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UK to embrace nuclear - Miliband
Ed Miliband says the UK cannot "say no" to nuclear power as he is to unveil plans to fast-track a new generation of reactors.
Mixed views on new nuclear
Climate advisors 'go electric'

Mars (Nasa) Nasa and Esa sign Mars agreement
The US and European space agencies sign the "letter of intent" tying together their Mars exploration programmes.

Speedometer, BBC 'Road trains' get ready to roll
A sensor system that joins vehicles in 'platoons' so they travel close together is being researched with European cash.

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Manta ray barrel rolling FROM EARTH NEWS >>
One becomes two
Marine biologists study the different lives of the two manta ray species
Autumn leaves Autumn's colours
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Richard Black Earth Watch
Copenhagen countdown: All eyes on US - again
Chesapeake shale gas drilling rig (Statoil image) Gas rocks
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