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UK urged to 'speed up' on climate
BBC Science News 2 hours agoThe UK government has been urged to speed up the pace of action on climate change by the Confederation of British Industry.
First light for US 'laser jumbo'
BBC Science News 3 hours agoThe US military has test-fired a laser weapon system housed aboard a 747 plane.
UN talks action on space strikes
BBC Science News 3 hours agoA leading UN scientist says countries must move to tackle the threat from asteroid strikes.
'Time-bending drug' for jet lag
BBC Science News 11 hours agoScientists announce promising trial results for a new drug for jet lag pill that can reset the body's natural sleep rhythms.
Gene 'may ward off lung cancer'
BBC Science News 12 hours agoA British team of scientists have pinpointed a "tumour suppressor" gene which protects against lung cancer.
Palm oil offers no green solution
BBC Science News 20 hours agoA major international study says palm oil plantations reduce plant and animal diversity, and do little to reduce carbon emissions.
New Stone Age artefacts unearthed
BBC Science News less than a day agoAn archaeological dig in Russia has unearthed female figurines, carved tools, and a cone-shaped carving of unknown purpose.
70% deforestation cuts for Brazil
BBC Science News less than a day agoBrazil's environment minister has plans to reduce deforestation in the Amazon region by up to 70%, as UN climate talks begin.
Rare Bronze Age necklace is found
BBC Science News less than a day agoA rare amber necklace believed to be about 4,000 years old is uncovered in Stockport.
First inventory of life at poles
BBC Science News less than a day agoThe first comprehensive inventory of the animals that live in a polar regions is completed, scientists report.
Britain 'needs deeper CO2 cuts'
BBC Science News less than a day agoMore cuts in greenhouse gases by 2020 are needed if the UK is to play its part in combating climate change, an advisory body will say.
Antioxidants 'cannot slow ageing'
BBC Science News less than a day agoDiets and creams which claim their antioxidant properties could cheat the advances of time may be worthless, researchers suggest.
UN climate summit seeks clarity
BBC Science News less than a day agoUN climate change talks open in Poland, seeking details on plans for emission cuts and forest protection.
Heart disease 'reversed in mice'
BBC Science News less than a day agoScientists have halted the advance of heart disease in mice - and even reversed some of its effects.
US space shuttle returns to Earth
BBC Science News less than a day agoNasa's space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth, landing in California after an eventful mission.
Beached whales die in Australia
BBC Science News 2 days agoAbout 150 pilot whales die in a mass stranding in a remote coastal area of the Australian island of Tasmania.
Amazon deforestation accelerates
BBC Science News 3 days agoThe destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil has accelerated for the first time in four years, officials say.
France-UK split over EU farm plan
BBC Science News 4 days agoFrance's vision for the future of EU agricultural policy is opposed by the UK, Sweden and Latvia.
Protection boost for rare gorilla
BBC Science News 4 days agoCameroon creates a new national park for the Cross River gorilla, the world's rarest, ahead of a key conservation meeting.
Faiths in climate change summit
BBC Science News 5 days agoAbout 1,000 representatives of leading religions gather in Sweden for a summit on climate change, said to be the first of its kind.
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