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Friday, Jul 26

13

Scottish bog gets world heritage status

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After an almost 40-year campaign, a little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status.

Thursday, Jul 25

03

UK getting more hot and more wet days – Met Office

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The increase in the number of 'very hot days' of 30C or more has also been dramatic.

Wednesday, Jul 24

18

Rare fossils reveal secrets of mammal evolution

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The fossils hold clues as to how mammals that lived in the shadow of dinosaurs evolved to dominate the world.

Tuesday, Jul 23

02

Chimps share humans' 'snappy' conversational style

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Wild chimpanzees, like humans, take fast-paced turns in conversation, and often interrupt each other.

Monday, Jul 22

18

Oxygen discovery defies knowledge of the deep ocean

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The discovery that lumps of metal on the seafloor produce oxygen raises questions over plans to mine the deep ocean.

Thursday, Jul 18

21

UK coal mine fights for future in court

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The coal mine promises to be net zero but a recent major ruling has cast doubt on its future.

07

Near-extinct crocodiles make comeback in Cambodia

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The hatching of 60 eggs is a record for the endangered species in this century.

03

Make electricity cheaper to boost heat pumps - climate advisers

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Cutting electricity bills would persuade more people to install heat pumps, the government is told.

Dinosaur skeleton fetches record $44.6m at auction

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The near complete skeleton of a stegosaurus - named Apex - is 11ft (3.4m) tall and 27ft long, Sotheby's says.

Wednesday, Jul 17

02

New tech aims to keep polar bears and people apart

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Fears about the two species coming into contact are growing as Arctic sea ice melts.

Tuesday, Jul 16

Secret 'sky island' rainforest saved by new discoveries

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Dozens of unique animal and insect finds have helped secure protection for an unspoilt mountain forest.

Monday, Jul 15

18

Cave discovered on Moon could be home for humans

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It is the first cave to be discovered on the Moon and could protect astronauts from radiation.

Friday, Jul 12

07

Titanic mission to map wreck in greatest-ever detail

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A new expedition aims to document the world's most famous shipwreck in unprecedented detail.

04

Rural domestic abuse convictions still 'woeful'

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The BBC finds reports of domestic abuse in the countryside have gone up but convictions remain low.

Thursday, Jul 11

15

Row over rise in water bills as firms say it's not enough

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Water firms have hit out at bill rises of £94 over the next five years after wanting bigger hikes.

Wednesday, Jul 10

03

Can we change how our brains age? These scientists think it’s possible

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Lara Lewington searches for the tech secrets that researchers hope will unlock eternal youth.

02

Europe's Ariane-6 rocket blasts off on maiden flight

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After a successful launch, the upper-stage of the rocket goes on to experience an anomaly.

Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protection

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Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world's greatest shipwrecks.

Monday, Jul 8

18

Smelly planet 'reeks of rotten eggs', study finds

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Most of HD 189733 b's atmosphere is hydrogen sulphide, which is also emitted during farts.

Thursday, Jul 4

13

How record-breaking Hurricane Beryl is a sign of a warming world

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Beryl is the earliest category five Atlantic hurricane on record, fuelled by exceptional sea warmth.

Footage captures 'miracle eagle chick' in flight

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A white-tailed eagle that broke its wing has taken to the skies after its parents nursed it back to health.

06

Watch: Mount Etna spits lava into the night sky

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Europe’s tallest active volcano roared as it spewed lava from one of its largest craters.

05

No, UK weather is not being manipulated

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False claims about weather manipulation and geoengineering have been spreading online. What are the facts?

03

Rare plants hidden in toys - and other trafficking tactics

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How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.

02

IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins

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Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos.

01

Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California

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Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.

Wednesday, Jul 3

18

World's oldest cave art found showing humans and pig

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The oldest example of cave art has been discovered on an Indonesian island and dated back 51,200 years.

Monday, Jul 1

13

Hurricane Beryl: Record-breaking sign of warming world

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The number of hurricanes is not increasing, but they are becoming more intense as the world warms.

05

Arctic 'dirty fuel' ban for ships comes into force

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There are many loopholes to the ban, but environmentalists see it as a crucial first step.

Friday, Jun 28

19

Quake it off: Which Swift song moved Wembley most?

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Wembley invited seismologists to set up monitors around the stadium for her first three London dates.