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28 July 2013 Last updated at 14:30 ET

UK 'complacent' over Arctic drillingArctic oil rig  Greenpeace

The UK is "complacently standing by" as companies take "needless risks" by drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic, a group of MPs says.


Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men's 100m final Secret of Bolt's speed unveiled

Scientists say a mathematical model explains how Usain Bolt can reach such an extraordinary record-breaking speed.

LiftoffCutting edge telecoms sat launches

London-based Inmarsat, which provides mobile satellite telecommunications, has launched its latest spacecraft.

Special Reports

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Jonathan Amos, Science correspondent Article written by Jonathan Amos Jonathan Amos Science correspondent
Matt McGrath Article written by Matt McGrath Matt McGrath Environment correspondent
David Shukman Article written by David Shukman David Shukman Science editor

Why has global warming stalled?

Experts debate why has global warming apparently slowed to a standstill.

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