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Could these mini reactors replicate the power of the Sun?

Mon, 2017-05-15 17:09
Tokamak Energy thinks its mini fusion generators will allow the company to test ideas faster than their competitors.
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Lack of dust makes China's air pollution much worse

Sat, 2017-05-13 01:47
New research suggests that less dust means means more dirty air in major Chinese population centres.
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Why does Belgium shine so brightly?

Sat, 2017-05-13 01:39
Tens of thousands of people marvel over shots of brightly lit Belgium taken from space.
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Safeguarding Islam's ancient past

Fri, 2017-05-12 20:19
A recent conference in Bahrain brought together experts in Islamic archaeology to discuss the lessons of the past and how to safeguard Muslim heritage for future generations.
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Arctic summit: Trump to make 'right decision for the US' on climate

Fri, 2017-05-12 10:44
President Trump will make "the right decision for the US" as he reviews the climate change policy.
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Helicopter crew's shark warning to paddle-boarders

Fri, 2017-05-12 09:06
A sheriff's helicopter crew warns paddle-boarders they are swimming with sharks off the California coast.
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Lions face same extinct threats as Ice Age cats - study

Fri, 2017-05-12 01:17
Two big cats including the African lion are most at risk from extinction due to loss of prey, say scientists.
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Chomsky: Republicans 'dangerous' on climate

Thu, 2017-05-11 10:01
Noam Chomsky argues the Republican Party is the most dangerous organisation in human history.
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UN examines fossil fuel influence in climate talks process

Wed, 2017-05-10 21:24
Campaigners say there should be greater scrutiny of industry bodies that are involved in UN climate talks.
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'Fake females' to aid rare moth work in Cairngorms

Wed, 2017-05-10 19:22
Male Kentish glory moths are to be counted with the aid of bits of rubber coated in the scent of female moths.
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Identity of famous baby dinosaur fossil revealed

Wed, 2017-05-10 13:33
The fossil of a hatchling dinosaur dubbed Baby Louie is recognised as a new species of feathered dinosaur.
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Baby brain scans reveal trillions of neural connections

Wed, 2017-05-10 12:51
Scientists release groundbreaking medical scans that reveal how the human brain develops.
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Buddha's birthplace faces serious air pollution threat

Wed, 2017-05-10 10:22
Data collected from air quality monitoring stations shows high levels of pollution at the site.
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Biomass crop acts as refuge for brown hare - scientists

Wed, 2017-05-10 01:04
An exotic grass planted as a biomass crop could be a valuable habitat for the brown hare, scientists say.
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Amazing haul of ancient human finds unveiled

Tue, 2017-05-09 18:01
Yet more remains are presented of the extraordinary naledi people who appeared to cache their dead.
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Climate talks cool on idea of accommodating the US

Tue, 2017-05-09 04:58
Delegates are wary of changing the Paris climate agreement just to keep the Americans on board.
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US Air Force's secretive space plane lands after two years in orbit

Tue, 2017-05-09 04:30
After almost two years in orbit, the X-37B Orbit Test Vehicle has returned to Earth - but what has it been doing?
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Rare ammonite 'death drag' fossil discovered

Tue, 2017-05-09 04:20
An ancient creature
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X-37B space plane returns after two-year secret mission

Tue, 2017-05-09 04:19
What was the US Air Force's X-37B doing during its almost two years in orbit?
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Staying on course

Mon, 2017-05-08 23:00
Land Speed Record holder Andy Green describes how the Bloodhound supersonic car will drive in a straight line.
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