HS2: Moving ancient woodland habitat for rail line flawed, ecologists say

Soil is being moved to new sites but ecologists question whether the process is effective.

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Norway funds satellite map of world's tropical forests

Norway pays for a monthly satellite dataset to track the state of the world's tropical forests.

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Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success

The first images are released of the Osiris-Rex spacecraft trying to grab rock from asteroid Bennu.

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Planners 'must prepare' for weather extremes - Met Office

The Met Office is launching a tool to help planners prepare for further weather extremes.

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More pollution expected from stay-home workers

Air pollution in big cities could increase because so many people are working from home, a report says.

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Secrets of the 'uncrushable' beetle revealed

How a tiny insect with super-tough body armour can survive being stamped on or run over by a car.

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Climate change: 'Cooling paint' could cut emissions from buildings

Researchers have developed a white paint that reflects sunlight and helps cool buildings.

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Satellites picture methane across the globe

The GHGSat company releases a tool to show how methane varies in the atmosphere across the world.

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Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum.

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Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?

A study suggests old age increases the risk, as does asthma, excess weight, and being female.

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