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The research centre dedicated to the science of cracks

Sat, 2020-02-08 10:00
Strathclyde University is claiming a world-first with a research centre that simulates and analyses fissures.
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Climate change: Loss of bumblebees driven by 'climate chaos'

Fri, 2020-02-07 11:25
"Climate chaos" has caused widespread losses of bumblebees across continents, experts say.
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Fireflies face extinction risk - and tourists are partly to blame

Fri, 2020-02-07 10:35
Tourists love the sight of fireflies glowing at night but it can kill the insects, scientists say.
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Poorer households may get help on energy bills

Fri, 2020-02-07 10:01
The burden of paying for clean energy technology could be shifted to the tax payer.
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OneWeb: London start-up set to launch first big batch of satellites

Fri, 2020-02-07 05:34
The UK-based firm plans near-monthly launches of spacecraft to deliver a broadband internet service.
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Seven female scientists you may not have heard of - but should know all about

Fri, 2020-02-07 03:27
The government is being told to act over a "lack of visible role models for girls" in science. Here's a whole array they could use.
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MPs question ministers on tree-planting plans

Fri, 2020-02-07 03:23
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers is quizzed on the government's tree-planting plans.
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'A turtle inspired us to tackle plastic pollution'

Thu, 2020-02-06 16:39
A couple who met while travelling say seeing the "scary" impact of rubbish spurred them into action.
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Climate change: Clean tech 'won't solve warming in time'

Thu, 2020-02-06 11:32
Breakthrough technologies cannot be relied on to help the UK meet its climate targets, a report says.
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Buses: Government unveils £50m plan to create first all-electric bus town

Thu, 2020-02-06 10:07
Local authorities can bid for the money to pay for a new fleet of up to 200 electric buses.
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Portsmouth academic develops 'perfect espresso' formula

Thu, 2020-02-06 09:57
A team of mathematicians and physicists say they have the formula for consistently good coffee.
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Christina Koch: Nasa astronaut to set new female space record

Thu, 2020-02-06 05:58
Nasa astronaut Christina Koch is set to complete the longest-ever single spaceflight by a woman.
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Mud wasps used to date Australia's aboriginal rock art

Thu, 2020-02-06 05:18
Scientists use the remains of wasps’ nests to date Australia’s ancient aboriginal rock art.
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Landmark study to transform cancer treatment

Thu, 2020-02-06 04:00
Scientists said 99% of understanding of cancer was missing until today.
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One of Kenya's last big 'tusker' elephants dies aged 50

Thu, 2020-02-06 03:09
Tim the elephant had tusks so long, they reached the ground. He died of natural causes.
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World's biggest iceberg makes a run for it

Thu, 2020-02-06 02:33
About a quarter of the size of Wales, the A68 iceberg is about to enter the open ocean.
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Green light for UK commercial telecoms Moon mission

Wed, 2020-02-05 19:00
The Lunar Pathfinder spacecraft will sell communications services to other missions at the Moon.
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David Cameron rejected offer to head COP26 climate conference

Wed, 2020-02-05 12:37
The former PM thought the job of heading the COP26 summit should go to a government minister.
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Ryanair rapped over low emissions claims

Wed, 2020-02-05 10:01
The UK's advertising watchdog says Europe's biggest airline misled consumers about its carbon footprint.
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Rules around human waste in farming are 'out of date'

Wed, 2020-02-05 01:37
Sewage used as fertiliser could harm agricultural land, says a report for the Environment Agency.
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