Analysis of black organic fragments found in the Sutton Hoo boat burial reveals they are bitumen…
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Trump’s environment plans could spark opposition
Proposals by the Trump administration to roll back US environmental regulations are likely to foment opposition,…
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Europe’s research ministers are meeting to decide whether to try to land a robot rover on…
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A proposed private space mission is planning to visit Apollo 17's landing site on the Moon.
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EU energy use to fall by 30% under new efficiency plans for 2030
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The Cassini spacecraft is beginning the end phases of its mission to Saturn that will eventually…
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