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Space microbes ‘aren’t so alien after all’
Genetic evidence shows bacteria on the International Space Station are adapting to survive, not to harm - and the findings are good news for any future manned mission to Mars
Medical scanner helps unlock secrets of prehistoric marine reptile found in farmer’s field
The skull of a fossil ichthyosaur found in Warwickshire in 1955 has been studied for the first time using cutting-edge computerised tomography (CT) scanning technology
Scottish government admits Alex Salmond inquiry failure
The former First Minister is taking legal action against the Scottish Government to contest the complaints process activated against him in relation to sexual harassment allegations
Witnesses have spoken of their horror after SECOND man fell to his death in Canary Wharf in less than 24 hours
A man "wearing a suit and in his late fifties" was seen laying on the ground after falling down three floors during rush hour.
Former youth coach at Norwich City, Peterborough United & Cambridge United died on way to court over historic child abuse charges
Michael Carson, 74, is charged with 12 counts of historic child sex abuse.
Professional cricketer on trial accused of raping woman during sexual conquest Whatsapp game with teammates
Worcestershire CCC all-rounder Alex Hepburn, 21, is on trial at Worcester Crown Court
One of Britain’s highest paid headteachers found dead at home — just weeks after being ousted from job
Garry Phillips passed away "tragically and unexpectedly" over the festive period
Record numbers of invasive species are washing up on British beaches – due to plastic marine litter
Coastal expert has identified many non-native invaders on one stretch of beach alone
A huge volcanic eruption on Jupiter’s moon Io has been photographed by astronomers
The latest breakthrough shocked space scientists - who are used to making unusual discoveries.