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5 November 2010 Last updated at 21:02 ET

Discovery faces three-week delaySTS-133 Discovery (AFP)

The planned launch of the space shuttle Discovery for its final mission is postponed because of a fuel leak.

Sawfly species Nematus pseudodispar discovered in the UK for the first time (image: Trees for Life)Sawfly makes first UK appearance

A species of tiny insect is discovered living in the UK for the first time, despite being extremely rare in Europe. Earth News

Hartley (Nasa)Probe sweeps past 'space peanut'

The Deep Impact spacecraft flies by Comet Hartley 2, acquiring a swathe of pictures to be sent back to Earth.

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Features & Analysis

  • Ghostly cheetah (c) Britta Jaschinski / GDT EWPY 2010 Europe's top wildlife photography

    The winners of the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010 prizes.

  • Robonaut and astronautSpaceman

    The robonaut: One giant leap for 'tin mankind'

  • Salt marshesEye on the future

    Decades-long CO2 experiment gives global warming clue

  • Satellite photo of British IslesNature's way

    Vision of a united Ireland - from 440m years ago

  • XX > XY

    When it comes to health, experts say men really are the weaker sex

  • 3D re-fit

    James Cameron urges use of 3D for classic films

  • Electric blue

    Why are kingfishers making a comeback in the UK?

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  • A statue of a cat walking on a globe in Kensington MarketAnything goes

    BBC Travel explores Toronto kooky but charming Kensington Market

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  • Science In Action Listen

    New research shows cells can destroy viruses; this could lead to cures for the common cold

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    Dirty photos that inspire, green taxes that fuel despair and a river that runs dry

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