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Earliest evidence of wildfire found in Wales
Charcoal fragments record a fire-ravaged forest of giant fungi some 430 million years ago.
Nasa makes history with rocket launch in Australia
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World's deepest shipwreck discovered
The US Navy ship "Sammy B" sank off the Philippines in a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese.
Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises Pompeii diggers
The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock.
UK red kite success story sees chicks sent to Spain
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Earliest evidence of wildfire found in Wales
Charcoal fragments record a fire-ravaged forest of giant fungi some 430 million years ago.
Nasa makes history with rocket launch in Australia
It is Nasa's first launch from a commercial site outside the US - and a landmark moment for Australia.
Pots, trays, tubs - consumers confront their plastic footprint
People who counted plastic waste for a week want to go plastic-free, but say it costs too much.
World's deepest shipwreck discovered
The US Navy ship "Sammy B" sank off the Philippines in a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese.
Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises Pompeii diggers
The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock.
UK red kite success story sees chicks sent to Spain
The once near-extinct birds of prey are being flown abroad to help rescue dwindling Spanish populations.
Five planets shine in rare line-up
The planets appear in the sky 'like a string of pearls' until Monday.
Nasa makes history with rocket launch in Australia
It is Nasa's first launch from a commercial site outside the US - and a landmark moment for Australia.
Pots, trays, tubs - consumers confront their plastic footprint
People who counted plastic waste for a week want to go plastic-free, but say it costs too much.
World's deepest shipwreck discovered
The US Navy ship "Sammy B" sank off the Philippines in a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese.
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