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Hurricane Irma strengthens to Category 5 storm, with 180 mph winds
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What is a hydrogen bomb? A look at the latest potential threat from North Korea
Here's a look at what a hydrogen bomb is, and what exactly it can do:
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Eclipse spectacle set to grip US public
Skywatchers in the United States are preparing for the spectacular sight of a total solar eclipse.
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Eggs containing fipronil found in 15 EU countries and Hong Kong
Fifteen EU countries as well as Hong Kong and Switzerland have received eggs contaminated with the insecticide fipronil, the European Commission says.
Latest Science & Environnement
It is easy to expose users' secret web habits, say researchers
Two German researchers say they have exposed the porn-browsing habits of a judge, a cyber-crime investigation and the drug preferences of a politician.
CTE Study Finds Evidence of Brain Disease in 110 Out of 111 Former NFL Players
It's the largest update on chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Japan's zero-gravity space drone sends first pictures from ISS
Japan's space agency has released the first images taken by a drone it operates on the International Space Station (ISS).
Giant iceberg splits from Antarctic
One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded has just broken away from Antarctica.
Apache helicopters shoot lasers for the first time in history
FOR the first time in history, the US military has managed to introduce a dangerous new weapon on its Apache AH-64 attack helicopters.
A heatwave in the south of the US is melting cacti, wheelie bins and the paint off of street signs
ARIZONA has reached a scorching 48C, killing cacti, melting bins and forcing people to wear oven mittens while driving.
'Two-headed' baby porpoise found in net
The extremely rare conjoined twins were discovered by fishermen in the North Sea
Bhutan, Maldives Have Eliminated Measles, WHO Says
Both countries launched immunization programs about 40 years ago, with mass vaccination of people at high risk.
Trump climate deal pullout: The global reaction
President Donald Trump's announcement that the US is withdrawing from the 2015 Paris climate agreement has drawn strong reaction from supporters and opponents inside America and around the world.
Paris climate deal: Buildings go green in defiance of US withdrawal
A green glow on the outside of US buildings usually means it's St Patrick's Day. But on Thursday night, green stood not for Irish heritage, but for the environment.
French President Emmanuel Macron Trolls Donald Trump: 'Make Our Planet Great Again'
Like many other world leaders, Macron reiterated his commitment to the international climate agreement and to finding new ways to protect the planet from global warming
Trump announces US withdrawal from Paris climate change deal
the US will withdraw from the Paris climate accord
These experts say it may actually be best if the U.S. left the Paris climate agreement
The president is expected to announce his decision this week
Trump 'poised to quit Paris climate deal'
US President Donald Trump is poised to pull the country out of the Paris climate accord, US media report, quoting senior officials.
Trump isolated as world unites on Paris climate deal
President Donald Trump could announce he is pulling the US out of the Paris accord this week, but experts say nonetheless international commitment to the landmark climate deal signed in France in December 2015 remains strong.
