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Satellite data shows that 2020 and 2016 are essentially tied as the hottest years since records began.

The aerospace industry is testing models of radical looking aircraft, but will they ever make it into production?

Six principles that have helped Elon Musk become the richest person on the planet.

The UK government launches a public consultation on using gene editing to modify livestock and crops.

The government rejects holding an inquiry into plans for a coal mine, meaning it can progress.

Scientists are racing to find out more about variants of the coronavirus that are spreading fast.

The Trump administration pushes ahead with first oil lease sales in an Arctic wildlife refuge.

What do eclipses look like on Mars? Nasa rovers see the planet's moons pass in front of the Sun.

Volunteers led the rescue effort to save the young 11ft-long stranded orca in Orkney.

The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate.

The statue to palaeontologist Mary Anning will stand near her birthplace on Lyme Regis seafront.

Sea Shepherd says the collision happened after it came under attack in the Gulf of California.

The unusual phenomenon looks like candy floss on the trees - but touch it and it melts away.

The BBC's Tom Heap explores exciting emissions-saving ideas that could help save the planet.

The giant development lies 75 miles away from England's largest sea bird colony in Yorkshire.

Climate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions.

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year.

Found with most of its organs intact, the rhino is thought to have lived more than 20,000 years ago.

Prof Dieter Helm is among the environmentalists and scientists who have been recognised.

A selection of the best science and environment features published this year.

The Green Alliance says there is gap between the PM's plans and what is needed to meet carbon targets.

A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings.

A dozen ocean species new to science could already be threatened by climate change, scientists find.

Hurricanes, floods and wildfires wreaked havoc, causing deaths and a huge financial impact.

Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images.

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

Officials seek a criminal probe after photos of 540 deer and boar corpses are shared on social media.

The successor to AlphaGo is being used to create a more efficient type of video compression.

It might have suffered a big break-up this week but the iceberg is still carrying substantial bulk.

Scientists have filmed octopuses in the Red Sea lashing out at fish during a group hunt.

The US space agency releases an animation to show how its Perseverance robot will land on Mars.

The dark green mineral has been called kernowite as the rock comes from a mine in Cornwall.

The giant iceberg that's been drifting through the South Atlantic experiences a major break-up.

Scientists say the cub, which died about 56,000 years ago, is "the most complete wolf mummy known".

Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - have crossed paths in the night sky.

A top Chinese scientist addresses claims the coronavirus leaked from her lab in the city of Wuhan.

Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test.

The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change.

Archaeologists link the destruction of a "high status" village to the uprising in Roman Britain.

Sir David examines how wildlife adapts to the forces of nature, such as volcanoes, in a new series.

Plans for airports, energy and roads are facing multiple legal challenges over climate commitments.

Next year will be slightly cooler thanks to La Niña, but will still be one of the hottest on record.

The broadband network owned by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate sends up 36 new satellites.

The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

Smoke from wildfires could be a surprising new route for the spread of microbes, experts believe.

The huge iceberg clips the seafloor off South Georgia island and knocks off a sizeable fragment.