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Eclipse to be turned into mega-movies

Sat, 2017-02-18 23:07
Citizen photos taken during August's total solar eclipse in the US will be spliced into continuous videos.
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Naica's crystal caves hold long-dormant life

Sat, 2017-02-18 17:31
Long-dormant microbes are found inside giant crystals of the Naica mountain caves - and revived.
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GM hens help build 'frozen aviary' in Edinburgh

Sat, 2017-02-18 04:24
Genetically-modified hens that can lay eggs from different poultry breeds are helping scientists set up a "frozen aviary" to conserve rare birds.
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Ocean mapping XPRIZE cuts teams to 21

Fri, 2017-02-17 22:55
The international competition to drive innovation in seafloor mapping announces the teams that will take part in its semi-final stage.
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Plastic 'nurdles' found littering UK beaches

Fri, 2017-02-17 21:27
Billions of tiny plastic lentil-sized pellets can be spotted on UK shores - but how do 'nurdles' get there?
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Call for brain donors

Fri, 2017-02-17 16:32
Scientists are calling for more people to donate their brains to research to help find cures for mental and psychological disorders.
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Cardiff Uni's new way of making compounds for drugs

Fri, 2017-02-17 16:28
Researchers in Cardiff develop a new "highly-efficient" method of extracting disease-fighting compounds.
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Zealandia: Is there an eighth continent under New Zealand?

Fri, 2017-02-17 16:25
Almost entirely submerged, Zealandia meets all the criteria to be considered a continent, say researchers.
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Scientists appeal for more people to donate their brains

Fri, 2017-02-17 14:13
They say they are lacking the brains of people with disorders such as depression and PTSD.
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UK scientists seek closer relationship with US after Brexit

Fri, 2017-02-17 13:32
Research institutions want to make it easier for scientists to collaborate and share facilities.
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'Seagrasses' vital to coastal health

Fri, 2017-02-17 05:33
Underwater flowering plants play multiple roles in keeping coastal ecosystems healthy.
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Event Horizon Telescope ready to image black hole

Fri, 2017-02-17 03:01
An Earth-sized "virtual telescope" is ready to take the first ever picture of a black hole - the monster mysterious object at the centre of our galaxy.
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Weather experts say new El Niño possible later this year

Thu, 2017-02-16 23:41
The World Meteorological Organisation say there is a possibility of a new El Niño later this year.
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How can the UK reduce air pollution?

Thu, 2017-02-16 23:02
The European Commission says the UK has two months to address repeated breaches of air pollutants.
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Running ants: Why scientists built an insect treadmill

Thu, 2017-02-16 22:09
Researchers are hoping to reveal the insects' navigation secrets to help the development of robots.
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Autism detectable in brain long before symptoms appear

Thu, 2017-02-16 04:04
The discovery could lead to better tests and therapies for children with autism.
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Winston Churchill's views on aliens revealed in lost essay

Thu, 2017-02-16 04:00
A newly unearthed essay by Winston Churchill reveals he was open to the possibility of life on other planets.
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Air pollution 'final warning' from European Commission to UK

Wed, 2017-02-15 22:37
The European Commission says it will take the matter to the EU court if countries fail to act.
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Football headers 'linked to brain damage'

Wed, 2017-02-15 20:58
Footballers suffer similar brain damage to boxers, a small scientific study suggests.
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First live birth evidence in dinosaur relative

Wed, 2017-02-15 04:20
Scientists have uncovered the first evidence of live births in the group of animals that includes dinosaurs, crocodiles and birds.
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