This summer’s carbon emissions from Arctic wildfires were a third higher than last year’s levels. …
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Scientists have the answer to a tadpole mystery
The advance could help protect amphibians from extinction by protecting their breeding grounds. Click…
Europe's small Vega rocket returns to action
After a flight failure in 2019, the Vega rocket executes a flawless deployment of 53 satellites. …
Black holes: Cosmic signal rattles Earth after 7 billion years
Gravitational waves arrive from a black hole collision that occurred half-way across the Universe. …
Ugandan gorillas in Bwindi park have 'baby boom'
Five baby gorillas are born in six weeks in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. …
Booster rocket for Nasa Moon missions set for critical test
Engineers are preparing to test a booster rocket that will help send astronauts back to the…
Honeybee venom 'kills some breast cancer cells'
Tests show promising results against two cancer types but more research is needed, scientists say. …
Curlew conservation project sees birds released at Lough Neagh
Five curlew fledglings are released near Lough Neagh after they were saved as eggs in late…
Arrests as Extinction Rebellion protests begin across England
Protesters block a road near Parliament and are planning a “walk of shame” near the Bank…
Climate change: Power companies 'hindering' move to green energy
New research suggests utilities are dragging their feet when it comes to embracing wind and solar. …