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Car-sized turtle fossils unearthed
The turtle is believed to have lived in northern South America between 13 and seven million years ago.
Record-breaking astronaut: 'Do what scares you'
Christina Koch spent 328 days on the International Space Station and was part of the first all-female spacewalk.
We're worse with food waste than we think
Every person in the world is wasting about 500 calories of food a day, according to a new study.
Antarctica's big new iceberg: Up close with B49
A US research ship is the first vessel to encounter Antarctica's giant new iceberg.
Wildlife photos: Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award
An image of two mice fighting on the underground over a crumb of food tops a popular wildlife photo poll.
How mattresses could solve hunger
Refugees in Jordan and scientists from the UK are growing fresh food using old mattresses.
'Rosalind Franklin': Europe's Mars rover heads for fit checks
The six-wheeled robot survives the simulated conditions it'll experience on the Red Planet.
Deforested parts of Amazon 'emitting more CO2 than they absorb'
Up to a fifth of the Amazon rainforest has become a net source of CO2, research suggests.
Tyrannosaurus species named 'Reaper of Death' found in Canada
The fossils of the predator, which stood around 8ft (2.4m) tall, were found by a farmer in Alberta.
Sir David Attenborough to explore threat to 'perfect planet'
A new series will show how the forces of nature - such as the weather - affect animals and the planet
Oxford University Museum of Natural History gives exhibits fresh look
The natural world specimens are being temporarily removed to make way for new display cabinets.
Ocean Infinity: Exploration company goes for robot boats at scale
Uncrewed Surface Vessels are the future on water, just as driverless cars are on land.
Climate assembly considers flying bananas
The UK's climate assembly considers the issues of flying bananas and indoor fleeces.
Solar Orbiter: Sun mission blasts off
The European probe will gather some of the most detailed ever pictures and movies of our star.
Climate change: Why are US senators wearing this symbol?
Climate Stripes, a graphic made by a UK academic, is being worn by US politicians posted on social media.
Solar Orbiter launch: what is it and what's it going to do?
Many scientists are calling it the UK's most important mission for a generation.
Four rare mountain gorillas 'die in Uganda lightning strike'
The four killed by suspected electrocution include a pregnant female, a conservation group says.
What do a coyote and badger tell us about animal relations?
A zoologist explains why footage showing the two animals working together, might be more common than you think.
Why is there less snow on Scotland's mountains this year?
Enthusiasts say they have noticed a difference in conditions on the hills in recent years.
The research centre dedicated to the science of cracks
Strathclyde University is claiming a world-first with a research centre that simulates and analyses fissures.
Climate change: Loss of bumblebees driven by 'climate chaos'
"Climate chaos" has caused widespread losses of bumblebees across continents, experts say.
Fireflies face extinction risk - and tourists are partly to blame
Tourists love the sight of fireflies glowing at night but it can kill the insects, scientists say.
Poorer households may get help on energy bills
The burden of paying for clean energy technology could be shifted to the tax payer.
OneWeb: London start-up launches first big batch of satellites
The UK-based firm launches 34 spacecraft for its broadband internet mega-constellation.
The Chinese doctor who tried to warn others about coronavirus
When Li Wenliang warned about a Sars-like virus at his hospital in Wuhan, authorities tried to silence him.
Seven female scientists you may not have heard of - but should know about
The government is being told to act over a "lack of visible role models for girls" in science. Here's a whole array they could use.
MPs question ministers on tree-planting plans
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers is quizzed on the government's tree-planting plans.
Christina Koch: Nasa astronaut sets new female space record
Nasa astronaut Christina Koch completes the longest-ever single spaceflight by a woman.
'A turtle inspired us to tackle plastic pollution'
A couple who met while travelling say seeing the "scary" impact of rubbish spurred them into action.
Climate change: Clean tech 'won't solve warming in time'
Breakthrough technologies cannot be relied on to help the UK meet its climate targets, a report says.
Buses: Government unveils £50m plan to create first all-electric bus town
Local authorities can bid for the money to pay for a new fleet of up to 200 electric buses.
Portsmouth academic develops 'perfect espresso' formula
A team of mathematicians and physicists say they have the formula for consistently good coffee.
Mud wasps used to date Australia's aboriginal rock art
Scientists use the remains of wasps’ nests to date Australia’s ancient aboriginal rock art.
Landmark study to transform cancer treatment
Scientists said 99% of understanding of cancer was missing until today.
One of Kenya's last big 'tusker' elephants dies aged 50
Tim the elephant had tusks so long, they reached the ground. He died of natural causes.
World's biggest iceberg makes a run for it
About a quarter of the size of Wales, the A68 iceberg is about to enter the open ocean.
David Cameron rejected offer to head COP26 climate conference
The former PM thinks the job of heading the COP26 summit should go to a government minister.
Green light for UK commercial telecoms Moon mission
The Lunar Pathfinder spacecraft will sell communications services to other missions at the Moon.
Ryanair rapped over low emissions claims
The UK's advertising watchdog says Europe's biggest airline misled consumers about its carbon footprint.
Rules around human waste in farming are 'out of date'
Sewage used as fertiliser could harm agricultural land, says a report for the Environment Agency.
Petrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035
Boris Johnson unveils the plan as he launches a "year of climate action" alongside Sir David Attenborough.
COP26: PM 'doesn't get' climate change, says sacked president
Boris Johnson has failed to lead over the UK's hosting of a key climate summit, its former boss says.
Boris Johnson: 'Global warming is taking its toll'
The prime minister says climate change is harming "the most vulnerable populations around the planet".
Sir David Attenborough: 'Now is the moment'
The broadcaster and naturalist says the Glasgow climate summit later this year is "extremely important".
O'Neill: PM 'doesn't really get' climate change
Former minister Claire O'Neill has said the prime minister "doesn't really get" climate change.
Climate change: Australian TV audience boos sceptical senator
Jim Molan was laughed at while on a live TV show, in an incident that has got Australia talking.
Coronavirus: China wildlife trade ban 'should be permanent'
China should apply a permanent ban on the wildlife trade in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Climate change: Sacked climate chief 'may sue government'
Claire O’Neill, an ex-minister, had been due to preside over the UN climate meeting in Glasgow.
The medieval knight who went into space
Multimillionaire computer games veteran Richard Garriott is also a pioneer of space tourism.
Cycling through Europe's deadliest air
Serbia has been named as the country with the highest rate of pollution-related deaths in Europe.
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