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Nasa seeks experiment ideas for Europa lander

Fri, 2017-05-19 00:58
Nasa is seeking the best ideas for experiments to fly on a mission that will land on Jupiter's moon Europa.
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Recycling body criticises Pringles and Lucozade packaging

Thu, 2017-05-18 13:18
The packaging for Pringles and Lucozade Sport is among the most difficult to recycle, a trade body says.
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Treasure trove of new plant discoveries revealed

Thu, 2017-05-18 11:50
Almost 2,000 plants new to science have been identified in the past year, but many are at risk.
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Redesigning the recyclers' nightmares

Thu, 2017-05-18 09:55
Much of the packaging we put in the recycling bin ends up in landfills, but a design competition backed by Prince Charles is aiming to tackle the issue.
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Florida man tries to kiss rattlesnake; gets bitten

Thu, 2017-05-18 07:50
"One boy said: I'm going to kiss it in the mouth," the snake's owner said.
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Paris climate deal is 'lifeline' for world's poorest countries

Thu, 2017-05-18 06:39
The countries most vulnerable to climate change say the rapid implementation of the accord is key to their survival.
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A creepy solution

Wed, 2017-05-17 22:17
What are the options for tackling antibiotic resistance?
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Rare 'lefty' snail left on the shelf

Wed, 2017-05-17 17:04
Rare left coiled snail, Jeremy, has been rejected by potential mates and is now stuck in a love triangle.
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Cities need 'hedges rather than trees' for environment

Wed, 2017-05-17 09:06
Scientists suggest smaller plants are better at absorbing air pollution around tall buildings.
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Snail's DNA secrets unlocked in fight against river disease

Wed, 2017-05-17 03:18
Scientists have decoded the genome of a snail involved in the spread of a deadly parasitic disease.
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Google DeepMind patient app legality questioned

Tue, 2017-05-16 20:58
A leaked letter throws doubt on the legal basis for sharing 1.6 million patient records with DeepMind.
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Remote island has 'world's worst' plastic rubbish density

Tue, 2017-05-16 17:54
The uninhabited Pacific island is littered with 37.7 million pieces of plastic debris, scientists say.
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Sesame project opens in Jordan

Tue, 2017-05-16 12:08
Meet the scientist behind one of the biggest science projects in the Middle East.
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Turning goats into water: A solution for the desert

Tue, 2017-05-16 11:06
How an entrepreneur is bringing water to the deserts of Pakistan by using goats as currency.
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Rare Mexican porpoise faces 'imminent extinction'

Tue, 2017-05-16 11:01
A fishing ban extension is said to be the best hope for the world's most endangered marine species.
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Inmarsat rides SpaceX Falcon into orbit

Tue, 2017-05-16 09:57
The London-based satellite operator puts up a fourth spacecraft in its global broadband network.
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Swansea uni studies Wales' waves and tides with 30m tank

Tue, 2017-05-16 05:04
Swansea University researchers are using the models to understand how best to use tidal power.
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Iguana chase wins Bafta for Planet Earth II

Mon, 2017-05-15 21:41
The iguana chase won Planet Earth II the Bafta for Must-See Moment.
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Dinosaur asteroid hit 'worst possible place'

Mon, 2017-05-15 21:10
How different Earth's history might have been if the space rock had struck a different location.
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Killer whales swim past Orkney fishing boat

Mon, 2017-05-15 20:28
A pod of orcas make several close passes of a fishing boat off the coast of Orkney.
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