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Russian decline?
Healthy or humbled - the true state of Russian science
Ritual as Maori bones return home
The skeletal remains of 12 Maoris are sent back to New Zealand from Wales, where they were part of a museum collection.
Maori bones return home
The skeletal remains of 12 Maoris are sent back to New Zealand from Wales, where they were part of a museum collection.
Greenpeace to take poverty focus
The new head of Greenpeace, South African Kumi Naidoo, tells BBC he will prioritise the impact of climate change on the world's poor.
China joins supercomputer elite
China becomes one of a handful of nations to own one of the top five fastest supercomputers in the world.
China joins supercomputer elite
China becomes one of a handful of nations to own one of the top five fastest supercomputers in the world.
Why a really, really dark sky is a sight to behold
Why a really, really dark sky is a sight to behold
Starvation 'wiped out' giant deer
A study of ancient teeth provides new clues as to what caused the demise of one of the largest ever species of deer.
UN chief urges unity over hunger
The UN chief calls for a "single vision" on food and climate issues, as leaders meet for a "hunger summit" in Rome.
UN chief urges unity over hunger
The UN chief calls for a "single vision" on food and climate issues, as leaders meet for a "hunger summit" in Rome.
Glowing bugs could find landmines
Bacteria that glow green in the presence of explosives could provide a safe way to find hidden landmines, scientists claim.
Bugs could find landmines
Bacteria that glow green in the presence of explosives could provide a safe way to find hidden landmines, scientists claim.
Tuna body shies from fishing ban
The body which manages Atlantic bluefin tuna decides not to suspend the fishery in response to dwindling stocks.
Toxins in plastic 'feminise boys'
Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys making them "more feminine" and uninterested in rough games, say researchers.
Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys'
Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys making them "more feminine" and uninterested in rough games, say researchers.
Shackleton's whisky to be dug up
Two crates of Scotch whisky belonging to polar explorer Ernest Shackleton are to be recovered from the ice after a century.
Forest given Dark Sky honour
Galloway Forest Park is officially unveiled as the first Dark Sky Park for stargazers in the UK.
Atlantis shuttle set to blast off
The space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to blast off from Florida to deliver equipment to the International Space Station.
Atlantis shuttle set to blast off
The space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to blast off from Florida to deliver equipment to the International Space Station.
Apec leaders drop climate target
Asia-Pacific leaders say it will not be possible to reach a climate change deal ahead of the UN conference in Copenhagen.