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BBC Science & Environment News
The latest stories from the Science & Environment section of the BBC News web site.
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VIDEO: Apollo 11 astronauts awarded medals
Apollo 11 astronauts receive the US Congressional gold medal, the first time it has been awarded to those involved in America's space programme.
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Liquid lakes close to moon's skin
Scientists find the best evidence yet for a giant lake beneath the surface of Jupiter's moon.
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London celebrates famous fossils
Exact copies of one of the "most exciting and controversial" fossil finds of recent years come to London's Natural History Museum.
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33 smuggled rhino horns seized
Officials in Hong Kong have discovered 33 smuggled rhino horns and elephant tusks worth over £1 million.
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China pollution 'has health toll'
Chinese people are paying for the country's heavy pollution with their health, the head of the UN Environment Programme says.
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Epic journey of the soldier bear
How a warrior bear boosted Polish morale in WWII
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Australia's uranium industry poised for growth
Should Australia take advantage of Asia's thirst for uranium?
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Russia Soyuz rocket docks at ISS
Russia's Soyuz spacecraft, with a three-man Russian and US crew, successfully docks with the International Space Station.
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Weather satellites and the gathering storm
Billion-euro decisions being made over weather forecasting
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Alien rats take on prey's role
Invasive rats can compensate for the loss of native pollinators in New Zealand, scientists report.
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Beluga body scrub session filmed
A BBC crew captures footage of hundreds of beluga whales indulging in a body scrub session during their annual moult.
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VIDEO: Russia Soyuz docks with ISS
Russia's Soyuz spacecraft has docked successfully at the International Space Station.
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Why is Google in love with Bletchley Park?
Why does Google love Bletchley Park so much?
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Saving money through energy efficiency
How to cut fuel bills through energy efficiency
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Mum with cancer has healthy baby
The baby born to mother who had cancer treatment while pregnant
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Scientists promise battery boost
Making millions of tiny holes in lithium ion batteries can boost the speed at which they recharge, find US researchers.
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Computer gamers' brains 'differ'
The brains of people who regularly play computer games differ from those of infrequent gamers, research suggests.
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Santa town 'Black Christmas' fear
A project led by a Scottish university is warning of an increased likelihood of snow-free Christmases for 'Santa's hometown'.
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Stem cell trial halted
The world's first official trial using human embryonic stem cells in patients has been halted by a Californian company for "business reasons".
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LHC reveals 'new physics' hints
Researchers from the LHCb Collaboration reveal striking evidence of "CP violation", which may help explain why there is more matter than antimatter.
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