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From Australia to Europe, school children are skipping classes to call for action on climate change.

Seven have died climbing the world's highest peak in a week - more than for the whole of last year.

A Falcon-9 rocket launches from Florida, packed with 60 satellites capable of giving users on the ground high-speed connections to the internet.

The California firm launches the first spacecraft in its multi-billion-dollar broadband project.

You sent us thousands of questions about climate change. Here are some answers to the most common.

UK astronomer Arthur Eddington proved the German-born physicist's theory of relativity in May 1919.

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the microscope became a million dollar idea.

The British Museum, which will store the shield, described it as a "absolutely phenomenal object".

Scientists' letter urges wealthy to help fight “ecological catastrophe”.

Atmospheric observations pinpoint eastern China as the source of rise in ozone-destroying chemicals.

A guide to the shops, restaurants and businesses that are moving to ban plastic straws.

In a bid to limit ocean pollution, the government will introduce new controls on single use plastic items.

People with lung conditions describe the impact air pollution has on their health.

Under the new law, people can choose to have their body turned into soil after their death.

Researchers say it shows driverless cars working together could improve traffic flow by at least 35%.

Colombian farmers are piloting a way of raising cows that's better for the environment.

Researchers say global sea levels may rise by 2m by the end of this century, double the current predictions.

Marine biologist and diver David Ainsley is concerned about the effect fish farms have on marine life.

Cranes were use to put the containers, which have people inside, outside the office in London.

Wasps are seen as 'bothersome and pointless' and not given the attention they deserve - researchers.