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Science cuts in Autumn budget would threaten prosperity, says ex-minister

Wed, 2021-10-20 10:32
The science committee chair will hear of the impact of possible changes to research spending.
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Ros Atkins on… Europe's climate challenge

Wed, 2021-10-20 09:23
Ros Atkins looks at how Europe is getting to grips with its emissions problem.
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Environment bill: Green groups dismay as ministers reject changes

Wed, 2021-10-20 09:14
Ministers say the new law will demonstrate global leadership, but critics accuse them of "inaction".
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Net zero announcement: UK sets out plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Wed, 2021-10-20 01:58
The government reveals its long-awaited strategy days before global leaders meet for COP26 in Glasgow.
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Orion: Nasa's Moon ship ready to be attached to rocket

Wed, 2021-10-20 01:06
The Orion spacecraft is ready to be placed on top of a rocket that will send it towards the Moon.
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Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to help replace gas boilers

Tue, 2021-10-19 21:04
The England and Wales grants will cover just 90,000 heat pumps out of more than 20 million households.
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What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?

Tue, 2021-10-19 20:56
Experts have recommended developed countries adopt targets to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050.
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Diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword off Israel's coast

Tue, 2021-10-19 19:16
The blade, which is encrusted with marine organisms, is believed to be about 900 years old.
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Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?

Tue, 2021-10-19 18:19
With weeks to go until the UK hosts a global climate summit, is the government on track to meet its own commitments?
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The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour

Tue, 2021-10-19 09:12
New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough.
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COP26: 'Hate tells scientists their work is important'

Tue, 2021-10-19 03:00
Prof Phil Jones, portrayed in BBC drama The Trick, says climate scientists must be protected.
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How energy flexibility can save us money and cut carbon

Mon, 2021-10-18 10:10
Making energy supply to homes and businesses more flexible could help the UK meet its climate goals.
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COP26: Does a climate summit need 25,000 people? And more questions

Mon, 2021-10-18 10:09
BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.
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The climate activists who want Norway to end oil and gas production

Mon, 2021-10-18 09:13
The BBC's Nick Beake meets the young climate activists trying to stop Norway drilling for oil and gas.
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Nebra Sky Disc: British Museum to display world's 'oldest map of stars'

Mon, 2021-10-18 09:10
The Nebra Sky Disc is dated 3,600-years-old and considered one of the most important archaeological finds.
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The nightmare of India's tallest rubbish mountain

Mon, 2021-10-18 09:10
India's oldest and tallest mountain of rubbish in the city of Mumbai is 18 storeys high.
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Earthshot Prize: Costa Rica wins £1m from William's Earthshot prize

Mon, 2021-10-18 06:06
Two friends growing coral and the country of Costa Rica are among five winners receiving £1m each.
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Russian team back on Earth after filming first movie in space

Sun, 2021-10-17 18:24
The Russian film crew return after an ISS shoot that had its own moments of drama.
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Prof Sarah Gilbert, Covid vaccine creator: Now let’s take on 12 more diseases

Sun, 2021-10-17 09:04
Prof Dame Sarah Gilbert says medical science has transformed ambitions for new vaccines.
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Mark Hankinson: Top huntsman guilty of encouraging illegal fox hunting

Sat, 2021-10-16 00:02
The senior huntsman gave the hunting advice in private webinars that were leaked online.
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