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Many of the oldest and largest specimens of Africa's baobab tree have died over the past 12 years.

Calculating the number of daily births takes in the very largest and smallest creatures.

Francis tells oil executives the world must convert to clean fuel in an unprecedented conference.

Dr Richard Henderson is made a Companion of Honour in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Scientists are campaigning for a new emoji which they feel could be vital during earthquakes.

Scientists warn material including strands of underwear could be found in the seafood.

Nasa says organic matter suggests there might have been life on the planet.

Scientists say more work is needed to understand the health effects of consuming the seafood.

Methane on the Red Planet waxes and wanes with the seasons - another clue in the search for life.

The oldest known "footprints" left by an animal have been uncovered in China.

A Canadian firm says new technology has dramatically cut the cost of removing carbon from the air.

The European Commission sets out how it wants to spend €100bn (£87bn) on science in the next EU budget.

Scientists Simon Lewis and Mark Maslin believe humans are not on an inevitable course to self-destruction.

The axolotl - a salamander unique to Mexico - has almost been wiped out by pollution and over-fishing.

He will join a cabinet appointed by the new PM where at least half of the ministers will be women.

Scientists say pollution could have unpredictable effects on Europe's forests by damaging fungi.

Results from the MiniBooNE physics experiment suggest a particle known as the sterile neutrino might have been found.

The next European commander of the International Space Station has just blasted off into orbit.

The European Commission wants to expand its space activities, and will set up a new agency to support them.

British farmers say they are facing a shortage of workers to pick fruit and vegetables as recruitment companies say they can't find enough to fill vacancies.