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Scientists say the newly discovered species of marine reptile probably met a grizzly end.

The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent.

Renewables overtake coal as the world's biggest source of electricity.

Five water companies win permission for higher bills as they seek more investment to fix outdated infrastructure.

The King to appear in Amazon documentary encouraging people to work with rather than against nature.

The winners of the prestigious science prize was announced by the Nobel committee in Sweden.

From Paris to Taipei, this week's supermoon, also known as the Harvest and Hunter's moons, was captured in photos.

Livestock and water companies are accused of "extensive" pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.

The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.

Renewables overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity this year, a think tank analysis shows.