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Astronomers have discovered a planet around one of the closest stars to our Sun.

Mountain gorilla: Conservation efforts appear to be paying off for large, charismatic animals.

A large area of warm rock is melting the base of the Antarctic Ice Sheet at the South Pole.

This living laboratory could hold the key to controlling malaria and other conditions.

A study of beetles could explain global decline in insects - and how heat can damage male fertility.

Wet wipes sold as "flushable" are failing the water industry's disintegration test, the BBC finds.

An independent scientific review says badger culling can have a modest effect in reducing cattle TB.

Scientists hope artificial intelligence will gives us more insights into bee health and behaviour.

A now-extinct monkey from Jamaica had South American roots, according to new DNA evidence.

The chained-together demonstrators say they are willing to go to jail for their cause.

Campaigners accuse the government of telling "bare faced lies" about the effectiveness of badger culls.

Thanks to David Attenborough, TV viewers are about to fall in love with the endangered African wild dog.

Farmers will receive 100% compensation for any damages caused by bears, wolves and other wild carnivores.

The joint Europe-Russia mission to the Red Planet in 2020 will investigate an ancient water-altered terrain.

Scientists get a decent look at the large new iceberg that's broken away from Pine Island Glacier.

The backers of the proposed satellite launch site are to hold further discussion with those who live in the area.

The documentary will "showcase the planet's most precious species and fragile habitats", Netflix said.

Environmentalists celebrate as the Keystone XL oil Pipeline from Canada to the US is blocked.

Climate change could be behind declines in birds that lay their eggs on Arctic shores, a study says.

Some popular ways Indians try to beat air pollution - but do they really work?