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  1. Songs of the Sky

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    Video caption: Karin Lehmkuhl Bodony records the sounds of the northern lights in the Alaskan sky.

    The sounds of the northern lights not only mesmerise, their constant presence in contrast with the changing environment highlight the consequences of climate change for Alaskans.

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    Video caption: Nicaraguan zoo shows off white tiger cub Nieves

    Nieves was born to a black-and-yellow mother carrying the recessive gene that causes white fur.

  3. Alaska: controversial auction of oil drilling leases given green light

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    Video caption: A judge rules these can go ahead as planned. President-elect Joe Biden is opposed to this

    A judge rules these can go ahead as planned. President-elect Joe Biden is opposed to this.

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    Video caption: Palm cockatoo: Why a unique ‘drumming’ bird is in peril

    The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate.

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    Video caption: What is Sudden Stratospheric Warming?

    A phenomenon called sudden stratospheric warming is currently taking place, but what is it and what does it mean for the weather in the UK?

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    Video caption: Cyclone Imogen: Downgraded storm brings flood warnings to Queensland

    The first cyclone of Australia’s season has been downgraded but continues to cause danger.

  7. Robots of the Wind

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    Video caption: Meet the robots that can keep the turbines of Britain's offshore wind industry turning.

    Offshore wind turbines are great when they're working but tough to repair. Meet the family of robots that can keep the blades turning, whatever the ocean throws at them.

  8. boy-with-plate-of-vegetables.

    It's the start of Veganuary where people try out the vegan diet and lifestyle. But what is a vegan and what do they eat?

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