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Our ancestors may have kept foxes as pets long before domestic dogs, archaeological evidence suggests.

The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.

The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.

The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.

The renowned scientist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2013.

"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that a group of Swiss women won their climate case.

Locals say they have "grave concerns" over rising water levels at the Ffos-y-Fran opencast site.

Monthly hot streak continues in March with scientists struggling to explain the scale of recent heating.

The BBC's Nada Tawfik describes the moment clouds parted, allowing thousands to experience the full eclipse.

The palm-sized creatures have silky golden locks, no eyes, a stumpy tail and flipper-like hands.

Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.

Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.

Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.

See moment the Moon completely obscured the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona.

Forecasters predict heavy cloud cover in some places, but better viewing conditions elsewhere.

People in the UK can also see the solar eclipse happening in the US next week

Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth.

Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth.

The blackout will give scientists a rare chance to do experiments they cannot do any other time.