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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?
Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures – but problems with fossils fuels are…
Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different
Nasa’s Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. …
Texas weather: How to stay safe in freezing conditions
From dressing properly, to keeping warm in power cuts, to signalling for help when stranded. …
Climate change: Don't raid home insulation scheme, MPs urge ministers
The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation. …
Mars landings that did (and didn't) go to plan
With two missions to land on Mars in 2021, Laura Foster looks back at the previous…
AI used to 'predict the next coronavirus'
Scientists use AI to tackle the puzzle of where a new coronavirus could emerge. …
How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat
The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters. Click…
High-altitude birds evolved thicker 'jackets'
Himalayan songbirds in colder, more elevated environments have feathers with more fluffy down. Click…
US cold snap: Why is Texas seeing Arctic temperatures?
Freezing temperatures have been recorded across the usually hot southern US state. Click here…