BBC News - Science & Environment
The latest stories from the Science & Environment section of the BBC News web site.
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Malaysia offers trade partners 'orangutan diplomacy'
The great apes are proposed as gifts for palm oil importers, but conservationists voice concerns.
Wed May 8, 2024 21:28
Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat
Every single day of the past 12 months has seen a new global sea temperature high for the time of year.
Wed May 8, 2024 05:11
Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check
First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.
Tue May 7, 2024 06:19
Bluetongue virus warning as midges blown into UK
Midges blown from northern Europe could spread a serious virus across farms in England, experts warn.
Tue May 7, 2024 04:09
Tourist influx turns Lake Windermere green - report
New research links algal blooming at England's largest lake with increased visitor numbers
Tue May 7, 2024 03:01
Starliner: Nasa to fly new craft to space station
Two Nasa astronauts are due to set off to the International Space Station in a new spacecraft in the early hours of Tuesday morning UK time.
Mon May 6, 2024 04:16
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