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21 October 2010 Last updated at 21:02 ET

Royal Society's prize is the last

Biochemist Nick Lane's book Life Ascending has won what will be the last Royal Society Science Book Prize.

Science prize seeks new sponsor

Rhino GPS used to deter poachers

Rhinos in South Africa are fitted with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device to help protect them from poachers. Earth News

Climate 'threat' to rail network

Climate change could pose a "serious threat" to the UK rail network, scientists warn.

Wrangling threatens nature panel

Tensions are on the rise at a UN biodiversity meeting as a one-stop international body on biodiversity science is debated.
Moon's water is 'useful resource'

There are oases of water-rich soil that could sustain astronauts on the Moon, Nasa scientists say.
Ants in action takes photo award Earth News
Galaxy is most distant object yet
'Vital' science spared deep cuts
India and Brazil lead green race
On how the leopard got its spots
Globalstar rolls out new network
US inquiry into China rare earths

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Toads evolve into super-invaders

Scientists identify a "runaway evolutionary effect" that is speeding up the cane toad invasion.
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