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Friday, 03. July 2009
Science & Environment
The US space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft sends back its first images since reaching the Moon.
Friday, 03. July 2009
Earth News
Hopes are dashed that some of the few remaining hirola antelope have managed to colonise new, safer territory.
Friday, 03. July 2009
Science & Environment
Three new dinosaur species are found in Queensland, Australia, and named after the Outback song Waltzing Matilda.
Thursday, 02. July 2009
Science & Environment
Climate change is causing a breed of wild sheep in Scotland to shrink, according to research in the journal Science.
Friday, 03. July 2009
Science & Environment
Europe's Planck telescope reaches its operating temperature, making it the coldest object in space.
Thursday, 02. July 2009
Earth News
The world's largest cat is down to an effective wild population of fewer than 35 individuals, new research has found.
Thursday, 02. July 2009
Science & Environment
Species around the world are still being lost despite governments pledging action to reverse the trend, a report warns.
Wednesday, 01. July 2009
Science & Environment
TerreStar-1, the world's biggest commercial telecommunications satellite, is put in orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket.
Friday, 03. July 2009
Science & Environment
Bees smother hornets in a "bee ball" that kills the giant predators with heat and carbon dioxide.
Friday, 03. July 2009
Science & Environment
The five British-born individuals who have flown in space are being honoured with a commemorative pin.
