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Is the world going to end?

Is the world going to end?

The largest scientific experiment in history has been started today, but what is it and could it destroy the world?

The UK's top coastal erosion hotspots

The UK's top coastal erosion hotspots

Many of our favourite coastal spots, areas of natural beauty, and havens for rare wildlife are under threat from climate change and coastal erosion. Here are those worst affected

Are blood transfusions totally safe?

Are blood transfusions totally safe?

Many studies have found that blood transfusions can actually harm many patients

Top science picks

Science features

Tribute: Arthur C Clarke interview

Tribute: Arthur C Clarke interview

Writer discusses satellites and more.

Solar panels in space

Solar panels in space

Could it be the answer to our energy and climate issues?

SS Atlantis STS-122 mission facts

SS Atlantis STS-122 mission facts

It will deliver the Columbus laboratory to the ISS.

Why humans must leave Earth

Why humans must leave Earth

Manned space exploration and the survival of the species.

Cursing condoms

Cursing condoms

Rapid population growth is changing the world, but the problem can be solved.

The battle for peace in space

The battle for peace in space

Space-based weapons and orbiting debris pose a threat.

Tribe: Bruce Parry

Tribe: Bruce Parry

The ex-marine discusses his experiences living with vanishing tribes.

Ebola evolves deadly new tricks

Ebola evolves deadly new tricks

The virus can now swap genes and there is more than one strain.

David Attenborough interview

David Attenborough interview

An in-depth discussion with Britain's favourite naturalist.

21-07-2008