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Volcanic eruptions in Guatemala captured in time-lapse video

Fri, 2018-02-02 19:33
Volcan de Fuego sent ash over a mile into the sky.
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Mind control

Fri, 2018-02-02 10:05
Controlling machines using thought can be used in medicine, gaming, transport and many other sectors.
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Polar bears captured on collar cams

Fri, 2018-02-02 06:33
High-tech tracking collars on polar bears reveal a growing Arctic struggle, say scientists.
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Polar bears 'running out of food'

Fri, 2018-02-02 05:21
Tracking collars on female polar bears measure the animals' struggle to find food on diminishing Arctic ice.
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Genetic secret of English salmon

Thu, 2018-02-01 12:46
Researchers have discovered that salmon from the chalk streams of southern England are genetically unique.
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Dying in agony

Thu, 2018-02-01 10:26
While the US suffers an overdose epidemic, most of the world misses out on painkillers.
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Space shuttle Columbia's final mission

Thu, 2018-02-01 10:17
It's 15 years since disaster struck as the Columbia returned to Earth following a research mission.
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Luxembourg PM watches GovSat-1 space launch

Thu, 2018-02-01 08:10
Xavier Bettel is at Cape Canaveral in Florida to see his nation's latest space project go into orbit.
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Hong Kong bans ivory trade in 'historic' vote

Thu, 2018-02-01 03:36
The move by Hong Kong's lawmakers is hailed by campaigners as "a lifeline for elephants".
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The 'super blue blood Moon' across the world

Thu, 2018-02-01 03:23
Eyes around the globe have been turning to the skies to view the lunar event.
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Killer whale says 'hello'

Wed, 2018-01-31 21:15
A killer whale is taught to mimic words such as "hello" and "bye bye" in a scientific experiment.
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Cryonics: Your body preserved for future revival?

Wed, 2018-01-31 20:49
Arizona-based company Alcor offers cryonic preservation in the hope of reviving you in the future.
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Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

Wed, 2018-01-31 16:21
A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.
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Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

Wed, 2018-01-31 11:56
A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.
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Lobsters and crabs should not be boiled alive, say campaigners

Wed, 2018-01-31 11:50
Lobsters and crabs are sentient organisms that feel pain and need more protection, say campaigners.
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The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

Wed, 2018-01-31 09:58
A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.
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The make-up artist making designs with dead insects

Wed, 2018-01-31 07:19
Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks.
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RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration

Wed, 2018-01-31 06:26
Starlings take to the skies to create a spectacular aerial ballet before settling on roost.
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Scrutiny over wood and coal fires in UK homes

Tue, 2018-01-30 21:37
Burning wood and coal in people's homes will come under scrutiny as part of a government drive to improve air pollution.
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Robo news

Tue, 2018-01-30 10:05
As more media outlets use automated algorithms to write news stories, are journalists doomed?
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