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Record-breaking astronaut: 'Do what scares you'

Thu, 2020-02-13 08:46
Christina Koch spent 328 days on the International Space Station and was part of the first all-female spacewalk.
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We're worse with food waste than we think

Thu, 2020-02-13 07:20
Every person in the world is wasting about 500 calories of food a day, according to a new study.
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Antarctica's big new iceberg: Up close with B49

Thu, 2020-02-13 01:20
A US research ship is the first vessel to encounter Antarctica's giant new iceberg.
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Wildlife photos: Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Wed, 2020-02-12 12:15
An image of two mice fighting on the underground over a crumb of food tops a popular wildlife photo poll.
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Mattresses going from old bed to vegetable bed

Wed, 2020-02-12 10:13
Refugees in Jordan and scientists from the UK are creating a way to grow fresh food from old mattresses.
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'Rosalind Franklin': Europe's Mars rover heads for fit checks

Wed, 2020-02-12 05:52
The six-wheeled robot survives the simulated conditions it'll experience on the Red Planet.
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Amazon: Parts of rainforest 'emitting more CO2 than they absorb'

Wed, 2020-02-12 04:42
Up to a fifth of the Amazon rainforest has become a net source of CO2, research suggests.
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Tyrannosaurus species named 'Reaper of Death' found in Canada

Tue, 2020-02-11 23:44
The fossils of the predator, which stood around 8ft (2.4m) tall, were found by a farmer in Alberta.
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Sir David Attenborough to explore threat to 'perfect planet'

Tue, 2020-02-11 21:40
A new series will show how the forces of nature - such as the weather - affect animals and the planet
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Oxford University Museum of Natural History gives exhibits fresh look

Tue, 2020-02-11 11:30
The natural world specimens are being temporarily removed to make way for new display cabinets.
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Ocean Infinity: Exploration company goes for robot boats at scale

Tue, 2020-02-11 09:20
Uncrewed Surface vessels are the future on water, just as are driverless cars are on land.
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Climate assembly considers flying bananas

Mon, 2020-02-10 20:28
The UK's climate assembly considers the issues of flying bananas and indoor fleeces.
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Solar Orbiter: Sun mission primed for launch

Mon, 2020-02-10 05:48
The European probe will gather some of the most detailed ever pictures and movies of our star.
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Climate change: Why are US senators wearing this symbol?

Sun, 2020-02-09 10:01
Climate Stripes, a graphic made by a UK academic, is being worn by US politicians posted on social media.
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Solar Orbiter launch: what is it and what's it going to do?

Sun, 2020-02-09 10:01
Many scientists are calling it the UK's most important mission for a generation.
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Four rare mountain gorillas 'die in Uganda lightning strike'

Sun, 2020-02-09 00:24
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?

Sat, 2020-02-08 22:04
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?

Sat, 2020-02-08 10:00
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

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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