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Cambridge science history museum reopens after renovation
The Whipple Museum contains 10,000 scientific instruments with many dating from the 17th Century. …
Proposal to spend 25% of EU budget on climate change
Eight countries propose the strategy – but nations such as Germany oppose strengthening commitments. …
Indie festivals are calling for retailers to stop marketing tents as single-use
Organisers of more than 60 festivals say it encourages people to leave them behind. …
UK drones map Chernobyl's 'Red Forest'
British scientists undertake a new aerial survey of one of the most radioactive locations on Earth. …
Pilot Dave Mackay on becoming the first Scot in space
In February Dave Mackay guided Virgin Galactic’s space craft to almost 56 miles (90km) above earth. …
US climate objections sink Arctic Council accord in Finland
There is no joint declaration by Arctic nations as the US criticises climate change wording. …
Small tyrannosaur 'was cousin of T. rex'
A 92-million-year-old dinosaur provides evolutionary insights on the evolution of the tyrannosaurs. Click here…
How fireflies inspired energy-efficient lights
Studying fireflies helped scientists increase light extraction in LEDs by more than 50% Click…
British bluebells 'have advantage over Spanish bluebells'
There had been fears the plant could go extinct, after a Spanish variety escaped into the…