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Epic 7,500-mile cuckoo migration wows scientists
Scientists have tracked a cuckoo’s migratory flight from Africa to its breeding ground in Mongolia. …
Australia's megafauna roamed the tropics with first humans but then disappeared
New evidence shows climate change may have wiped out Australia’s giant beasts. Click here…
Dinosaur asteroid's trajectory was 'perfect storm'
The angle at which a life-destroying space rock hit Earth 66 million years ago was lethal. …
'Billions of years of evolutionary history' under threat
‘Weird and wonderful’ animals unlike anything else on Earth are sliding toward extinction, say scientists. …
European contract signed for Moon mission hardware
When astronauts go back to the Moon in 2024, they’ll be using European hardware to get…
Coronavirus: Can we stay safe as lockdown eases?
As lockdowns ease, what are the risks of getting infected as people come into closer contact…
Space debris: Smart solutions sought to make orbital traffic safer
The UK Space Agency is seeking novel ideas to track all the pieces of debris now…
Thailand: Elephants on 'great migration' to survive coronavirus starvation
With the collapse of the tourism industry because of the coronavirus, Thailand’s captive elephants are now…
Sir Richard Branson: Virgin Orbit rocket fails on debut flight
A California company owned by UK businessman Sir Richard Branson fails to launch a rocket to…