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Scientists unlock Alpine trees' molecular defence
Researchers say they have found a way to resist the spread of a disease threatening forests.
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'Hottest temperature on Earth' as Death Valley, US hits 54.4C
A reading of 130F (54.4C) recorded in Death Valley could be the highest reliable recording ever.
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Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked MV Wakashio breaks up
The MV Wakashio, which spilled more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil off Mauritius, has split apart.
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Rising water levels in Kenya's Great Rift Valley threaten jobs and wildlife
Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes by rising water levels in two Kenyan lakes.
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Campaigners win fight to stop Maldives islands becoming luxury resort
Local residents in the Maldives have won a campaign against developers and the government who wanted to turn two islands into a luxury resort.
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Robot boat completes three-week Atlantic mission
A UK uncrewed ocean-going vessel provides a glimpse of the future of robotic maritime operations.
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Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden celebrates 350th anniversary
The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh celebrates three and a half centuries of science and conservation.
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Star Carr: North Yorkshire's archaeological 'Tardis' 10 years on
Star Carr, a prehistoric site near present-day Scarborough, has yielded many important finds.
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Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent?
Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much tighter.
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Robots go their own way deep in the ocean
Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.
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Why the Mauritius oil spill is so serious
The location of the Mauritian oil spill means the environmental consequences could be long-lasting.
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Golden eagles breeding success at Scottish Highlands estate
The raptors have bred on an estate in the Scottish Highlands for the first time in 40 years.
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What Europe's cities are doing to handle heatwaves
As London swelters, we look at how urban areas can adapt to deal with higher temperatures.
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Mauritius oil spill: Rush to pump out oil before ship breaks
The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef on 25 July, and has leaked oil into the ocean.
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Europe's earliest bone tools found in Britain
Archaeologists say they've discovered the earliest known bone tools in Europe.
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How Ebola prepared one doctor for Covid-19
How Ebola prepared one doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo to treat coronavirus.
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Tiger sightings increase in Thai forest
This year 79 tigers were captured on hidden cameras in Thailand’s Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng forest.
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New dinosaur related to T. rex discovered on Isle of Wight
Four bones found at Shanklin belonged to a new species of theropod dinosaur, a study finds.
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Milne Ice Shelf: Satellites capture Arctic ice split
The Planet Earth-observation company releases new imagery of Canada's broken Milne Ice Shelf.
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Climate change: Warming world will be 'devastating' for frozen peatlands
Huge stocks of greenhouse gases tied up in peatlands could be released as the world warms.
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