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Giving birth two million years ago was 'relatively easy'
Why is human childbirth so long and difficult? Scientists may have the answer from studying fossils. …
Climate change: Warming to drive 'robust increase' in UK flooding
A new study shows that there’s a higher probability for extreme flooding on UK coasts as…
Greta Thunberg to US politicians: 'Sorry, you're not trying hard enough'
The climate activist says more needs to be done ahead of a Congress hearing …
The surprising truth about UK energy use
What can we do to meet the demands of our increasingly technology-dependent lives? Click…
BBC Briefing on energy: how do I use it?
Your downloadable guide to the UK’s energy system and why it must change to meet climate…
Are cities as bad for the environment as we think?
Cities have a bad reputation for pollution but – in terms of climate change – that…
First measurements of 'interstellar comet'
Astronomers report measurements from a presumed interstellar comet, providing clues about its chemical composition. …
Wild wheat genetics offer climate hope for food crops
Wild relatives of food crops, such as wheat, host an abundant array of genetic material to…
Novosibirsk: 'No risk' after blast and fire at Russian lethal virus lab
A major research centre says no biological agents have been released from a blast and fire…