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New type of ancient human discovered in Israel
Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human.
Astronomers work out when the first stars shone
Called the "cosmic dawn", this period happened between 250 and 350 million years after the Big Bang.
Large-scale CO2 removal facility set for Scotland
A plant that could remove the equivalent to 40 million trees every year is planned for Scotland.
Ministers 'should urge public to eat less meat'
The UK public should be urged by the government to eat less meat and dairy produce, advisers say.
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Scientists think they may have pinpointed an elusive "living compass" behind birds' epic migrations.
Big numbers apply to be European astronauts
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It's got a bigger space budget than ever before but does the EU have the necessary ambition to match?
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New type of ancient human discovered in Israel
Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human.
Astronomers work out when the first stars shone
Called the "cosmic dawn", this period happened between 250 and 350 million years after the Big Bang.
Large-scale CO2 removal facility set for Scotland
A plant that could remove the equivalent to 40 million trees every year is planned for Scotland.
Ministers 'should urge public to eat less meat'
The UK public should be urged by the government to eat less meat and dairy produce, advisers say.
Clues to how birds migrate using Earth's magnetic field
Scientists think they may have pinpointed an elusive "living compass" behind birds' epic migrations.
Big numbers apply to be European astronauts
A total of 22,589 individuals filled out the online form for what will be four to six vacancies.
Lift-off for European Union's new space programme
It's got a bigger space budget than ever before but does the EU have the necessary ambition to match?
Astronomers work out when the first stars shone
Called the "cosmic dawn", this period happened between 250 and 350 million years after the Big Bang.
Large-scale CO2 removal facility set for Scotland
A plant that could remove the equivalent to 40 million trees every year is planned for Scotland.
Ministers 'should urge public to eat less meat'
The UK public should be urged by the government to eat less meat and dairy produce, advisers say.
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