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Scientists to review climate body
The UN secretary general asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body.
UN starts "mistakes" review
Profile: Rajendra Pachauri
Richard Black's Earth Watch

Japanese traders protest at Tsukiji market in Tokyo on 11 March 2010 Japan protest over tuna ban plan
Japan voices opposition to a proposed ban on international trade in bluefin tuna, after the EU backs the plan.

Half and half chicken reflected in mirror Half-cock chicken mystery solved
Researchers in Edinburgh say they have solved the mystery of why some chickens hatch out half-male and half-female.

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Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
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Bears' love of telegraph poles helps scientists gain insights into their behaviour
Richard Black Earth Watch
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Giant tortoise Galapagos tension
Can all species live side by side in unique ecosystem?
Tractor on farm, AP Farming future
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