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Origin of modern humans 'traced to Botswana'

Tue, 2019-10-29 02:18
Scientists say the possible homeland of all humans alive today is an area south of the Zambesi River.
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5,000 'fibre-optic eyes' to probe Universe's Dark Energy

Tue, 2019-10-29 01:01
The most detailed survey of the cosmos aims to shed light on the mysteries of its creation.
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HMS Beagle: Dock where Darwin's ship 'was dismantled' revealed

Tue, 2019-10-29 00:41
Researchers use specialist technology to trace the outline on the mud flats of a river in Essex.
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'Green gold' tree offers Brazil deforestation hope

Mon, 2019-10-28 21:45
Trees that help keep soils fertile could slow deforestation in Brazil's "arc of destruction".
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Seven Worlds, One Planet: 'Gorgeous' nature series gets five-star reviews

Mon, 2019-10-28 20:31
Critics call Sir David Attenborough's new nature series "breathtaking" and "visually magnificent".
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Jane Fonda 'inspired by Greta Thunberg'

Sun, 2019-10-27 11:11
Actress Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow actor Ted Danson at a climate protest.
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The underwater archaeologist unearthing Durham's past

Sun, 2019-10-27 09:05
Over the past decade more than 12,000 valuable artefacts have been found.
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Doubts grow over UK environment protection post-Brexit

Sat, 2019-10-26 20:11
Concerns have been raised over how a government established watchdog will enforce new green targets.
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Migrating Russian eagles run up huge data roaming charges

Sat, 2019-10-26 04:19
Russian scientists tracking eagles got huge SMS bills when some birds flew to Iran and Pakistan.
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Bloodhound takes first drive across the desert

Sat, 2019-10-26 01:54
The supersonic car completes a gentle run across the Hakskeen lakebed in South Africa.
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Brexit: Will the Falkland Islands wildlife suffer?

Fri, 2019-10-25 23:59
Conservationists in the Falkland Islands are concerned by the impact of Brexit on the environment.
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Greta Thunberg: New beetle named after climate activist

Fri, 2019-10-25 22:44
The nelloptodes gretae - named after the teenage climate activist - is less than 1mm long.
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'World-class' surf lake opens near Bristol

Fri, 2019-10-25 11:14
The creators of the complex say it is powered 100% by renewable energy.
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Invasive species: MPs call for a million people's help

Fri, 2019-10-25 10:30
Train citizens to stop "outbreaks" of non-native species in the UK, a committee urges ministers.
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Images reveal Iceland's glacier melt

Fri, 2019-10-25 10:19
A photography project has highlighted the extent of ice loss from Iceland’s largest glaciers.
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Andover runner almost died drinking five litres of water

Fri, 2019-10-25 09:16
Marathon runner Johanna Pakenham almost died when she drank five litres of water.
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Pesticide poisoned French paradise islands in Caribbean

Fri, 2019-10-25 09:04
France has a pollution crisis in the Caribbean caused by toxic chlordecone sprayed on banana crops.
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National Wildlife Property Repository: The people who take care of dead animals

Fri, 2019-10-25 07:21
There are millions of creatures, flora and fauna stored at the National Wildlife Property Repository in Colorado
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Earthworms' place on Earth mapped

Fri, 2019-10-25 04:18
The first global atlas of earthworms has been compiled to help protect the fauna beneath our feet.
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Rats taught to drive tiny cars to lower their stress levels

Thu, 2019-10-24 20:34
Researchers taught rats to drive tiny "ratmobiles" in exchange for food, which helped the rats relax.
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