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Is China losing the battle against an incurable pig virus?

Thu, 2019-04-25 09:01
Global pork prices could rise sharply as African swine fever decimates China's pig population.
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Thousands of penguin chicks wiped out

Thu, 2019-04-25 09:01
The second largest emperor penguin colony in Antarctica disappears, satellite images show.
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'Exhilarating' implant turns thoughts to speech

Thu, 2019-04-25 03:00
The technology could eventually help those who have lost their voice to speak again.
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Biodiversity: 'Beast of Beddau' is new millipede find

Wed, 2019-04-24 09:09
Colliery tips are home to hundreds of rare species of bugs - including some unique finds - say scientists.
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Nasa lander 'detects first Marsquake'

Wed, 2019-04-24 08:24
It is the first seismic signal ever detected on the surface of a body other than Earth and its Moon.
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Climate change activist Greta Thunberg: 'Listen to climate scientists'

Tue, 2019-04-23 18:19
Teenage activist Greta Thunberg has an uncompromising message on climate change.
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Greta Thunberg: Teen tells UK politicians 'listen to climate scientists'

Tue, 2019-04-23 15:53
Teenage activist Greta Thunberg, who will meet UK politicians, also praises climate change protesters.
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Disposable nappy recycling: How soiled nappies can be reused

Tue, 2019-04-23 14:12
Each year billions end up in landfill, but the world's largest nappy production company is now backing a scheme to recover the plastic and other materials inside them.
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Extinction Rebellion: How might ministers win over the protesters?

Tue, 2019-04-23 09:45
A closer look at Extinction Rebellion's demands and how the government might try to achieve them.
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Rise in electric community car schemes in Wales

Tue, 2019-04-23 09:06
Supporters say they can make it easier for people in rural areas to get around.
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Britain breaks coal-free power record over Easter weekend

Tue, 2019-04-23 01:37
UK sees longest continuous period without generating electricity from coal as temperatures soar.
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SpaceX capsule suffers 'anomaly' during tests in Florida

Sun, 2019-04-21 16:29
There are plans to launch a manned mission to the International Space Station later this year.
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Are plants a necessity or a luxury?

Sat, 2019-04-20 10:02
A new campaign says we should pay less tax on plants because they are good for the environment and mental health.
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Tulips from the air: Artist drawn to beauty of Norfolk flowers

Sat, 2019-04-20 09:04
It is their "beauty of colour and space that makes me keep coming back", artist says.
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Emma Thompson: 'If I could fly cleanly, I would'

Sat, 2019-04-20 00:04
Actress Emma Thompson defends her decision to fly to London from the US to attend a climate change protest.
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David Attenborough climate change TV show a 'call to arms'

Fri, 2019-04-19 19:27
The BBC's Climate Change - The Facts, presented by Sir David Attenborough, is praised by TV critics.
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Norwich Cathedral peregrine falcons: A photographer's passion

Fri, 2019-04-19 09:28
Chris Skipper has been photographing urban peregrines nesting at Norwich Cathedral for nearly a decade.
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Climate change: Sir David Attenborough warns of 'catastrophe'

Thu, 2019-04-18 22:42
The veteran naturalist's BBC programme on climate change is his strongest warning yet on the threat of rising temperatures.
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'Giant lion' fossil found in Kenya museum drawer

Thu, 2019-04-18 19:42
The bones of the huge creature belong to a new species which roamed east Africa 20 million years ago.
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Extinction Rebellion: Charges over climate change train protest

Thu, 2019-04-18 19:34
A woman and two men are charged over the Extinction Rebellion protest at Canary Wharf in London.
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