Fishing nations agree to step up protection for bluefin tuna, sharks, swordfish and albatrosses, but conservationists say there are still holes in the net.
Test 'breaks light speed again'
A refined version of the experiment that showed neutrinos could travel faster than light is repeated - and comes to the same conclusion.
Climate impact risk 'on the rise'
The risk from extreme weather events is likely to increase if the world continues to warm, say scientists.
Article written by Jonathan Amos
Jonathan Amos
Science correspondent
07:59 UK time, Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Nothing illustrates better the benefits to society of space activity than meteorological satellites, and Europe must soon take a decision to upgrade its Metop polar orbiting spacecraft.
Article written by Richard Black
Richard Black
Environment correspondent
Small steps for tuna and sharks - if fish can take steps (well I guess they can else we wouldn't be here) http://t.co/IMJpi1DP
'Darwin landscape' loses status
A landscape in the Highlands that inspired Charles Darwin has lost Unesco geopark status because of funding problems.
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In pictures
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Magical mushrooms
Unravelling the secrets of the weird and wonderful world of fungi
'Engineering Nobels'
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Honoured into extinction
Ancient Egypt's animal mummy industry
An expedition to the unexplored regions of the deep sea BBC Nature
US safety dilemma over Cuba's nascent oil industry
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High speed
How the travel time between Saudi Arabia's holy cities may soon be greatly reduced
The Forum
Bridget Kendall presents a discussion show where prominent international thinkers debate ideas
Intel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the world's first microprocessor.
A report by the UN warns of the environmental impact of coastal development in the Gulf
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