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Mars: Nasa's Perseverance rover sends stunning images

Wed, 2021-03-03 10:17
Amazing images as Nasa's Perseverance rover lands on Mars and seeks signs of past microbial life.
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DR Congo's Virunga National Park: The deadly job of protecting gorillas

Wed, 2021-03-03 10:14
In the past year, more than 20 rangers have been killed defending Africa's oldest national park.
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The 'LitterCam' that's watching you

Wed, 2021-03-03 10:03
AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine .
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Glow-in-the-dark sharks found off New Zealand coast

Wed, 2021-03-03 08:17
The sharks live in deep waters and are thought to use light as a form of camouflage.
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Human origins: 'Little Foot' fossil's big journey out of Africa

Tue, 2021-03-02 18:00
How the priceless skull of an ancient ancestor was brought to the UK from South Africa for study.
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Documenting emperor penguins in Antarctica

Tue, 2021-03-02 10:09
Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins.
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Biden urged to back AI weapons to counter China and Russia threats

Tue, 2021-03-02 03:54
A long-awaited report says the US president should ignore calls for a ban on autonomous weapons.
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Radar images capture new Antarctic mega-iceberg

Mon, 2021-03-01 23:37
Spacecraft that can see through cloud get their first good look at the frozen block known as A74.
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UK meteor spotted above Midsomer Norton and Bath

Mon, 2021-03-01 19:11
Social media users reported seeing a 'flash' with a 'tail of orange light' in the night sky.
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Letter demands action over 'UK nature in freefall'

Mon, 2021-03-01 18:56
Wildlife experts urge the prime minister to step up action on the loss of species in the UK.
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Cumbria coal mine plan 'damaging PM's reputation'

Mon, 2021-03-01 16:04
Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy.
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Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery

Sun, 2021-02-28 06:37
The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.
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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Sat, 2021-02-27 10:22
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?
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Aberdeen physicist behind first full-body MRI scanner dies

Sat, 2021-02-27 06:10
Prof John Mallard, formerly of Aberdeen University, was known for his pioneering work in medical imaging.
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Brunt Ice Shelf: Big iceberg calves near UK Antarctic base

Sat, 2021-02-27 00:22
The berg covers 1,270 sq km - nearly 490 square miles - but its break-off was expected.
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Climate change: Carbon emission promises 'put Earth on red alert'

Fri, 2021-02-26 23:22
Nations' current carbon-cutting plans will not keep global temperature rise below 1.5C, the UN says.
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Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea

Fri, 2021-02-26 10:47
Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal.
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National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK

Fri, 2021-02-26 10:15
The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK.
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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Fri, 2021-02-26 10:04
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.
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AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games

Fri, 2021-02-26 03:00
A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence.
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