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Four rare mountain gorillas 'die in Uganda lightning strike'
The four killed by suspected electrocution include a pregnant female, a conservation group says.
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What do a coyote and badger tell us about animal relations?
A zoologist explains why footage showing the two animals working together, might be more common than you think.
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Why is there less snow on Scotland's mountains this year?
Enthusiasts say they have noticed a difference in conditions on the hills in recent years.
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The research centre dedicated to the science of cracks
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'
"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
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
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
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
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
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'
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Lunar Pathfinder spacecraft will sell communications services to other missions at the Moon.
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