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It's the best job on the planet, says new Nasa chief

Mon, 2023-03-06 16:05
Dr Nicola Fox, originally from Hertfordshire, is the first woman to become Nasa's head of science.
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What is the UN High Seas Treaty and why is it needed?

Sun, 2023-03-05 13:02
The first international agreement to protect the world's oceans for 40 years has been reached.
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Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Sun, 2023-03-05 12:44
Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection.
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Airlines sue Dutch government over flight cuts

Sat, 2023-03-04 03:47
The government cited noise pollution and climate concerns in its decision to restrict flights.
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Horizon: Scientists warn Sunak on EU research programme

Sat, 2023-03-04 03:08
PM Rishi Sunak is warned not to go back on his pledge to re-join the EU's science research programme.
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Dusky tetraka: Joy as bird feared extinct spotted in Madagascar

Fri, 2023-03-03 03:00
The dusky tetraka is a small bird with a distinctive yellow throat that lives on the ground.
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Seed sales jump as fruit and veg shortage continues

Fri, 2023-03-03 01:40
The Royal Horticultural Society says demand has risen as shops limit sales of some fresh produce.
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Rewilding seas: Some waters off England to get full protection

Tue, 2023-02-28 21:22
Fishing will be banned to allow nature to recover in three areas but critics say the plans lack ambition.
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Green flights not in easy reach, warn scientists

Tue, 2023-02-28 11:44
No clear scientific solutions currently to the emissions caused by flying, scientists conclude.
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Carbon capture: What is it and how does it fight climate change?

Tue, 2023-02-28 11:09
The government hopes a new type of power station will help it meet is climate change targets.
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The tiny diamond sphere that could unlock clean power

Tue, 2023-02-28 10:00
A diamond sphere made in Germany was key to December's breakthrough fusion experiment in California.
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The mission to save the biggest frog on earth

Sun, 2023-02-26 10:37
One man's bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the size of a domestic cat.
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H5N1: Cambodian girl dies in rare bird flu case

Fri, 2023-02-24 18:47
It is the first known human transmission of bird flu in the South East Asian nation since 2014.
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England's archaeological history gathers dust as museums fill up

Fri, 2023-02-24 14:21
Experts say time is running out to solve the storage crisis that has long plagued archaeology.
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Dark Skies: Welsh island is first sanctuary in Europe

Thu, 2023-02-23 16:16
Ynys Enlli, also known as Bardsey Island, officially has one of the best night skies in the world.
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Heat pumps: Lords slam 'failing' green heating scheme

Wed, 2023-02-22 10:52
Government unlikely to meet its green heating targets as take-up of the grant scheme is so low.
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Treasury takes back £1.6bn promised for science

Wed, 2023-02-22 05:49
The Treasury has taken back £1.6bn that it had allocated to UK involvement in a EU science research programme.
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Water firms will face 'substantial' sewage fines, minister says

Wed, 2023-02-22 02:00
The government is still considering fines of up to £250m for firms who dump sewage in rivers and seas.
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Clock ticking on UK food-security action, NFU warns

Tue, 2023-02-21 10:35
The government must protect domestic food supply, the National Farmers' Union warns.
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First woman appointed UK's chief scientific adviser

Tue, 2023-02-21 04:17
Prof Dame Angela McLean is to replace Sir Patrick Vallance as the government chief scientific adviser.
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