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Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin’s return to Earth…
Why India and Nepal's forest fires are worrying scientists
Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires. Click…
Would you wear 'Iron Man' body armour?
The market for exoskeletons – high-tech external body support systems – is tipped to grow strongly. …
Saving green turtles… by cooling their eggs
Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males. …
COP26: Greta Thunberg has no plans to attend Glasgow summit
The climate campaigner is concerned about the impact of Covid on attendance at the Glasgow summit. …
Ocean noise: Study to measure the oceans' 'year of quiet'
Marine scientists set out to study the ‘year of the quiet ocean’ following the pandemic. …
Is Netflix's Seaspiracy film right about fishing damaging oceans?
Are the activities of the fishing industry destroying the world’s oceans as a new film suggests? …
Climate change: Electric trucks 'can compete with diesel ones'
Heavy goods vehicles powered by batteries can compete with diesel ones, say researchers. Click…
Deep sea mining to help make electric vehicles
Many companies want to exploit deep sea minerals but campaigners warn it could damage fragile ecosystems. …