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The man on a mission to open up space to disability Thu, 09 May 2024 01:07:44 GMT John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability to go to space.

Australia backs gas beyond 2050 despite climate fears Thu, 09 May 2024 03:49:15 GMT The policy comes despite global calls to drastically phase out fossil fuels to reach climate targets.

Watchdog criticises England water clean-up plans Thu, 09 May 2024 01:12:26 GMT Targets to improve England's rivers, lakes and coastal water will fall well short, a key watchdog finds.

Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat Wed, 08 May 2024 02:00:58 GMT Every single day of the past 12 months has seen a new global sea temperature high for the time of year.

Malaysia offers trade partners 'orangutan diplomacy' Wed, 08 May 2024 16:47:15 GMT The great apes are proposed as gifts for palm oil importers, but conservationists voice concerns.

Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check Tue, 07 May 2024 03:07:22 GMT First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.

Tourist influx turns Windermere green - report Mon, 06 May 2024 23:40:51 GMT New research links algal blooming at England's largest lake with increased visitor numbers

Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:04:53 GMT Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.

Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:06:49 GMT It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.

UK quits treaty that lets oil firms sue government Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:34:37 GMT The ECT allowed fossil-fuel companies to sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits.

Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:04:21 GMT Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive.

World breaches 1.5C warming threshold for full year Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:18:33 GMT The last 12 months were the hottest on record, temporarily sending the world past a deeply symbolic mark.

European astronaut rookies make the grade Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:51:33 GMT The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training.

Preventing space contamination rises up the agenda Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:45:40 GMT Agencies and scientists from around the world head to the UK to share space-exploration techniques.

Nasa: 'New plan needed to return rocks from Mars' Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:37:03 GMT The US space agency is seeking a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study.

Peter Higgs - the man who changed our view of the Universe Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:17:32 GMT The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.

White House wants Moon to have its own time zone Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:23:43 GMT The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.