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Denman Glacier: Deepest point on land found in Antarctica
Denman Glacier reaches down to more than 3,500m below sea level. Only ocean trenches go deeper.
Minecraft diamond challenge leaves AI creators stumped
Humans usually take minutes to learn how to find diamonds in the game, but AI agents struggled.
Hendrix in the clear over parakeet release
Researchers say the rock star did not introduce the non-native species in Carnaby Street in the 60s.
Climate change: Anger as protesters barred from UN talks
Around 200 environmental campaigners are barred from climate talks after Greta Thunberg speaks.
Sulawesi art: Animal painting found in cave is 44,000 years old
Experts say the art, found in an Indonesian cave, could be the world's oldest recorded story.
A 'game changer' for cardboard box waste?
A factory in France is trialling a more efficient way of packaging orders, Emma Simpson reports.
Naturalist and presenter David Bellamy dies at 86
Tributes are paid to the "larger-than-life" TV broadcaster, scientist and conservationist.
Greta Thunberg named Time Person of the Year for 2019
The 16-year-old Swedish schoolgirl has inspired a global movement to fight climate change.
Climate change: Methane pulse detected from South Sudan wetlands
Emissions from the region made a major contribution to global greenhouse gas levels in 2010-2016.
Greta Thunberg: 'Almost nothing is being done'
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has addressed the COP25 summit, criticising politicians and CEOs.
Climate change: Major emitters accused of blocking progress at UN talks
Brazil, China, India and Saudi Arabia are criticised as anger grows at a UN climate change meeting.
Climate change: Greenland ice melt 'is accelerating'
The ice sheet's contribution to sea-level rise is now seven times what it was in the 1990s.
Seafloor scar of Bikini A-bomb test still visible
Seventy-three years after the first underwater nuclear explosion, scientists return to map the site.
Climate change: Amazon oil boom under fire at UN talks
Indigenous people come to COP25 to protest plans to expand oil production in the western Amazon.
Refugees at 'increased risk' from extreme weather
Climate change could make the problem worse, multiplying the misery for displaced people.
Grandmother killer whales boost survival of calves
The "grandmother effect" was even stronger with grandmothers that had gone through the menopause.
Climate change: 1.9 billion people rely on natural 'water towers'
A new study ranks the importance and vulnerability of high-mountain stores of water.
Four tiger foetuses found in Indonesian 'poacher' arrests
Sumatran tigers are critically endangered - with fewer than 400 believed to be left in the wild.
Brian Cox: Why I've been exploring our scientific past
The science broadcaster explains why he's been delving into the lives of some extraordinary scientists.
Madrid climate talks will set the tone for Glasgow 2020
The outcome of the COP25 UN climate conference in Spain will influence the event in Scotland next year.
Climate change: UN negotiators 'playing politics' amid global crisis
Political posturing is harming attempts to address key issues at the UN climate talks, participants say.
Polluting firms 'will be hit by climate policies'
Which business sectors will be winners and losers when, and if, climate change policies take affect?
Mike Horn and Boerge Ousland: North Pole explorers complete epic trek
The Norwegian-South African duo met up with a rescue team as they were dangerously low on food.
Plastic pollution: Wales should cut 3G sports pitch waste
There are concerns tyre infill from sports pitches is ending up in waterways and harming wildlife.
Seychelles: The island nation with a novel way to tackle climate change
The Seychelles has swapped 5% of its national debt for a cash injection to fight climate change and save its ocean.
General election 2019: Your questions on climate change and the environment
Your questions answered: The environment, wildlife and climate change.
Climate change: Oceans running out of oxygen as temperatures rise
A warmer world means oceans are able to hold less dissolved oxygen, which is bad news for many fish.
General election 2019: Labour 'beats other parties on climate change'
Friends of the Earth rates the party above the Greens and Lib Dems in its environment policy survey.
Indian Ocean Dipole: What is it and why is it linked to floods and bushfires?
A climate system in the Indian Ocean, known as the dipole, is behind extreme weather events in East Africa and Australia.
Biodiversity: The best plants for attracting insects to gardens
With insect populations in decline, a study shows how gardens can support beetles, spiders and the like.
How to have a more sustainable Christmas
From renting your tree, to sponsoring a turkey, a growing number of people are having a greener Christmas.
Bloodhound diary: Getting the job done at over 600mph
Land speed record holder Andy Green describes his final high-speed test run in the Bloodhound car.
Greta at United Nations climate talks one year apart
Life has changed a lot for the environmental activist in the space of a year.
Hungry North Pole explorers Horn and Ousland near end of epic trek
The Norwegian-South African duo are tired and hungry after trekking hundreds of miles.
Sydney Zoo: Does the world still need big zoos?
As Sydney gets a brand new zoo, animal experts question what we really learn from visiting captive animals.
COP25 climate change conference: What are you giving up for environment?
As the annual COP25 climate change summit continues in Madrid, we asked delegates from all over the world how they were adapting their lives for the sake of the environment.
US meteorite adds to origins mystery
Scientists are getting closer to tracing the sources of meteorites that fall to Earth.
Genetics can play key role in saving trees
Tree conservation strategies based on genetic data are best suited for landscapes affected by a rapidly changing climate, a study suggests.
Plastic pollution has killed half a million hermit crabs, study says
As plastic piles up on beaches, hermit crabs are getting trapped in plastic containers and killed.
Mars rover aims to grab a piece of history
British engineers test technologies that will be needed to bring samples of Martian rock to Earth.
Distant star's vision of our Sun's future 'death'
A newly discovered planet offers insights into the Sun's demise in 5-6 billion years.
Russian president warns over expansion of US space force
The Russian leader says the US "militarisation" of space means Moscow has to respond.
Climate change is causing birds to shrink, study suggests
In the 'largest study of its kind' researchers studied 70,000 bird specimens over a 40-year period.
Greta Thunberg's Atlantic crossing: 'Why I wanted to help'
Nikki Henderson, who helped Greta Thunberg get to Madrid, reveals what happened on their 19-day journey.
How drones can help with counting seals
Rangers on the Farne Islands in Northumberland use drones to keep track of the growing grey seal population.
'Forgotten' elm tree set to make a comeback
The elm can be restored to its former glory despite Dutch elm disease, say experts.
Climate change: Emissions edge up despite drop in coal
Emissions of CO2 have risen in 2019, say researchers, as oil and gas use continues to grow.
Artificial neurons developed to fight disease
Scientists make artificial nerve cells, paving the way for new ways to repair the human brain.
Greta Thunberg: People underestimate 'angry kids'
Climate activist Greta Thunberg said that adults should stop making young people "angry" over global warming.
Polar bear spray-painted with 'T-34' baffles Russia wildlife experts
Footage of a bear inscribed with "T-34" - the name of an iconic Soviet tank - is shared in Russia.
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