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The robotic probe lifts off from the lunar surface carrying samples of rock and dust to send to Earth.

The world's most productive astronomical facility releases its third big tranche of sky data.

Researchers say the paintings in modern-day Colombia are believed to be about 12,000 years old.

Maps will feature peaks and glaciers named after British individuals who've advanced polar science.

Keyboardist Edwin Congreave says musicians should stop global tours to slow climate change.

Scientists are urging people and firms to change the way they use technology to reduce emissions.

Boris Johnson is set to unveil plans for world-leading emissions UK cuts - but are they enough?

The robotic Chang'e-5 probe starts work to gather lunar samples it can send to Earth for study.

The discovery is expected to advance medical research in treating disease.

Provisional figures indicate that 2020 will be one of the hottest in a record dating back to 1850.

High resolution imagery shows ocean waves are taking their toll on the giant ice block called A68a.

Secretary General Antonio Guterres says our "war" on the natural world will come back to haunt us.

Experts call for urgent action to protect England's smallest freshwater sites, from ponds to streams.

The telescope was used in decades of astronomical discoveries and as a backdrop for Hollywood films.

The robotic Chang'e-5 mission makes a soft landing on the lunar nearside.

The business secretary is heading up next year's COP 26 climate summit alongside his cabinet role.

The prime minister's recent climate plan won’t do enough to curb UK emissions, an analysis says.

A powerful telescope in Australia gives a glimpse of three million galaxies in record time.

Moves by China, along with the election of Joe Biden, make temperature targets more achievable.

Destruction of the rainforest increased by 9.5% compared to the previous 12 months, new data shows.