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19 May 2013 Last updated at 22:45 ET

Warming extremes 'not as likely'Ice

Global temperature rises will be slower in the coming decades say researchers but the long term picture is consistent.


Tim PeakeUK 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.

Nautilus operationDeep 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?

Predicting the impact of climate change on sea levels is no easy task, says David Shukman.

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