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What is dark energy, and could it destroy the universe?

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What is dark energy, and could it destroy the universe?

If dark energy has its way, the universe may rip itself apart. Astrophysicist Kathy Romer gives the low-down on this enigmatic stuff.

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Microorganisms: the future of food, fuel and medicine

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Fracking wells in the US are leaking loads of planet-warming methane

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Coronavirus crisis could cut UK summer electricity use by a fifth

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Electric cars really are a greener option than fossil fuel vehicles

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Binge watching TV isn't as bad for the climate as some reports suggest

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World’s stinkiest fruit could make super-fast electric chargers

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AI could help make fast-charging, long-lasting electric car batteries

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Can we quit cobalt batteries fast enough to make electric cars viable?

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Oil giant BP says it will cut carbon emissions to net zero by 2050

BP says it will transform its business to meet a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but green campaigners have criticised the firm for a lack of detailed plans

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We need nuclear power to fight climate change, but is it doomed?

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Getting Brexit done: Six huge science issues the UK must resolve

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A new battery could keep your phone charged for five days

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Metallic hydrogen would be the ultimate fuel - if we can make it

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