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There is debate around how much Albert Einstein's first wife, Mileva, contributed to his discoveries.

America's next robot rover will be sent to a 50km-wide depression that once had water running through it.

Scientists discover how the marsupials are the only known species producing cube-shaped faeces.

Cutting emissions from heavy industry would generate savings and boost economic growth, commission argues.

The Dynasties crew took a rare decision to intervene when a group of stranded emperor penguins faced death.

Sainsbury's is the first UK supermarket to stock edible insects - but just how tasty are they?

British industry will build new spacecraft for telecoms operator Eutelsat's flagship TV distribution network.

A scientist at the John Innes Centre in Norwich says resistant seeds could help beat the fatal disease.

Farwiza Farhan on efforts to protect the forests where orangutan, rhinos, elephants and tigers co-exist.

Sophia Jex-Blake was a pioneer of women's education on her way to be Scotland's first female doctor.

Scientists are set to change the way the kilogramme is defined.

Is much-heralded nuclear fusion finally ready to fulfil its promise of abundant energy for all?

Rising numbers of extreme wildfires could result in a significant increase in CO₂ emissions, scientists have warned.

The number of sheep and cattle in the UK should be reduced to help combat climate change, a report says.

Scientists find evidence that an iron asteroid slammed into the Earth deep inside the Arctic Circle.

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.