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An extended ban on controversial neonicotinoid pesticides will be supported by the UK, Michael Gove says.

Critics say widely-used glyphosate is harmful, as the EU postpones a decision on it.

Pollution in a car can be worse than outside, as it traps nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and soot-like particles.

For the first time in 113 years, live data is streaming from the top of the UK's tallest mountain.

Long time far from home, with great views... the International Space Station is not your typical holiday spot.

Astronomers discover the celestial equivalent of a horror film villain: a star that wouldn't stay dead.

Re-live the talked-about moment when an eel suffers the consequences of diving into a brine pool for food.

Hassan was born with skin so delicate it would tear and blister

The animals have demonstrated the ability to recognise familiar human faces, according to a study.

From the Apollo spacesuits to the Mars rovers, women behind the scenes have stitched vital spaceflight components.

The first living creature to be sent into orbit around the Earth was a Soviet stray dog called Laika. She was a pioneer of the space race.

University researchers trained sheep to recognise famous people, including Barack Obama and Fiona Bruce.

The reported move will leave the US as the only country now outside or opposed to the climate deal.

Teeth of the oldest mammals related to humans have been discovered on the Jurassic coast of Dorset.

Rescued pet apes in Indonesia are being returned to the wild, but traders are still "flouting the law".

A gibbon is the first of its species born in the wild to parents rescued from the illegal pet trade.

Elephants are looking for food in villages in India's forests, with deadly consequences.

Steve Ludlow has been injecting himself with venom for more than 30 years

The giant build-up of plastic bottles, cutlery and polystyrene plates was captured by underwater photographer Caroline Power.

At a depth of 700 metres, a Blue Planet II submarine was shoved by enormous sharks.