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Global clean energy surges as coal declines
Can we really stop climate change? Our focus may be on bad news but good things are happening and in many parts of the world solar power is getting progressively cheaper and more effective.
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‘World’s most powerful rocket’ set for lift-off
Are we about to witness a giant leap or a silly stunt? Today SpaceX will launch a huge rocket which could pave the way for future Mars missions. But some people do not believe the hype.
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‘Super blue blood Moon’ lights up the sky
Why are coincidences so interesting? Yesterday morning a large, reddish Moon heralded an incredibly rare celestial convergence. What do coincidences say about the way we think?
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NASA’s cool, hot, and fast mission to the Sun
How much could we learn from NASA’s next mission? This summer a probe will travel closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft in history. Scientists hope it will unlock many solar secrets.
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Clash of the conservationists over new forest
Should we plant more forests? The UK government has backed a project to create a vast green band across England. Reforestation is popular with environmentalists, but it has its critics…
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Snow on the Sahara in a week of weird weather
What is causing the world’s bizarre weather? This week snow fell on the Sahara, alligators froze in US swamps, and Australian bats boiled in record heat. Some say climate change is to blame.
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Sports, space and scandals: your guide to 2018
Will this be a good or bad year? In such turbulent times, predicting the future is even harder than usual. Start by noting down these five key events in the 2018 calendar…
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America’s secret UFO research unit revealed
Just how wacky is it to believe in UFOs? The US government has spent millions investigating sightings. Now previously secret footage reveals a dramatic encounter with possible aliens.
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Love it or hate it, snow brings joy and misery
Is snow the best or worst type of weather? The great debate swept social media yesterday as heavy falls swept through the UK while the east coast of the USA had its first major winter storm.
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‘Explosive fire growth’ in Southern California
Are wildfires natural? As fires hit Los Angeles and tens of thousands are evacuated across Southern California, officials are blaming climate change for the state’s unusually dry conditions.
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World goes crazy for rare ‘supermoon’
Can the Moon really affect the mind? This weekend a rare phenomenon, a supermoon, brightened skies all over the world. Humanity is entranced by our lunar satellite. But is there more to it?
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Not (that) far: a planet where life is likely
Would contacting aliens be such a good idea? Another planet that might support life has been found, while China is investing huge amounts in the world's most advanced alien-spotting radar.
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Inferno in paradise as tourists flee Bali
Are volcanoes nature’s most terrifying force? The alert for Bali's Mount Agung is now at its highest level and the airport is closed amid fears of an imminent catastrophic eruption.
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World ‘losing night’ due to light pollution
Should we be less afraid of the dark? A new survey shows that light pollution is increasing, posing risks to us and our environment. Campaigners are trying to reverse that trend.
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Quantum leap spells new age of computing
Will quantum computers change the world for the better? IBM has built the most powerful quantum computer ever. The technology has a long way to go, but some think it will change everything.