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Just one river included in government's proposal for new designated swimming sites

The US government may approve the Alaska drilling site soon - but its opponents are going viral.

A new way of sucking carbon from the air is up to three times more effective than current technology.

Researchers have created eggs from the cells of male mice, raising the prospect of male couples having their own children.

New estimates suggest that plastic pollution in the oceans has risen dramatically since 2005.

Scientists who trained bees to open a puzzle find that they pass the knowledge on to their colonies.

A 20-year survey of plants shows how agriculture and climate change is affecting UK flora.

A new assessment of Britain's research capability concludes it has "serious and longstanding problems".

The rocket's failure to launch is a significant blow to the country's space plans.

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions could save millions of pounds in flood damage costs.

Businesses are discovering tweaks that can dramatically reduce the environmental impact of their websites.

The nature presenter returns to TV screens to explore the natural history of Britain and Ireland.

The nature presenter returns to TV screens to explore natural history in Britain and Ireland.

Regulations were updated after an outcry over gene-edited babies but a leading expert says they don't go far enough.

Dr Nicola Fox, originally from Hertfordshire, is the first woman to become Nasa's head of science.

The first international agreement to protect the world's oceans for 40 years has been reached.

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection.

The government cited noise pollution and climate concerns in its decision to restrict flights.

PM Rishi Sunak is warned not to go back on his pledge to re-join the EU's science research programme.

The dusky tetraka is a small bird with a distinctive yellow throat that lives on the ground.