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A telescope to study planets beyond our Solar System is selected by the European Space Agency.

Researchers produce a metal with exotic electrical properties by mimicking a pattern from Japanese basket-weaving.

Dogs are being trained to detect ancient treasures in an attempt to tackle cultural heritage trafficking.

Sudan died in a Kenyan conservancy at the age of 45, after months of ill health.

A US study shows that more children draw women scientists than they did in the 1960s and 1970s.

Sudan's death at the age of 45 leaves only two females of his subspecies alive in the world.

Two patients have had pioneering stem cell therapy to restore their vision.

Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned by Novichok nerve agents, the PM says. So what are they?

The organisation keeping track of the deadly chemicals held by countries around the world.

Three pioneers who are shattering stereotypes surrounding the world of science and engineering.

Meet the "mudlarkers" looking for archaeological artefacts along the banks of the Thames.

The "confident and curious" cub was born at Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig, Scotland.

As the fight against plastic pollution gains momentum, firms are tackling the issue in different ways.

In the first of our Future of Work series, we look at how new tech could change our working lives.

New evidence from Kenya suggests that local climate change drove early human innovation.

How Stephen Hawking used his recognition to highlight challenges and existential threats for humanity.

Petrol and diesel cars must be phased out earlier than the 2040 target, four Commons committees say.

The physicist will be remembered mainly for three things, says fellow scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

A new study shows that the atmospheric carbon levels projected by 2060 will affect coral reefs.

Listen to five thought-provoking perspectives from world renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, who has died at the age of 76.