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Huge recovery for butterfly once extinct in the UK
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
A 500 million-year-old microscopic, spiny creature with a mouth but no anus had puzzled scientists.
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Sewage hits dozens of beaches in England and Wales after heavy rain
Charity issues warning after water firms discharge untreated sewage to avoid potential flooding.
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Climate change: 'Staggering' rate of global tree losses from fires
A report says around 16 football pitches of trees per minute were lost to wildfires in 2021.
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UK government enters endgame in Europe research standoff
The government is in a row with the EU over the UK's membership of the €100bn Horizon research programme.
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