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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.
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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.
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Helicopter trip to world’s largest offshore wind farm
With Britain's offshore wind power capacity growing at speed, we see how huge turbines are installed.
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?
Set target to cut car use, minister told
Shifting to electric vehicles will still leave the UK with transport problems, a report says.
Signs of geological activity found on Venus
Scientists find evidence parts of Venus's rocky surface move around like bits of ocean pack ice.
Gabon gets paid to protect its rainforest
It is the first African country to get money for reducing carbon emissions through forest protection.
Lead still exists in London air 22 years after ban
Up to 40% of lead in airborne particles comes from the legacy of leaded petrol, researchers say.
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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.
Video 1 minute 48 seconds
Helicopter trip to world’s largest offshore wind farm
With Britain's offshore wind power capacity growing at speed, we see how huge turbines are installed.
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?
Set target to cut car use, minister told
Shifting to electric vehicles will still leave the UK with transport problems, a report says.
Signs of geological activity found on Venus
Scientists find evidence parts of Venus's rocky surface move around like bits of ocean pack ice.
Gabon gets paid to protect its rainforest
It is the first African country to get money for reducing carbon emissions through forest protection.
Lead still exists in London air 22 years after ban
Up to 40% of lead in airborne particles comes from the legacy of leaded petrol, researchers say.
Video 1 minute 48 seconds
Helicopter trip to world’s largest offshore wind farm
With Britain's offshore wind power capacity growing at speed, we see how huge turbines are installed.
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?
Set target to cut car use, minister told
Shifting to electric vehicles will still leave the UK with transport problems, a report says.
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