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Swine flu
Medical expert views on the scale of the threat
In search of rainforests' El Dorado
Why we must not give up on the "impossible dream" of showing that tropical forests are worth more alive than dead.
UK funds sea acidification study
The UK government is funding research into ocean acidification, saying it is one of the century's "biggest environmental concerns".
Science cash 'to beat food riots'
Food riots are a real threat in some developing countries unless agricultural research funds are boosted, says a UK scientist.
Testing times for Arctic research
Polar bear casts shadow over climate scientists
Engineered maize's vitamin boost
European researchers genetically modify a variety of maize to produce high levels of three vitamins.
Warnings as swine virus spreads
The EU and US urge caution over travel to Mexico amid fears of a swine flu pandemic, as the first case is confirmed in Europe.
Optical disc offers 500GB storage
An optical disc that can store 500GB of data, equivalent to 100 DVDs, is announced by General Electric.
Task ahead
What UK scientists are doing to combat swine flu
Kenya poachers admit ivory haul
Two men caught with dozens of elephant tusks plead guilty in a Kenyan court to illegal possession of ivory.
Obama 'cash boost for science'
President Barack Obama has set a goal of devoting 3% of gross domestic product to US science research.
Plan to recreate 16th Century Chinese voyage sinks on last leg
A replica 16th-Century junk sinks off Taiwan's coast, one day short of completing an epic return voyage across the Pacific.
Highlands 'wilderness' mulls electric car plan
Residents living in a remote part of the Highlands are looking at using electric or hybrid power vehicles to reduce carbon emissions.
World moves to contain flu spread
Governments around the world rush to contain a new flu virus suspected of killing more than 100 people in Mexico.
Money game
Experts spar over the true cost of climate change
Shark fins protection welcomed
Plans for new curbs on the practice of removing fins from sharks have been welcomed by wildlife campaigners.
EU acts to save 'hungry vultures'
European MPs vote to allow farmers leave dead livestock in their fields - to help starving vultures.
Gray whales granted reprieve
Oil firms shelve plans to carry out undersea seismic work to ensure the gray whales' breeding season is undisturbed.
Rare albino buffalo seen in Kenya
An albino buffalo is spotted for the first time in a game park in Kenya's Rift Valley, prompting concerns for its safety.
World premiere of brain orchestra
Debut for music played entirely by thought waves