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Fantastic beasts in the real world and where to find them
London’s Natural History Museum is set to stage one of the most ambitious exhibitions in its…
The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries
Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed…
'Murder hornet': First nest found in US eradicated with vacuum hose
The Asian giant hornets can wipe out a colony of honeybees in hours. Click…
Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM
Boris Johnson’s techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. Click here…
Osiris-Rex: Nasa probe risks losing asteroid sample after door jams
The Osiris-Rex spacecraft collected so much rock from asteroid Bennu that bits are leaking out. …
HS2: Moving ancient woodland habitat for rail line flawed, ecologists say
Soil is being “translocated” to new sites but ecologists question whether the process is effective. …
Norway funds satellite map of world's tropical forests
Norway pays for a monthly satellite dataset to track the state of the world’s tropical forests. …
Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success
The first images are released of the Osiris-Rex spacecraft trying to grab rock from asteroid Bennu. …
Planners 'must prepare' for weather extremes – Met Office
The Met Office is launching a tool to help planners prepare for further weather extremes. …