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Scientists capture a dramatic collision between two young stars that tore apart their stellar nursery.

Everything you know about memory may be wrong.

Could edible caterpillars help fight malnutrition and food security problems in West Africa?

Astronomers make the first detection of an atmosphere surrounding a "super-Earth" planet.

UN celebrates fall in renewables costs but warns that investment is slipping

Amazon's founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is investing $1bn (£801m) a year to fund his Blue Origin company.

Rare furnishings in England's historic houses are under threat from a new species of the insect.

Scientists in the US find traces of the most widely used insecticides in tap water for the first time.

Artist Stephen Turner lived on the egg from July 2013 until July 2014.

Researchers estimate that there are 60,065 species of trees in the world.

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh has been finding out about a filter made from graphene that can turn salt water into drinking water.

Scientists have established how Britain physically split from the rest of Europe 450,000 years ago.

Study found piglets have "innate preference" for sweet flavours.

The pink, scaleless cave loach was found by divers in an underground cavern in southern Germany.

The predators use elaborate techniques to prepare octopuses for consumption, researchers say.

A new plan to tackle pollution in London

Fears are raised TB could be linked to growing numbers of red deer running wild in parts of rural Wales.

Cognitive scientist Daniel Dennett believes the human brain might not be that special.

The development could help provide clean drinking water for millions of people who lack access to safe sources.

The launch of the giant outdoor experiment will see trees engulfed by high levels of carbon dioxide.