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More than three times as many Americans are at risk of having their homes flooded than federal maps show.

Scientists think Hunga Tunga Hunga Ha'apai might hold clues on where to look for life on Mars.

Scientists have unveiled a detailed genetic map of Ireland, revealing subtle DNA differences that may reflect historic events.

Scientists say it could be the biggest breakthrough in neurodegenerative diseases for 50 years.

Scientists re-measure the tallest mountains in the Antarctic territory claimed by Britain.

Residents of an Australian town are being overwhelmed by thousands of flying foxes.

Collecting in the clouds: Remembering the British plant-hunters who diced with death to discover plants

More and more waste plastic is ending up in our oceans. How big is the problem and why is plastic such a threat?

Charlie Veron's been diving for 50 years and has discovered more than 20% of the world's coral species

Narwhals show a "costly" response to threats, raising concerns over how they will respond to increased human contact.

Orbital Micro Systems' demonstration weather satellite should pave the way for a network in the sky.

The remains of the extinct sea creature include an early form of the eye seen in many of today's animals.

Dr Julian Hume draws extinct animals with scientific accuracy

Astronomers discover the most distant "supermassive" black hole known to science.

It took 20 years to excavate, clean and put together Little Foot, found in caves north of Johannesburg.

An algorithm developed by the DeepMind team claims victory against a world-beating AI chess program.

One of the oldest and most complete skeletons of our ancestors is unveiled in South Africa.

The end of the era of throwaway plastic has been signalled by UN environment ministers meeting in Kenya.

Nations will resolve to end plastic pollution in our seas, but their agreement has no timetable.

300,000 tonnes of mud from Hinkley Point C is due to be dumped in the sea off Cardiff Bay.