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Science in Action investigates why Iceland's volcanoes are so active and disruptive
18 mins
One of the theories for why humans stood upright – it makes them better at fighting
For the first time, GM mosquitoes have been released in the wild to target Dengue fever
New findings show that Foot and Mouth virus can be detected before its infectious
Space shuttle to deliver Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer to the International Space Station
A special programme looking at the scientific impact of the Louisiana oil spill
Scientists track the distribution of sounds to discover how language evolved in Africa
Embryonic retina from stem cells in the lab could mean cells can be grown for transplant
How serious are the health risks in Japan from radiation and radioactive particles?
Oil spill in Tristan da Cunha threatens already endangered Northern Rockhopper penguins
28 mins
Scientists learn about the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear incident in Japan
Women scientists are celebrated, but why do many not reach the top levels of academia?
The sixth great extinction is upon us, with massive rates of species losses
A new way of rating the destruction and devastation of earthquakes - PAGER
Tiny seismic signals before a major earthquake show promise for predicting earthquakes
The final 3 space projects chosen by ESA for co-funding with NASA
A new malarial mosquito found in Africa, could mean a rethink in controlling the disease
Low and high tech help towards feeding a growing population in a sustainable way
Discovery of Pterosaur female and egg shows that they were more like reptiles than birds
Corruption, poverty and ignorance add to the death toll from killer earthquakes
Natural degradation of methane from BP oil spill cleared up quickly
Biodiversity special featuring reports on extreme animals in exotic locations.
Newly discovered species of early human in Siberia has been gene sequenced by researchers
Latest on space probes and Antarctic graveyards for icebergs from San Francisco meeting.
Analysing tree-specific microbes in the Brazilian rainforest
Carbon emissions were lower last year due to the recession, but not as low as expected
The clean-up operation after the Hungarian toxic sludge spill is going well, say experts
Gamma-ray bubbles - the biggest thing ever to be found in our galaxy
New research shows cells can destroy viruses; this could lead to cures for the common cold
Why comparing the variation in our genetic code, helps us understand inherited diseases
