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UK astronomer Arthur Eddington proved the German-born physicist's theory of relativity in May 1919.

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the microscope became a million dollar idea.

The British Museum, which will store the shield, described it as a "absolutely phenomenal object".

Scientists' letter urges wealthy to help fight “ecological catastrophe”.

Atmospheric observations pinpoint eastern China as the source of rise in ozone-destroying chemicals.

A guide to the shops, restaurants and businesses that are moving to ban plastic straws.

In a bid to limit ocean pollution, the government will introduce new controls on single use plastic items.

People with lung conditions describe the impact air pollution has on their health.

Under the new law, people can choose to have their body turned into soil after their death.

Researchers say it shows driverless cars working together could improve traffic flow by at least 35%.

Colombian farmers are piloting a way of raising cows that's better for the environment.

Researchers say global sea levels may rise by 2m by the end of this century, double the current predictions.

Marine biologist and diver David Ainsley is concerned about the effect fish farms have on marine life.

Cranes were use to put the containers, which have people inside, outside the office in London.

Wasps are seen as 'bothersome and pointless' and not given the attention they deserve - researchers.

The idea that you cannot kill any animal is "fatally flawed" as a conservation concept, scientists argue.

The blood-sucking parasites have been around for at least 115 million years, according to a recent study.

Europe prepares to send technology to Mars to look for evidence that there is life on the planet.

France released two brown bears in the Pyrenees - but one has now killed eight sheep in Spain.

A mining dam could collapse as early as next week, months after a similar disaster killed 230 people.