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An ancient species of tree is helping Britain’s birds survive the effects of climate change, scientists find.
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US space agency Nasa quashes any idea that it is hiding information related to discoveries made on Mars.
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Yawning is known to be contagious in humans but now scientists have shown that pet dogs can catch a yawn, too.
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Scientists say they have drawn up the first detailed map showing Arctic areas that could become the centre of border disputes.
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Britain’s sailing squad has an extra weapon going into the Olympics - an extract from a sea creature which could help keep them ready to race.
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‘My challenge to live without plastic for a month’
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Expedition to the pristine rainforest of Guyana reveals species unknown to science
An expedition to the pristine Guyanese rainforest reveals new fish species

Bamiyan’s Buddhist art - the world’s oldest oil paintings?
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Remote jungle confrontation with mining giant
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Keeping your cool on an Arctic expedition
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