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UK coal mine fights for future in court

Fri, 2024-07-19 01:44
The coal mine promises to be net zero but a recent major ruling has cast doubt on its future.
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Near-extinct crocodiles make comeback in Cambodia

Thu, 2024-07-18 14:26
The hatching of 60 eggs is a record for the endangered species in this century.
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Make electricity cheaper to boost heat pumps - climate advisers

Thu, 2024-07-18 10:33
Cutting electricity bills would persuade more people to install heat pumps, the government is told.
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Make electricity cheaper to boost heat pumps - climate advisers

Thu, 2024-07-18 10:33
Cutting electricity bills would persuade more people to install heat pumps, the government is told.
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Dinosaur skeleton fetches record $44.6m at auction

Thu, 2024-07-18 10:26
The near complete skeleton of a stegosaurus - named Apex - is 11ft (3.4m) tall and 27ft long, Sotheby's says.
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New tech aims to keep polar bears and people apart

Wed, 2024-07-17 09:40
Fears about the two species coming into contact are growing as Arctic sea ice melts.
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Secret 'sky island' rainforest saved by new discoveries

Tue, 2024-07-16 09:29
Dozens of unique animal and insect finds have helped secure protection for an unspoilt mountain forest.
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Cave discovered on Moon could be home for humans

Tue, 2024-07-16 01:00
It is the first cave to be discovered on the Moon and could protect astronauts from radiation.
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Cave discovered on Moon could be home for humans

Tue, 2024-07-16 01:00
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 searches for the tech secrets that researchers hope will unlock eternal youth.
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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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Europe's Ariane-6 rocket blasts off on maiden flight

Wed, 2024-07-10 09:56
After a successful launch, the upper-stage of the rocket goes on to experience an anomaly.
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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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