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'I want to be a guinea pig to help others'

Fri, 2019-06-21 09:20
How one amputee is helping scientists improve the lives of other people who rely on prosthetic limbs.
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Hydrogen trains: Are these the eco-friendly trains of the future?

Thu, 2019-06-20 09:16
With zero emissions and water as a by-product, Tom Burridge was on board one of the test runs.
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UK climate emergency: What does it mean for how we live?

Thu, 2019-06-20 09:09
How our life and work could be affected as Wales aims to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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European Space Agency probe to intercept a comet

Thu, 2019-06-20 05:33
Europe will launch another probe to an icy dirtball, following the highly successful Rosetta mission.
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Spy satellites reveal extent of Himalayan glacier loss

Thu, 2019-06-20 04:52
The melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled over the last 40 years, scientists say.
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Vaccines: Low trust in vaccination 'a global crisis'

Wed, 2019-06-19 14:00
The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.
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Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?

Wed, 2019-06-19 10:11
From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.
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Fossil proves hyenas once roamed Canada's Arctic Plains

Wed, 2019-06-19 07:08
A 50-year-old mystery has been solved by scientists who identified the teeth of ancient Arctic hyenas.
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UK 'likely' to host critical climate conference next year

Wed, 2019-06-19 04:26
The UK is in pole position to host next year's key climate meeting after agreeing a partnership with main rival Italy.
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Greenland’s ‘unusual’ melting sea ice captured in stunning image

Wed, 2019-06-19 02:14
A climate scientist has captured the reality of sea ice loss in Greenland in a viral picture.
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Worm with eyes in head and bottom found off Shetland

Wed, 2019-06-19 01:31
Scientists found the new species during a survey of a marine protected area off Scotland.
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'Boaty McBoatface' maps deep ocean water

Tue, 2019-06-18 21:52
The intrepid submarine has made its first significant discovery, say UK scientists.
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Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'

Tue, 2019-06-18 10:56
Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.
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Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans

Tue, 2019-06-18 09:34
Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.
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Ministers 'reject' report's fast fashion advice

Tue, 2019-06-18 09:32
Ministers say "no" to MPs' plans cut waste and emissions from fashion industry.
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Inside Heathrow's high-tech baggage system

Tue, 2019-06-18 09:30
Heathrow's luggage system handles 180,000 items per day. Tom Burridge takes a look inside.
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Face to face with DR Congo's deadly vipers

Tue, 2019-06-18 09:14
Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham captures close-up portraits of some of the world's most dangerous snakes.
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Experts cast doubt over Highlands spaceport plan

Tue, 2019-06-18 05:10
Concerns have been raised over the suitability of a site in Sutherland aiming to become the UK's first major spaceport.
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Hedgehog sign warns drivers of small wildlife hazards

Mon, 2019-06-17 20:44
It aims to protect drivers from accident hazards and reverse a decline in small wildlife numbers.
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The family-of-four living off grid

Mon, 2019-06-17 10:11
Two former vets from Essex and their children are showing others how it is possible to live self-sufficiently.
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