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An asteroid is heading in our direction. Will it hit us in 2032?

Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.

Two sinkholes have appeared in the Surrey village of Godstone, but how have they formed and are they dangerous?

The planet's glaciers have lost 5% of their ice in little over 20 years, according to a major study.

The planet's glaciers have lost 5% of their ice in little over 20 years, according to a major study.

More than 150 whales have beached in the remote, north west corner of Tasmania.

Some major carbon-emitting countries are hinting they may follow suit as the US opts to ramp up fossil fuels.

The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.

The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.

The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.

The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.

The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.

The United States is the world’s science superpower. But is their role under threat?

The United States is the world’s science superpower. But is their role under threat?

Footage from the International Space Station as it soars above an aurora dancing over Canada

The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.

The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.

The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.

There have been 33 outbreaks so far on farms, but the risk to humans remains low, the government says.

As daffodils burst into bloom, experts want help in finding rare treasures hiding in plain sight.