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Warming extremes 'not as likely'
Global temperature rises will be slower in the coming decades say researchers but the long term picture is consistent.
UK astronaut Peake to go into orbit
UK astronaut Tim Peake is given a date to fly to the International Space Station, but the mission is not expected to take place before 2015.
Deep sea 'gold rush' moves closer
The prospect of a deep sea "gold rush" opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer.
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Sea levels rising - but how quickly?
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Predicting the impact of climate change on sea levels is no easy task, says David Shukman.
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The raw power of the Sun as it unleashes the strongest radiation storms yet seen in 2013
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Cold rush club
Rush to join Arctic Council reflects growing importance of the region
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Feeling the pinch
French agriculture starts to feel effects of deteriorating economy
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Cool or creepy?
BBC correspondent tries out Google's smart glasses
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Cannibal acts
Why do people mutilate bodies in war?
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Bouncing bombs
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Rising tides
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Moody teens
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Excess baggage
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