become hazardous but such dangers are not being monitored, experts say.

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil orders an investigation following the BBC's report into the trade.

American scientists are working on a plan to "grow" wood in a laboratory without sunlight or soil.

Every year, 23 million truckloads of food go straight into the waste bin, according to the UN.

The UK is found guilty of “systematically and persistently” breaching air pollution limits.

A new five-year plan may signal a switch from fossil fuels, but economic worries could limit change.

See how extreme weather has affected an vital reservoir in California.

Researchers hoping to collect mud samples deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet were amazed to discover small creatures living in the dark, freezing water.

Green measures such as a change to the Bank of England's remit do not go far enough, critics say.

A Nottinghamshire power station is put forward as a possible site for a prototype reactor.

The pesticide was given temporary clearance to be used earlier this year because of a virus threat.

Amazing images as Nasa's Perseverance rover lands on Mars and seeks signs of past microbial life.

In the past year, more than 20 rangers have been killed defending Africa's oldest national park.

AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine .

How the priceless skull of an ancient ancestor was brought to the UK from South Africa for study.

Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins.

A long-awaited report says the US president should ignore calls for a ban on autonomous weapons.

Spacecraft that can see through cloud get their first good look at the frozen block known as A74.

Social media users reported seeing a 'flash' with a 'tail of orange light' in the night sky.

Wildlife experts urge the prime minister to step up action on the loss of species in the UK.

Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy.

The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.

Prof John Mallard, formerly of Aberdeen University, was known for his pioneering work in medical imaging.

The berg covers 1,270 sq km - nearly 490 square miles - but its break-off was expected.

Nations' current carbon-cutting plans will not keep global temperature rise below 1.5C, the UN says.

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees to create new green spaces.

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence.

Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts.

The 19th Century fossil hunter's achievements were often overlooked during her own lifetime.

Jamie Hill said taking the stunning photos of the northern cardinal was "once in a lifetime".

Scientists say a pledge by shooting groups to phase out lead shot has had no detectable effect.

Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life.

Campaigners call for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to make system changes including a carbon emissions tax.

Scientists determined the painting's age by examining ancient wasp nests around the artwork.

Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers.

The SpaceX mission will make Hayley Arceneaux the first person with a prosthesis to visit space.

The Perseverance robot is seen touching down on the Red Planet in a whirl of dust and grit.

Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.