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James Webb telescope image dazzles on science birthday

Thu, 2023-07-13 00:14
The space observatory delivers a fascinating view of starbirth to mark one year of operations.
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Watch: First ever panda twins born in South Korea

Wed, 2023-07-12 12:42
The moment a giant panda gave birth to twins for the first time in South Korea has been captured on camera.
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Birds get revenge by using anti-bird spikes in nests

Wed, 2023-07-12 03:10
A report suggests they are using sharp metal deterrents like humans do - to keep pests away.
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Watch: Molten lava gushes from Iceland volcano

Tue, 2023-07-11 11:24
An eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring on the Reykjanes peninsula following intense earthquake activity in the area.
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The dangerous plants lurking in plain sight

Tue, 2023-07-11 10:24
As concerns are voiced about hemlock near a school, an expert tells of other deadly green neighbours.
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Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests

Tue, 2023-07-11 01:02
Scientists say a new scanning method that can identify tiny tumours could revolutionise medical research.
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London wildfire response hit by crew shortages - report

Mon, 2023-07-10 23:00
Crew shortages meant 39 engines were not available to fight London's wildfires last July, a review finds.
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Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy

Mon, 2023-07-10 12:10
Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins.
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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Sun, 2023-07-09 10:02
Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.
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Climate change: Shipping agrees net-zero goal but critics chide deal

Fri, 2023-07-07 20:00
Countries have agreed to limit carbon from shipping by 2050 but green groups say the pact is flawed.
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World records hottest day for third time in a week

Fri, 2023-07-07 19:43
One group of scientists reported a third global high calculated with satellites and computer models.
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Are wildfires in the US getting worse?

Fri, 2023-07-07 11:15
Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.
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High-status ancient Spanish tomb held 'Ivory Lady'

Fri, 2023-07-07 03:29
Archaeologists use a new technique to discover that a high-status tomb contained a woman not a man.
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Sweden charges Greta Thunberg for blockading oil port

Thu, 2023-07-06 20:19
The climate activist blocked a port handling fossil fuels with a group of young activists in June.
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Watch the moment Europe’s last Ariane-5 rocket blasts off

Thu, 2023-07-06 11:51
Europe launched its last Ariane-5 rocket from French Guiana on Wednesday, carrying two military communications satellites.
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Horizon research deal with EU awaits Sunak's signature

Thu, 2023-07-06 10:26
BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.
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Oil giant Shell warns cutting production 'dangerous'

Thu, 2023-07-06 09:01
The world's need for fossil fuels is "desperate", Shell's chief executive told the BBC.
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Renovation of Cavers Castle held up by great crested newts

Thu, 2023-07-06 08:19
A bid to restore the crumbling building is delayed after a protected species is found in a pond.
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Beavers to make Nene Wetlands return after 400 years

Thu, 2023-07-06 07:19
The Wildlife Trust in Northamptonshire says the dam-building mammals will be released next winter.
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Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Wed, 2023-07-05 15:17
Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.
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