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Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone.

Stevenage-built BepiColombo makes final flyby of Mercury ahead of entering the plant's orbit in 2026.

What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica.

Active worker bumblebees were spotted in Scotland over the Christmas break.

Active worker bumblebees were spotted in Scotland over the Christmas break.

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.

After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.

Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.

Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.

A whale that famously pushed its calf's dead body for 17 days in 2018 appears to be grieving again.

The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.

The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

About 200 footprints made by dinosaurs 166 million years ago have been unearthed in a quarry in Oxfordshire.

About 200 footprints made by dinosaurs 166 million years ago have been unearthed in a quarry in Oxfordshire.

Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.

LA is trying to expand its cycling network ahead of the 2028 Olympics, but some are skeptical.

Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost

Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost