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Hydrogen power: Firms join forces in bid to lower costs
The possibility of a future powered significantly by clean hydrogen takes a small step closer. …
Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’
A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky. Click here…
Beer and crisps used to help tackle climate change
Walkers will make fertiliser by mixing potato waste with CO2 captured from beer fermentation. …
Climate change threatens 'most Alps glaciers'
By 2100, 92% of glaciers including popular ski resorts could be lost, Aberystwyth University says. …
Climate change: Snowy UK winters could become thing of the past
By the 2040s most of southern England may no longer get sub-zero days, new Met Office…
Climate change: Lower Thames Crossing CO2 impact figures revealed
Campaigners accuse Boris Johnson of mocking his own promises on climate change and emissions. …
Asteroid capsule landing point detected
A search is under way for a capsule carrying the first large quantities of rock from…
Bird flu: All captive birds in Britain to be kept indoors amid outbreak
The virus – said to be “low risk” to humans – has been identified at sites…
Leg-lengthening: The people having surgery to be a bit taller
Hundreds of people are having long, often painful surgery to extend their legs. Is it worth…