Activists in Florida block release of GM mosquitoes which could suppress Zika outbreak
Opponents fear devastating unforeseen consequences if engineered life forms are released.
Impressive geological features reveal Isthmus of Panama is 'only' three million years old
Previous studies had said the Isthmus formed between 6 and 23 million years ago.
Do dogs prefer your praise or food?
New study seeks a better understanding of the relationship between dogs and humans.
Dramatic photos of devastation caused by wildfires raging through California
All that remains of many homes is burnt patio furniture and skeletal remains of cars leaking molten metal onto driveways.
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Why Liberia could plunge back into conflict if a historic land rights bill isn't passed
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State of emergency as California wildfire forces 82,000 to evacuate homes in San Bernadino
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Canadian province Alberta moves to ban spear hunting after online video sparks outrage
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Where to watch Full Sturgeon Moon online and where does the strange name come from?
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How many words do most adults know?
Researchers devised an online test to determine the size of people's vocabularies
Have scientists discovered a fifth fundamental force of nature?
The development could lead to a radical rethinking of our understanding of the universe.
25-million-year-old fossil sheds light on evolution of endangered river dolphin
Ancient skull was found more than five decades ago in Alaska.
The search is on for a real-life 'ultimate Pokemon'
The mysterious Zenkerella rodent has never been seen alive by scientists.
Stunning video captures coral bleaching process for the first time
On the images recorded by scientists, damage begins after just two hours.
Explorers start digging for legendary Nazi train loaded with treasure
The train is thought to have been carrying gold, silver and paintings seized from Hungarian Jews.
Mother bear runs to her cubs' rescue after they're swept down an Alaskan waterfall
The footage was captured as part of the annual #bearcam streaming of the salmon run.
Louisiana floods: Macabre scenes as coffins float past submerged homes
Rivers reached historic highs as some areas received two feet of rain in a 48-hour period.
Why black holes may not be entirely 'black'
New findings are strongest indication that Professor Stephen Hawking's black-hole theories are correct.
Nasa satellite captures stunning image of cyclone over Japan and Russia
The Terra satellite that took the picture has been operating since 1999.
Venus may have been habitable in its early history
Shallow oceans of liquid-water could have been present on the planet's surface.
Ten homes destroyed and 4,000 evacuated in powerful California fire
Burned Habitat for Humanity office was planning to rebuild houses burned last year.
More than 20,000 people rescued in 'unprecedented' Louisiana flooding
Six people have died as the state governor warns that waters are still set to rise in many areas.
Ice cap that covered Britain was more than half a mile thick, scientists say
The ice sheets were so big it was possible to walk from Ireland to Norway.
Campaigners criticise Bristol Zoo for late night parties that cause 'stress' to animals
Video from the charity shows a keeper describing lions as being 'stressed' by a party.
Britons warned of toxic smog as temperatures set to soar
Reports indicate widespread pollution could affect British air as heatwave arrives.
Ancient shipwreck in Florida waters linked to French artefacts from colonial period
Cannons, anchors and a marble monument identified near Cape Canaveral, with signs of French origins.
Did the ancient Greeks perform gruesome human sacrifices? 3,000-year-old skeleton discovery reopens debate
3,000-year-old remains change what we know of Greek civilisation and its sacrificial practices.
To manage growing elephant populations in reserves, conservationists turn to contraception
Dart technique for females means that crueller methods like culling and relocation can start to end.
How do you create energy from magnets and plasma hotter than the centre of the Sun?
Tokamak Energy says fusion energy could be powering UK homes in just 15 years.
World Elephant Day: 10 reminders that elephants are incredibly cute
Alongside spreading awareness of the threats faced by the great creatures, it is good to remember how adorable they are.
How much do you really know about elephants?
Have you got an elephantine memory or the recall of a terrifying mouse?
Some Greenland sharks alive today were born before the English Civil War
Nuclear bomb data reveals they are world's longest-living vertebrates reaching an age of 400.
Starliner CST-100: Boeing is building the next generation of spaceships for Nasa right now
Boeing and Nasa are working on a commercial vehicle to fly crews to and from ISS.
Peta condemns F1 star Lewis Hamilton over big cat selfies
Peta said Hamilton cuddling big cats promoted animals as 'here for human amusement'.
Call for leopard reclassification as 'endangered' as it disappears from 94% of historical range
Scientists say Indochinese leopard numbers could be as low as 1,000 as agriculture and poaching take their toll.
Mystery behind goblin sharks' weird protruding jaws solved after over a century
Being able to thrust jaw forward quickly gives feeding advantage to deep sea creature discovered in 1898.
Cannibalistic prehistoric shark fed on its babies when food was scarce
Baby shark teeth were found in 300 million years old adult poop fossils.
Thousands evacuated as forest fires rage around Marseille in southern France
Flames whipped up by high winds formed a column marching towards France's second biggest city.
China launches high-tech satellite to safeguard maritime interests amid South China Sea row
The Gaofen 3 Earth observation satellite was launched on Wednesday from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
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Farage Backs Sean 'Diddy' Combs Release and Hails Push to Free Convicted Drug Trafficker
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US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack Says Epstein Built Wealth and Influence Through Ties to Israel
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Behind the Incident on the USS Gerald R. Ford: Fire, Crew Fatigue, and Unanswered Questions
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