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The super space observatory returns spectacular imagery of the Solar System's most distant planet.

A study of school uniforms in the US and Canada shows high levels of chemical substances linked to health issues.

It was identified as a Sowerby's beaked whale, and was found with a fishing hook in its tongue.

It is the second mass whale stranding reported in Tasmania in two days.

Organisers hope the series of events will challenge the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

NSTA says production emissions fell last year but it will be a "challenge" to sustain reductions.

Edgley is bidding to swim 100 miles (160km) in support of a sea kelp conservation project.

Hurricane Fiona hits the Dominican Republic while rain continues to lash Puerto Rico.

Leading firms launch a scheme to help black and minority ethnic students get jobs as chemistry researchers.

Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, stirrers and drinking straw would also be banned under the plans.

Up to 300,000 people are expected to attend the Irish National Ploughing Championships in County Laois.

Sepa says the incident in Perth is the second largest accidental release ever recorded in Europe.

A judge grants an 'extensive' injunction in order to prevent access without permission to HS2 land or disruption taking place to its construction.

Tax fossil fuel companies' profits to pay for the damage done by climate change, says UN Secretary General.

Police say four sheep also died in attacks by dogs in Elgin, Moray, earlier this month.

Super typhoon Nanmadol has killed at least two people and injured 90 others since Sunday.

Developers say Mill Rig Wind Farm will provide enough electricity for about 21,000 homes a year.

The 35m-tall See Monster artwork has been created on the seafront at Weston-super-Mare