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Uncovering the secrets of North America’s largest diamond
Canada has unearthed the biggest diamond ever found in North America - the Foxfire.
World Bank loan scheme ‘failing clean energy’
World Bank funding is being used to subsidise fossil fuel projects at the expense of cleaner…
Apollo I disaster: How three astronauts died on Earth
On 27 January 1967, the crew of Apollo I were killed when the rehearsal for their…
Skeleton offers clues to medieval spread of leprosy
The remains of a religious pilgrim shed light on how leprosy came to Europe, researchers say.
Menai the rare Olive Ridley turtle’s scan is ‘good news’
A rare sea turtle discovered washed up on an Anglesey beach is closer to full health…
Human-pig ‘chimera embryos’ detailed
Embryos that are about 0.001% human could lead to human organs being grown in animals.
Doomsday clock moves closer to apocalypse
The minute hand of the symbolic Doomsday Clock moves 30 seconds closer to midnight.
Tim Peake’s capsule goes on display at Science Museum
UK astronaut Tim Peake talks about returning to space as the capsule that carried him to…
Tim Peake’s capsule goes on display at Science Museum
The capsule that carried Tim Peake to and from the International Space Station goes on display…