Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
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Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
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Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
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Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
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£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
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UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
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'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'
Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.
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First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
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Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.
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Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
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Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
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Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
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Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of
A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
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Walkers urged not to trample fragile bluebells
The Woodland Trust urges people to "stick to the path" when visiting and photographing bluebell woods.
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Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain
PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.
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Dumped goldfish endangering native carp in lake
The Environment Agency is seeking the abandoned pets in order to protect native fish.
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How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save hedgehogs from extinction
The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.
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Nature recovery zones inspired by Attenborough
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust says the campaign, focusing on nature recovery, is its biggest yet.
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Award for scientist who brought space to millions
James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.
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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.