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The brightest burst of light ever recorded was caused by a supernova, but that prompts new questions.
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The reservoir that provides around 70% of water in Colombia's capital is at less than 17% capacity.
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Record-breaking rainfall leaves fields under water, threatening this year's harvest yield and quality.
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Archaeologists unearth significant new paintings in the ancient Roman town buried by a volcano in AD79.
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Officials finalise a new federal rule for drinking water - designed to protect people from toxic substances.
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In the Russian region of Orenburg, thousands of people have been evacuated as water levels surge.
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Satellite images reveal the impact of the long drought on one of the country's main water sources.
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Our ancestors may have keptfoxes as pets long before domestic dogs, archaeological evidence suggests.
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The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.
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The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.
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The renowned scientist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2013.
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"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
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"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
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Locals say they have "grave concerns" over rising water levels at the Ffos-y-Fran opencast site.
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Monthly hot streak continues in March with scientists struggling to explain the scale of recent heating.
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The BBC's Nada Tawfik describes the moment clouds parted, allowing thousands to experience the full eclipse.
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The palm-sized creatures have silky golden locks, no eyes, a stumpy tail and flipper-like hands.
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Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
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Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
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See moment the Moon completely obscured the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona.
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A partial solar eclipse will be visible in some parts of the UK on Monday - weather allowing.
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Millions of North Americans will be treated to the view of a lifetime on Monday when the Moon blocks the Sun.
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Forecasters predict heavy cloud cover in some places, but better viewing conditions elsewhere.
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Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth.
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Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth.
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The blackout will give scientists a rare chance to do experiments they cannot do any other time.
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For them, experiencing a total solar eclipse is an otherworldly thrill that begs to be repeated.
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If you are not lucky enough to live along the route in North America, you can still follow its journey here.
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From wearing eclipse glasses to using your hands as a projector, here are ways to avoid an eye injury.
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Brazil and Colombia curbed logging in 2023, but other countries wiped out many of the gains.
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The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.
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The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.
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The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.
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Urban seagulls get a bad press but we must learn to live alongside them, say conservation experts.
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The six-part series 'Mammals' will air this Sunday at 19:00 GMT.
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Our household hoards of unused electricals and broken tech are growing, recycling campaigners warn.
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Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.
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The 16-mile tunnel across central London will capture raw sewage that would have spilled into the river.
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Researchers are identifying genes in the hop plant to produce varieties that will be more resilient to climate change.
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Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers.
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Physicists believe a new experiment could prove their existence and answer fundamental questions about our Universe.
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Renting in the countryside is outpacing London and other cities as house prices rise, a study finds.
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How lucky is that? The US will witness its second total solar eclipse in seven years on 8 April.
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How lucky is that? The US will witness its second total solar eclipse in seven years on 8 April.
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But the parliamentary move has been condemned as counter-productive by several African countries.
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London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth.
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London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth.
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London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth.
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A proposal to codify a new geological epoch based on humanity's influence on Earth is rebuffed.
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The fossil's bug-eyed appearance reminded researchers of the famous Muppet.
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