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Conservation: Bridge of hope for world's rarest primate
An artificial rope bridge across a divided forest could help save the ape, a type of gibbon, from extinction.
Unlocking the secrets of 'six-headed chief' burial
Archaeologists have used DNA analysis to help explain who was buried in the ancient Highlands grave.
Superconductors: Material raises hope of energy revolution
Scientists find a material that displays a much sought-after property at room temperature.
Idris Elba: We can all help solve climate change
Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina tell BBC podcast there is "hope" for beating climate change.
I Am Greta: The coming of age movie wrapped up in a super-hero flick
A documentary about the teenage climate change activist is compelling because it's so unlikely.
Glitter litter 'could be damaging rivers'
Glitter contains microplastics, which can get into rivers and seas, taking years to degrade.
Soyuz rocket reaches ISS in record time
The trip took just three hours and three minutes – half the usual journey time.
Google reveals Mineral crop-inspecting robots
The project will analyse every leaf on every crop, helping farmers tend the fields.
Europe steps up contributions to Artemis Moon plan
Thales Alenia Space will build Europe's two major contributions to the Lunar Gateway space station.
Coronavirus: Patient has sudden permanent hearing loss
UK doctors say it is the first such case they have seen linked to the pandemic coronavirus.
US West Coast fires: Is Trump right to blame forest management?
Is poor management of forests to blame for deadly fires in the United States?
Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals since 1995
Every type of coral has declined since 1995 because of climate change, an Australian study finds.
New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech
The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years.
Hidden camera's hugging tiger wins wildlife photo award
A camera-trap image of an Amur tiger takes the grand prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020.
Project Artemis: UK signs up to Nasa's Moon exploration principles
The UK backs the accords that will guide the American-led return to the Moon this decade.
Climate change: Better warning systems needed for extreme weather - UN
The UN calls for a rapid rise in investment in early warning systems for extreme weather events.
Covid reinfection: Man gets Covid twice and second hit 'more severe'
The report raises questions about how much immunity can be built up to the virus and how long it may last.
Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists
Bats have been scapegoated by humans for centuries, with Covid only the latest example, say scientists.
Coronavirus: WHO head calls herd immunity approach 'immoral'
Dr Ghebreyesus said allowing coronavirus to spread unchecked would cause unnecessary suffering and death.
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.
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