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24 May 2012 Last updated at 15:48 ET

Butterflies spread in hot summersThe brown argus (c) J Asher, Butterfly Conservation

Once rare brown argus butterflies have been moving north due to a pattern of hot summers, say researchers. BBC Nature

Limpets (Lepetodrilus gordensis)Warning over deep-ocean stowaways

Care must be taken not to spread deep-sea creatures around the world during exploration of the remote ocean floor, scientists caution.

Dragon capsuleSpaceX Dragon set for rendezvous

The SpaceX company's Dragon cargo capsule is expected to join up with the International Space Station on Friday - the first ever private vehicle to do so.

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The joylessness of shopping

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Consuming more does not make people happy, research indicates; so will Western governments agree to regulate consumption when they convene for the Rio+20 summit?

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David Shukman Article written by David Shukman David Shukman Science editor

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