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Two birds yield genetic key to crimson
Two independent scientific papers identify the same single gene as the cause of red beaks and feathers in birds.
- 20 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Europe races to meet Orion deadline
European industry has begun assembling the "back end" of America's Orion astronaut capsule system, which is due to make an important demonstration flight in 2018.
- 20 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Mini-robot perches like an insect
Miniature flying robot that can perch and take off could be used in search and rescue, scientists say.
- 20 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Hubble takes super-snap of Mars
- 20 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Fracking approval under consideration
- 20 May 2016
- From the section Business
'Cover-up' row over McDonald's fish
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Evidence of ancient tsunamis on Mars
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Global antibiotics 'revolution' needed
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Health
Totten Glacier may face 'rapid retreat'
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Bayer makes takeover offer for Monsanto
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Business
What AI can learn from Tube passengers
- 18 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Agricultural emissions 'reality check'
- 18 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
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Dramatic image of Mars nearing Earth
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
When eagle owl chick met a human
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Europe
See a robotic insect in action
- 20 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
What happens when an osprey strikes?
- 18 May 2016
- From the section Scotland
Fireball captured on police dashcam
- 17 May 2016
- From the section US & Canada
'Don't let Tim Peake be our last astronaut'
- 17 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
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The bank account that gives you a shock
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Technology
Is bird whistle find linked to Shakespeare?
- 17 May 2016
- From the section London
Features & Analysis
Tracking sharks
Scientists track the predators to better understand their habits
- 19 May 2016
- From the section US & Canada
Paradise lost
Beautiful places threatened by mass tourism
- 17 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
'Weird' engineering
The effects from riding four 'gyroscopes'
- 16 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Our Experts
Hinkley Point: Design difficulties loom
As the EDF board prepares to make its final decision on funding the new Hinkley Point nuclear power station, technical issues loom.
First big test for Paris climate deal
Four months after agreeing the Paris Climate deal, political leaders will formally sign the document on Friday - but do they fully understand the implications, asks Matt McGrath.
Europe races to meet Orion deadline
European industry has begun assembling the "back end" of America's Orion astronaut capsule system, which is due to make an important demonstration flight in 2018.
Watch/Listen
Dramatic image of Mars nearing Earth
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
When eagle owl chick met a human
- 19 May 2016
- From the section Europe
See a robotic insect in action
- 20 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
What happens when an osprey strikes?
- 18 May 2016
- From the section Scotland
Fireball captured on police dashcam
- 17 May 2016
- From the section US & Canada
'Don't let Tim Peake be our last astronaut'
- 17 May 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
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