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Mysterious rise in emissions of ozone-damaging chemical

Thu, 2018-05-17 04:38
Researchers discover an unexplained rise in a compound that is highly destructive to the ozone layer.
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Copy of BepiColombo Mercury mission goes on display

Wed, 2018-05-16 23:42
London's Science Museum unveils a replica of the probe Europe will send to the inner-most planet.
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Switzerland to vote on pesticide ban 'in 3 years'

Wed, 2018-05-16 23:36
Campaigners force a referendum on the future use of synthetic pesticides in Switzerland.
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Stephen Hawking thanksgiving service public ballot closes

Wed, 2018-05-16 22:47
More than 27,000 people applied for 1,000 public places at the scientist's Westminster Abbey service.
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Delay for Bloodhound supersonic car's high-speed trials

Wed, 2018-05-16 17:55
Testing of the 1,000mph car is pushed back ahead of next year's attempt on the land speed record.
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1,600 IT workers and engineers denied UK visas

Wed, 2018-05-16 14:59
More than 1,600 IT specialists and engineers offered jobs in the UK were denied visas between last December and March, BBC News has learned.
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Dinosaur parenting: How the 'chickens from hell' nested

Wed, 2018-05-16 10:48
Dinosaurs may have used a unique nesting strategy to prevent their eggs from being crushed.
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MPs criticise government clean energy policies

Wed, 2018-05-16 09:01
Two parliamentary committees say ill-thought out policies have driven down clean energy investment.
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Building back up

Tue, 2018-05-15 18:21
After last years first test runs, the Bloodhound supersonic car is being rebuilt ready to go faster still.
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Building back up

Tue, 2018-05-15 18:21
After last years first test runs, the Bloodhound supersonic car is being rebuilt ready to go faster still.
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'Feel good' factor not CO2 boosts global forest expansion

Tue, 2018-05-15 16:56
Forests are increasing around the world because of rising incomes and national wellbeing say researchers.
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'Memory transplant' achieved in snails

Tue, 2018-05-15 03:31
Memories are transferred from one snail to another in a laboratory.
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'Memory transplant' achieved in snails

Tue, 2018-05-15 03:31
Memories are transferred from one snail to another in a laboratory.
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UK ups the ante on Galileo sat-nav project

Tue, 2018-05-15 02:35
London warns Brussels that it is prepared to block Galileo technologies from leaving the UK.
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Plant 'thugs' crowd roadside flowers

Mon, 2018-05-14 12:35
It is claimed the UK's roadside wild flowers are suffering because of pollution and poor management.
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Ebola's return

Mon, 2018-05-14 09:42
It is unrealistic to think Ebola will ever be eradicated, but it is now easier to prevent a crisis.
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Ebola's return

Mon, 2018-05-14 09:42
It is unrealistic to think Ebola will ever be eradicated, but it is now easier to prevent a crisis.
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'Oldest' turtle, 80, returns to Blackpool after 15 years

Sun, 2018-05-13 09:30
The giant green sea turtle is thought to be oldest of its kind in captivity in the UK.
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Cuckoo bee species 'hiding in plain sight'

Sat, 2018-05-12 12:16
Researchers identify 15 new species of sneaky bees hidden in museum collections and in an ancient thesis.
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Stephen Hawking service: Possibility of time travellers 'can't be excluded'

Sat, 2018-05-12 11:02
Anyone born in the next 20 years is eligible to apply for a seat at the Westminster Abbey service.
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