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Beaver dams in east Devon create area of wetland amid drought

Fri, 2022-08-26 17:27
A number of beaver families have created the wetland in east Devon in less than a year.
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Climate change: Russia burning huge amounts of gas, puzzling experts

Fri, 2022-08-26 09:20
As Europe frets over energy, Russia is burning off millions of dollars in natural gas daily.
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Artemis: Cornwall's Goonhilly to support Nasa Moon mission

Fri, 2022-08-26 00:35
The Cornwall site will track an uncrewed capsule ahead of future crewed missions to the Moon.
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Huge recovery for butterfly once extinct in the UK

Thu, 2022-08-25 23:45
Large blues have best summer in 150 years after scientists brought the species back from the brink.
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The crucial role of weather forecasting in launching spacecraft

Thu, 2022-08-25 23:43
Launching a rocket into space requires a lot of time, planning, money - and the right weather. Simon King explains.
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Google change reduces airline emissions calculations

Thu, 2022-08-25 09:51
Passengers may be underestimating impact of flying as Google excludes some emissions from online tool.
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Dugong: Animal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in China

Wed, 2022-08-24 09:26
The dugong, a relative of the fabled manatee, has been declared functionally extinct in the region.
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James Webb: Space telescope reveals 'incredible' Jupiter views

Tue, 2022-08-23 13:21
The James Webb Space Telescope shows the planet's auroras and storms in an unprecedented detail.
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Water firms face growing criticism over beach sewage

Tue, 2022-08-23 01:38
The government says companies are responsible but ministers also face accusations of failing to act.
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English beach sewage dumps not monitored properly, data shows

Mon, 2022-08-22 09:39
Some water firms fail to install devices that measure storm overflows, according to the Lib Dems.
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UK drought: Why do the trees think it's autumn already?

Sat, 2022-08-20 10:07
Experts say the unusual weather has triggered a 'false autumn' as trees struggle to cope with drought.
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Robot boat maps Pacific underwater volcano

Sat, 2022-08-20 09:30
Uncrewed surface vessel Maxlimer surveys the underwater Hunga-Tonga seamount that erupted in January.
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Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised?

Sat, 2022-08-20 05:47
After becoming a tourist attraction in Oslo, a travelling walrus was killed. Was that right?
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PFAS: Possible breakthrough to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'

Fri, 2022-08-19 10:58
US scientists have discovered a low-cost method for destroying chemicals associated with cancer.
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Welsh Water: Hosepipe ban to come into force in Wales

Fri, 2022-08-19 07:58
The hosepipe ban will cover Pembrokeshire and parts of Carmarthenshire, the first since 1989.
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Food crops made 20% more efficient at harnessing sunlight

Fri, 2022-08-19 04:05
Researchers say a genetic modification that boosts plant growth could help alleviate global food shortages.
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First Native American woman to travel to space

Thu, 2022-08-18 22:53
Nasa astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann will travel to the International Space Station in September.
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Battery power problem cuts short Russian spacewalk, Nasa says

Thu, 2022-08-18 21:49
A cosmonaut was rushed back to the International Space Station on Wednesday, the US space agency says.
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UK drought: Why we need to get used to wonky vegetables

Thu, 2022-08-18 10:25
Our produce is likely to be smaller, odd-looking, or even leathery after the hot, dry weather.
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Mystery of half-billion year old creature with no anus solved

Thu, 2022-08-18 10:16
A 500 million-year-old microscopic, spiny creature with a mouth but no anus had puzzled scientists.
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