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"Scientists are not natural politicians... but they solve problems," says one of the record number running in the US mid-term elections.

With frequent floods, sinking markets and engulfed homes, by 2050 parts of Jakarta will be underwater.

After 17 days, the orca at last stops carrying her newborn and begins chasing salmon off Canada.

The animal turned on the Chinese man after he got too close with his camera at Lake Naivasha.

The US space agency launches a probe that aims to travel closer to the Sun than ever before.

Nasa's Parker Solar Probe spacecraft has taken off on its mission to "touch the Sun".

The new owner of the Monsanto group insists glyphosate use is safe despite a cancer payout.

A US jury finds the company knew its Roundup weedkillers were dangerous, but Monsanto vows to appeal.

What to we really know about the giant prehistoric shark reincarnated by Hollywood?

The US space agency is all set to launch one of the boldest missions in its history.

After one wolf killed 26 sheep Dutch farmers worry about installing costly electric fencing.

Researchers have found that the algae living in coral reefs may have evolved 160 million years ago.

Primate brain study reveals a "wiring" key to our ability to talk.

Cheap, flexible solar panels could become a reality as organics achieve the same power efficiency as silicon.

A mother whale is still carrying her baby's body more than two weeks after it died.

Scientists show innate ability is not the explanation for men navigating better than women.

A pair have been spotted breeding at the Bedfordshire site for the first time in 45 years.

A woman passionate about insects and photography shares images of some of Scotland's colourful bug life.

Nasa's Parker Solar Probe will get closer to our star than any other in history.

Researchers say that contacting people "out of your league", can be a successful online dating strategy.