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Cave discovered on Moon could be home for humans

8 hours 40 min ago
It is the first cave to be discovered on the Moon and could protect astronauts from radiation.
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Titanic mission to map wreck in greatest-ever detail

Fri, 2024-07-12 14:51
A new expedition aims to document the world's most famous shipwreck in unprecedented detail.
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Rural domestic abuse convictions still 'woeful'

Fri, 2024-07-12 11:42
The BBC finds reports of domestic abuse in the countryside have gone up but convictions remain low.
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Leaks won't stop with £19 a year water bill rise, say firms

Thu, 2024-07-11 19:22
Water firms have hit out at bill rises of £94 over the next five years after wanting bigger hikes.
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Can we change how our brains age? These scientists think it’s possible

Wed, 2024-07-10 10:16
Lara Lewington searchs for the tech secrets that researchers hope will unlock eternal youth.
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Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protection

Wed, 2024-07-10 09:31
Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world's greatest shipwrecks.
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Europe's Ariane-6 rocket poised for debut launch

Tue, 2024-07-09 21:27
It's taken 10 years to develop and cost billions but the new launch vehicle is finally ready to fly.
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Smelly planet 'reeks of rotten eggs'

Tue, 2024-07-09 01:16
Most of HD 189733 b's atmosphere is hydrogen sulphide, which is also emitted during farts.
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Footage reveals 'miracle eagle chick' in flight

Thu, 2024-07-04 20:00
A white-tailed eagle that broke its wing has taken to the skies after its parents nursed it back to health.
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Footage reveals 'miracle eagle chick' in flight

Thu, 2024-07-04 20:00
A white-tailed eagle that broke its wing has taken to the skies after its parents nursed it back to health.
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Watch: Mount Etna spits lava into the night sky

Thu, 2024-07-04 13:34
Europe’s tallest active volcano roared as it spewed lava from one of its largest craters.
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No, UK weather is not being manipulated

Thu, 2024-07-04 12:02
False claims about weather manipulation and geoengineering have been spreading online. What are the facts?
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No, UK weather is not being manipulated

Thu, 2024-07-04 12:02
False claims about weather manipulation and geoengineering have been spreading online. What are the facts?
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Rare plants hidden in toys - and other trafficking tactics

Thu, 2024-07-04 10:04
How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.
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IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins

Thu, 2024-07-04 09:47
Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos.
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IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins

Thu, 2024-07-04 09:47
Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos.
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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California

Thu, 2024-07-04 08:04
Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.
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World's oldest cave art found showing humans and pig

Thu, 2024-07-04 01:00
The oldest example of cave art has been discovered on an Indonesian island and dated back 51,200 years.
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Hurricane Beryl: Record-breaking sign of warming world

Wed, 2024-07-03 22:23
Beryl is the earliest category five Atlantic hurricane on record, fuelled by exceptional sea warmth.
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Is climate change making hurricanes worse?

Mon, 2024-07-01 20:10
The number of hurricanes is not increasing, but they are becoming more intense as the world warms.
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