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HMS Beagle: Dock for Darwin's ship gets protected status

Mon, 2020-05-11 13:53
The submerged mud berth on the River Roach in Essex is recognised as a nationally important site.
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Coronavirus: £2bn for 'once in a generation change' to transport

Sun, 2020-05-10 01:26
The money will be used to improve infrastructure for cycling and walking, Grant Shapps says.
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Government to urge us all to walk and cycle more

Sat, 2020-05-09 09:05
The transport secretary is expected to urge people to find more active ways to get to work.
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Scientists obtain 'lucky' image of Jupiter

Fri, 2020-05-08 22:44
The Hawaii-based Gemini telescope produces a super-sharp picture of the gas giant in the infrared.
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Certain landscapes show resistance to ash dieback

Fri, 2020-05-08 09:17
Some habitats can help dampen the spread of ash dieback, which threatens ash trees.
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Mark Carney: 'We can't self-isolate from climate change'

Fri, 2020-05-08 02:54
The former Bank of England governor says countries should invest in a cleaner economic recovery.
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Coronavirus: Boom time for bikes as virus changes lifestyles

Thu, 2020-05-07 09:32
Bicycle shops across the UK say demand for new bikes, and repairs for old ones, has risen sharply.
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How the Covid-19 pandemic is threatening Africa’s wildlife

Thu, 2020-05-07 09:24
Park rangers in Africa say the closure of safari tourism is leading to an increase in poaching.
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'Nearest black hole to Earth discovered'

Thu, 2020-05-07 01:20
An unseen object is found to be lurking in a double-star system a mere 1,000 light-years from Earth.
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Iceye's small radar satellites achieve big capability

Thu, 2020-05-07 00:57
One of the hardest tasks in Earth observation is tracking tiny changes in the shape of the ground.
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Coronavirus mutations: Scientists puzzle over impact

Thu, 2020-05-07 00:57
A study has identified a mutation that its authors say could make the coronavirus more infectious.
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England bad at penalties? Think again - say the Germans

Wed, 2020-05-06 23:02
New scientific research, from Germany of all places, suggests English footballers are actually good at spot-kicks.
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Tom Cruise: Filming in space and four of his other memorable stunts

Wed, 2020-05-06 22:24
The actor is well known for his daring stunts, but this takes things to another level.
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Coronavirus: Prof Neil Ferguson quits government role after 'undermining' lockdown

Wed, 2020-05-06 18:29
Prof Neil Ferguson, who advised ministers on coronavirus, says he "made an error of judgement".
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Climate change: Could the coronavirus crisis spur a green recovery?

Wed, 2020-05-06 10:26
Some governments want to channel their economic recovery plans into low-carbon industries.
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Climate change and Covid-19: Five charts that explain the impacts

Wed, 2020-05-06 09:26
How the global pandemic is limiting carbon emissions and what this will mean for climate change.
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Coronavirus and climate change a ‘double crisis’

Wed, 2020-05-06 09:09
Many activists have had to stop their usual work due to the pandemic. Here's how they're responding.
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Coronavirus: UK warned to avoid climate change crisis

Wed, 2020-05-06 09:07
UK government advisors say post-pandemic recovery funds should go to firms reducing carbon emissions.
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Scientists explain magnetic pole's wanderings

Wed, 2020-05-06 09:04
The North Magnetic Pole has been racing across the top of the world, from Canada towards Siberia.
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Climate change: More than 3bn could live in extreme heat by 2070

Tue, 2020-05-05 22:55
Areas such as India, Australia and Africa are predicted to be among the worst affected.
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