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3 February 2015 Last updated at 20:47

MPs say yes to three-person babiesBaby

MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the creation of babies with DNA from two women and one man, in an historic move.


Robert LangerDrug-delivery engineer wins £1m prize

A pioneer of medical technologies that have benefited millions of people is the latest winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

GloverEx-science chief: GM tech 'is safe'

The technology behind GM crops is safe, according to scientific consensus, says the outgoing science adviser to the European Commission.

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Beagle2: Small margins between success and failure

It is some consolation to know that Beagle2 made it to the surface of Mars, but also deeply frustrating to realise that success was denied by such small margins.

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David Shukman Article written by David Shukman David Shukman Science editor

Will the falling oil price undermine green energy?

Despite uncertainties, cheap oil does not spell disaster for the renewables sector.

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