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Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 02:59
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.
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Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 03:20
A pilot project will test whether it is a useful way of fighting climate change.
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BBC Inside Science

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 19:00
Translating noisy geese to time travel across the universe.
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Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 13:18
Scientists find new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.
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Australia opposition leader clarifies he believes in climate change after debate

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 09:52
Peter Dutton is facing outrage after comments he made on climate change during an election debate.
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The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 03:11
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
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The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 03:11
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
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The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 03:11
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
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Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:15
Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).
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Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:15
Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).
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UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:32
Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.
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UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:32
Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.
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England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 06:24
Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.
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England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 06:24
Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.
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New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 04:45
A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.
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Fifteen years after a volcano shut European airspace, could it happen again?

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 10:55
Could volcanic ash close down airspace across the UK and Europe bringing the widespread disruption we experienced in 2010.
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Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 05:58
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
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Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 05:58
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
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Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 01:23
The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers.
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Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 01:23
The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers.
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