The latest stories from the Science & Environment section of the BBC News web site.
Wetlands are being lost at a faster rate than forests, but in some regions beavers are part of the solution.
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Scientists will monitor the virus, but UK health chiefs say the risk to the public is very low.
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The UK hasn't seen a single named storm so far this autumn and winter. But why?
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A Viking leader probably chose his favourite animals to board a longboat to England, scientists say.
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The tightening of regulations may lead to criminal records for those flouting them, a new policy says.
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New research has found that lack of rest could explain why males of the species mate themselves to death.
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The cosmic ball of ice and dust is about to make its closest approach to our planet.
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The Royal Society calls for the delivery of a UK-wide land-use framework to clear up confusion.
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Scientists say the bright green comet will be visible in the night sky for almost a month.
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A blueprint is set out to restore nature in England after criticism over pollution and wildlife decline.
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