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Elephants counted from space for conservation
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation.
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Climate change: Biden's first act sets tone for ambitious approach
Re-joining the Paris climate pact is a symbolic and practical first step for the Biden White House.
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SLS: Nasa finds cause of 'megarocket' test shutdown
An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa's new "megarocket".
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Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight
The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival.
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Butterfly wings captured in slow motion footage
Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly's flying skill.
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Coal mine go-ahead 'undermines climate summit'
The UK's push to secure a deal over fossil fuels is being undercut by a decision to allow a new coal mine, MPs warn.
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Shetland space launch plans submitted
The proposals which have gone to the council and could support hundreds of jobs include three launch pads for rockets.
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SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test
The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time.
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Government defends Cumbria coal mine green light
Climate change: Cumbria coal mine "risks making Britain a laughing stock"
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Climate change: 'Exceptionally hot' 2020 concludes warmest decade
The years between 2011 and 2020 were the hottest on record, and 2020 was among the warmest of all.
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Electric eels work together to zap prey
The electric predators work in groups to herd and "zap" their prey in unison, scientists shocked to discover.
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Honey detective work raises fears for bees
Pollinators risk running short of food as wildflowers disappear in a "green desert", experts warn.
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Past Covid-19 infection may provide 'months of immunity'
But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others again.
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Growing food: Call to give vegetable growers public cash
An alliance of food experts want more public funds to go towards Wales-grown produce.
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Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be 45,000 years old.
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Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder".
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Clean air: Coal burning ban and wet wood restrictions planned
A new clean air law could see burning house coal banned in Wales, and stricter rules on using wood fires.
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Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation
An investigation is launched after the marine mammal was found with the president's name on its body.
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Climate change: US emissions in 2020 in biggest fall since WWII
US greenhouse gas emissions tumbled below their 1990 level last year, because of Covid-19 shutdowns.
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Ocean pollutants 'have negative effect on male fertility'
Harbour porpoises exposed to PCBs had shrunken testicles, suggesting sperm and fertility effects.
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