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The sleepers will last for 50 years without splitting, rotting or degrading, Network Rail says.

The telecoms firm and satellite company explore ways of providing rural broadband in remote areas.

We get to see the moment the robot landed on the Red Planet as well as some action on the surface.

Who was the mysterious Isabella Allen and what was her contribution to 19th Century botanical science?

The movie about ancient treasures found at Sutton Hoo features Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes.

The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity.

Photographers describe the hours, patience and luck that goes into capturing glowing plankton.

School leaders have said they believe the robot, that can cost £20,000, could be a worthwhile investment.

Flood and travel warning as the Met Office issues a be aware rain warning from Sunday afternoon.

Patrick Grant will display locally-made clothes in Blackburn "for the first time in a couple of centuries".

Artificial intelligence algorithms are the only way to keep on top of the flood of satellite data.

The report provides few answers on what the US military knows about unexplained flying objects.

Natural England says visitors to Wistman's Wood should allow it to "remain a special place".

Chinese researchers unveil an ancient skull that could belong to a completely new species of human.