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Mount Everest's famous Hillary Step destroyed, mountaineers confirm
The world's highest mountain poses new hazards after the collapse of a key rocky outcrop.
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First high-energy proton beam machine 'great for UK'
A key component of the UK's first high-energy proton beam machine is delivered to its new home in Newport.
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Norway to boost protection of Arctic seed vault from climate change
Measures are announced after water enters a frozen facility guarding the world's key crop seeds.
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Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary's first Humboltd penguin chick in decade
A Humboldt penguin chick has hatched at a sea life sanctuary for the first time in more than a decade.
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Greece battles locust plague on Agios Efstratios island
Locals say sheep on Agios Efstratios are starving as so much plant life is being devoured by swarms.
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UN looks to protect birds from green energy threats
Shutting down wind farms when birds pass over is one of the methods being tested to save migrating species.
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China claims breakthrough in mining 'flammable ice'
The vast reserves of methane hydrates under the bottom of the sea could be key to future energy needs.
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2017 Whitley Gold Award winner: 'Fish loved me but people didn't'
Zafer Kizilkaya's conservation work saved a whole Turkish community and despite resistance his fish model is being widely adopted. He has just been awarded the 2017 Whitley Gold Award.
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Trump 'can't escape climate change' impacts says Fiji PM
Whether or not the US is involved in global talks, the US will also feel the impacts of climate change.
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Nasa seeks experiment ideas for Europa lander
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
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
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
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
"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
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
What are the options for tackling antibiotic resistance?
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Rare 'lefty' snail left on the shelf
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
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
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
A leaked letter throws doubt on the legal basis for sharing 1.6 million patient records with DeepMind.
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