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National Geographic magazine has published some startling images of the global plastic pollution scourge.

National Geographic magazine has published some startling images of the global plastic pollution scourge.

A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington.

A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington.

The seal named Relashio was close to death when he was rescued.

The seal named Relashio was close to death when he was rescued.

Vast troughs are identified in one of the last places to be explored on Earth - under the ice at the South Pole.

Vast troughs are identified in one of the last places to be explored on Earth - under the ice at the South Pole.

Britain may be denied full access to the EU's Galileo satellite navigation system on security grounds after Brexit.

Britain may be denied full access to the EU's Galileo satellite navigation system on security grounds after Brexit.

The UK steps up its war of words with the EU over being shut out of new satellite navigation system.

Survival depended on whether ancient 'birds' lived on the forest floor or in the branches, say scientists.

Survival depended on whether ancient 'birds' lived on the forest floor or in the branches, say scientists.

Initial findings in the National Trust's five-yearly survey suggest an overall decline of 12%.

Initial findings in the National Trust's five-yearly survey suggest an overall decline of 12%.

"Dismissive" dealers are a major barrier to boosting sales of electric cars says a new study.

"Dismissive" dealers are a major barrier to boosting sales of electric cars says a new study.

The EU is warned the satellite dispute could hinder wider security co-operation after Brexit.

Enough water to meet the needs of 20 million people is lost through leakage every day, the report says.

DNA research team say sampling of Loch Ness could uncover evidence of new creatures.