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UK 'likely' to host key climate meeting
The UK is in pole position to host next year's key climate meeting after agreeing a partnership with main rival Italy.
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UK 'likely' to host key climate meeting
The UK is in pole position to host next year's key climate meeting after agreeing a partnership with main rival Italy.
'Boaty McBoatface' maps deep ocean water
The intrepid submarine has made its first significant discovery, say UK scientists.
MPs call for end to 'throwaway clothes' era
A report by MPs urges the UK government to end the era of throwaway clothes and poor working conditions in the fashion supply chain.
Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'
Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.
Experts cast doubt over spaceport plan
Concerns have been raised over the suitability of a site in Sutherland aiming to become the UK's first major spaceport.
Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans
Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.
'Cryoegg' to explore ice sheet bottom
UK sensors placed under the Greenland Ice Sheet will monitor how its glaciers slide towards the ocean.
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UK 'likely' to host key climate meeting
The UK is in pole position to host next year's key climate meeting after agreeing a partnership with main rival Italy.
'Boaty McBoatface' maps deep ocean water
The intrepid submarine has made its first significant discovery, say UK scientists.
MPs call for end to 'throwaway clothes' era
A report by MPs urges the UK government to end the era of throwaway clothes and poor working conditions in the fashion supply chain.
Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'
Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.
Experts cast doubt over spaceport plan
Concerns have been raised over the suitability of a site in Sutherland aiming to become the UK's first major spaceport.
Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans
Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.
'Cryoegg' to explore ice sheet bottom
UK sensors placed under the Greenland Ice Sheet will monitor how its glaciers slide towards the ocean.
'Boaty McBoatface' maps deep ocean water
The intrepid submarine has made its first significant discovery, say UK scientists.
MPs call for end to 'throwaway clothes' era
A report by MPs urges the UK government to end the era of throwaway clothes and poor working conditions in the fashion supply chain.
Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'
Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.
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