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Jul 09, 2026 0

Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

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Jul 09, 2026 0

BBC Inside Science

Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.

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Jun 29, 2026 0

First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer

The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.

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Jun 26, 2026 0

Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica

Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.

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Jun 17, 2026 0

Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site

The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

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Apr 11, 2026 0

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

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Apr 05, 2026 0

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

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Apr 15, 2026 0

Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero

The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny

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Mar 18, 2026 0

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

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Feb 13, 2026 0

The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?

For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.

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Jan 02, 2026 0

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

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Nov 10, 2025 0

COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?

The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.

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Deep sea submersibles snap first photos of ship where Ernest Shackleton died
Jul 10, 2026 0

Deep sea submersibles snap first photos of ship where Ernest Shackleton died

One of the remotely operated vehicles also discovered the Titanic 40 years ago. The post Deep sea submersibles snap first photos of ship where Ernest Shackleton died appeared first on Popular Science.

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Rare coin from Norway’s last Viking king mistaken for old button
Jul 10, 2026 0

Rare coin from Norway’s last Viking king mistaken for old button

King Magnus Barefoot's brutal reign also included currency reform. The post Rare coin from Norway’s last Viking king mistaken for old button appeared first on Popular Science.

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The best coffee machines for offices in 2026, tested and reviewed
Jul 10, 2026 0

The best coffee machines for offices in 2026, tested and reviewed

From single-serve to automatic espresso, these are the best coffee makers for quickly filling a mug and seizing the day. The post The best coffee machines for offices in 2026, tested and reviewed appe

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