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The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.

Perseverance, a six-wheeled robot, survives hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the Red Planet's surface.

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy.

But Wales' chief vet says contingency plans cut the chances of a repeat of the 2001 outbreak.

BBC Wales' Gilbert John reflects on his reporting during the foot-and-mouth crisis 20 years ago.

Water treatment facilities are hit as many struggle with power cuts and freezing conditions.

The one-tonne robot must survive a high-speed descent to the surface before it can search for life.

The carving is one of only four known millstones decorated in this way in the UK, experts say.

Reflections on the past and questions for the future as the last shipment of coal leaves Tyneside.

The one-tonne, six-wheeled rover will search for signs of past Martian life.

The Woodland Trust cancels an order for 22,000 trees because of problems transporting them from GB.

A retired police officer found the rare silver and gold jewellery, which has been declared treasure.

A study found that 88% of farmers under 40 rank poor mental health as the biggest problem they face.

From dressing properly, to keeping warm in power cuts, to signalling for help when stranded.

Evidence of the mammals was found along the River Tay, including in the centre of Perth.