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The UK Ministry of Defence has officially awarded a £30m contract to produce a prototype laser weapon.

New research backs a controversial study that found there had been no slowdown in global warming.

Astronomers have pinpointed the source of mysterious radio bursts from space.

The government is "absolutely committed" to ensuring that British farmers have access to migrant workers after Brexit.

A two-week-old baby orangutan makes its public debut at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.

Brexit poses a huge risk to the UK wildlife and habitats, a group of MPs says.

The UK's most famous dinosaur skeleton is on show for the last time ahead of nationwide tour.

Rebecca Morelle looks ahead to some of the big events in science expected in 2017.

Illegally traded endangered species that escape to form secondary populations offer opportunities for their long-term survival, a study suggests.

New Year fireworks contributed to high pollution levels in German cities, official figures suggest.

The world's oldest known killer whale, estimated to be 105 years old, is missing and presumed dead, researchers say.

Potentially disruptive volcanic ash clouds cross Northern Europe more frequently than previously thought, according to a new study.

India opens two world-leading clean energy projects - the world's biggest solar farm and a chemicals plant using CO2 to make baking powder.

The adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams calls on politicians to "grasp the nettle" on climate change.

A leading US Republican fears for the future of her grandchildren with Donald Trump as president.

From a majestic natural spectacle to a high-octane technological thrill ride, here's our guide to the big science events of 2017.

The work of a number of the UK's leading scientists has been recognised in the New Year Honours.

Despite its alarming pollution levels, Delhi has seen an explosion in the number of private vehicles, while public transport is in decline, environmentalists warn.

China announces a ban on all ivory trade and processing activities by the end of 2017.

Here's a selection of the most inspiring findings in archaeology revealed this year.