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20 March 2015 Last updated at 18:42 ET

'Breathtaking' solar eclipse unfolds

Millions of people in the UK and northern Europe have glimpsed the best solar eclipse in years, with large areas plunging into deep shadow.

Possible fatty acid detected on Mars

A fatty acid might be among organic molecules discovered on Mars by Nasa's Curiosity rover.

Rosetta's comet is spinning down

The comet being observed by Europe's Rosetta satellite is very gradually spinning down, most probably because its jets of gas and dust are acting like braking thrusters.

Arctic sea ice hits record low

Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean has fallen to the lowest recorded level for the winter season, according to US scientists.
Isaac Newton royal medal discovery

A student at Oxford University has found that a coronation medal was personally designed by Isaac Newton and includes a political message.
Online farm payment system ditched
Extinction threat to Europe's bees
Lava tubes safe enough for Moon base
Do orangutans lie about their size?
Wet wipe litter on beaches 'up 50%'
Solar aeroplane arrives in Myanmar
'Northern lights' observed on Mars

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