Scientists have isolated the gene responsible for temperature-controlled sex determination in turtles.
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Network Rail tree felling faces review over wildlife concerns
Removing too much trackside vegetation harms the environment, wildlife charities say.
UN puts brave face as climate talks get stuck
Climate talks in Bonn officially suspended as countries fail to resolve differences about the Paris agreement.
Device could make underwater objects appear invisible to sonar
Researchers have developed a device that could make objects appear invisible to sonar detection.
Hun migrations ‘linked to deadly Justinian Plague’
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Volcano erupts at end of man’s garden
This Hawaii resident had a surprise when he returned home after fleeing the Kilauea eruption.
UN climate stalemate sees extra week of talks added
Negotiations deadlocked as delegates get bogged down in technical arguments about the Paris climate pact.
California becomes first US state to mandate solar on homes
Officials say homeowners could see significantly lower utilities costs per month.
Cocaine breathalyser ‘one step closer’
Researchers plan to integrate their cocaine-detecting chip in a portable scanner.
Lonely asteroid tells solar system story
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