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Modified wheat trial vandalised - A man has been charged with criminal damage following a break-in at the Rothamsted Research centre where a trial of GM wheat is being held.
Millions watch Pacific eclipse - An annular eclipse, in which the Moon partially blocks out light from the Sun, has moved across east Asia and the western US.
Arctic melt releasing ancient gas - Scientists identify thousands of sites in the Arctic where methane stored for millennia is bubbling out, potentially accelerating global warming.
Offshore gas leak plug 'success' - The operation to plug the gas leak on the Elgin Platform in the North Sea has been a success, oil firm Total says.
Row dogs dinosaur skeleton sale - A row breaks out over the sale of a rare dinosaur skeleton sold at auction in the US, with Mongolia's president saying it was smuggled out.
Two patients get eye stem cells - Two people in Scotland have stem cells transplanted into their eyes as part of a clinical trial to restore their sight.
Chemical weapon 'risk' at Kinloss - RAF Kinloss authorities knew the public could be at risk from chemical weapons buried near the base, according to documents obtained by BBC Scotland.
SpaceX aborts launch at lift-off - The US firm SpaceX aborts the lift-off of its pioneering Falcon rocket and Dragon ship mission to the International Space Station.
Silicon trick for next-gen memory - Researchers reveal details of a promising way to make a fundamentally different kind of computer memory chip.
Japan urges cuts in power usage - Japan urges businesses and households to cut electricity use by up to 15% to avoid possible blackouts.
Rhino poaching risk at UK zoos - The threat rhinos face from poachers in some parts of Africa and Asia is now spreading to the UK.
Japan launches S Korea satellite - Japan completes its first successful commercial launch of a foreign-made satellite early on Friday, marking its entry into the launch business.
Woodland plants extinction worry - One in 10 woodland flowers is under threat of extinction in Wales, says a conservation charity which wants a shift in how forestry is managed.
'Cursing stone' found on island - A stone discovered by chance on the Isle of Canna is Scotland's first known example of a bullaun "cursing stone", experts reveal.
'Superflares' from stars counted - Nasa's Kepler space telescope provides new insight on the colossal explosions that can occur in the atmospheres of some stars.
UK retains strict animal test law - The UK says it will retain stricter animal testing standards than required by a new European Union Directive.
Space launch for chicken outfit - A rubber chicken wearing an outfit knitted from plastic bags by a woman from Rugby is to be launched into space by Nasa on Sunday.
Whales can adjust their hearing - Whales that use sound to navigate are able to adjust the sensitivity of their hearing to protect their ears from loud noises, say scientists.
Robotic arm controlled by thought - Two patients in the US paralysed from the neck down are able to control a robotic arm using their thoughts alone.
Subways share universal structure - A study of the world's largest subway networks shows they share a number of mathematical features, irrespective of their age or location.
Citizen science yields moth data - About 13,000 moths are captured and recorded by citizen scientists in a project described as the largest of its kind.
Wild spring weather baffles bugs - The wettest April in more than a century has caused problems for many UK butterflies, bees and other bugs, say conservationists.
Rio hotels agree summit price cut - The Brazilian government reaches a deal with Rio de Janeiro hotel owners to cut spiralling room prices ahead of a major UN summit in the city.
Councils 'must lower emissions' - Local authorities across the UK should have a statutory duty to combat climate change, government advisors recommend.
Apple trees in Highlands mapped - The planting of apple trees could be on the rise in the Highlands, according to the maker of a new map.
UK climate fix balloon grounded - A pioneering project to test a climate "technical fix" is postponed and maybe cancelled due to problems with patents and regulations.
Wildlife Trusts celebrate 100 years - The Wildlife Trusts which manage 2,300 reserves around the UK celebrate their centenary
Fawns use predator 'escape plan' - Baby deer choosing better "escape cover" instead of the nearest refuge are more likely to escape predators, a study finds.
Escapee penguin 'found' in Tokyo - A young penguin which escaped from Tokyo's Sea Life Park has reportedly been spotted swimming in waters around the Japanese capital.
VIDEO: Skipper frees 40ft humpback whale - The skipper of a sight-seeing boat in Orkney is being hailed for his bravery after jumping into the water to save a humpback whale.
VIDEO: Millions see annular eclipse - Millions of people across the Pacific witnessed an annular eclipse, which resulted in a 'ring of fire'.
VIDEO: Should Britain build a spaceport? - A new report is recommending that the UK builds its own spaceport, to enable tourists to go into space.
VIDEO: Barn owl love knows no borders - Barn owls used to catch mice and rats in the fields of Jordan and Israel are breeding in specially set-up nesting boxes.
VIDEO: Soyuz spaceship docks at ISS - A Soyuz spacecraft has successfully docked with the International Space Station.
VIDEO: Nature in turmoil from wet spring - The warm March weather and the wettest April in more than a century have been playing havoc with some of the UK's wildlife.
VIDEO: Physicist Higgs visits old school - One of the world's leading scientists has paid a visit to his old school in Bristol
VIDEO: Wildlife Trusts celebrates centenary - The movement which started the Wildlife Trusts is celebrating its centenary year.
Greens' concern for energy bill - Environmentalists fear the UK's draft energy bill will end in a new 'dash for gas'
Why killing infants can benefit animals - Why killing infants can benefit animals
Smaller engines drive petrol revival - How smaller engines are driving a petrol revival
Whale meeting heads for discord - Why this year's whaling meeting may be a hot one
The fish more poisonous than cyanide - The fish more poisonous than cyanide
What caused the mystery of the Dark Day? - What caused the mystery of the Dark Day?
Tidal power gets a stormy birth - Scotland's latest bid for tidal power