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Are captive dolphins 'happy'?
Scientists have tried to measure how dolphins at a French marine park feel about their environment.
Dolphin 'happiness' measured by scientists in France
Animal welfare researchers measure how captive dolphins feel about their environment.
Dolphin 'happiness' measured by scientists in France
Animal welfare researchers measure how captive dolphins feel about their environment.
Moonwalkers
Read the experiences of the four surviving astronauts to have set foot on the lunar surface.
Moonwalkers
Read the experiences of the four surviving astronauts to have set foot on the lunar surface.
England could have new national parks in Gove review
Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches a review of the country's protected landscapes.
England could have new national parks in Gove review
Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches a review of the country's protected landscapes.
Alan Bean, moon-walking astronaut and artist, dies aged 86
The fourth man to walk on the Moon became an accomplished painter, finding inspiration in space.
Alan Bean, moon-walking astronaut and artist, dies aged 86
The fourth man to walk on the Moon became an accomplished painter, finding inspiration in space.
Hawaii volcano: How many people do volcanoes kill?
Red-hot rivers of lava and clouds of ash can be deadly - but death by volcano is not inevitable.
Hawaii volcano: How many people do volcanoes kill?
Red-hot rivers of lava and clouds of ash can be deadly - but death by volcano is not inevitable.
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson readies himself for space
The UK entrepreneur puts himself through a gruelling training programme so he can rocket to space.
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson readies himself for space
The UK entrepreneur puts himself through a gruelling training programme so he can rocket to space.
'Wolf-like' creature shot near Montana ranch puzzles experts
State wildlife experts are seeking DNA analysis to pinpoint the mysterious creature's species.
'Wolf-like' creature shot near Montana ranch puzzles experts
State wildlife experts are seeking DNA analysis to pinpoint the mysterious creature's species.
Dinosaur dandruff reveals first evidence of skin shedding
Scientists uncover clues to how dinosaurs and early birds shed their skin from 125-million-year-old dandruff.
Dinosaur dandruff reveals first evidence of skin shedding
Scientists uncover clues to how dinosaurs and early birds shed their skin from 125-million-year-old dandruff.
Global problem
National Geographic magazine has published some startling images of the global plastic pollution scourge.
Global problem
National Geographic magazine has published some startling images of the global plastic pollution scourge.
Fox catches rabbit, then eagle swoops in
A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington.