Island wind farm receives backing

   Proposals for one of Europe's largest onshore wind farms are approved by the Western Isles Council.
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Brain creates 'new' nerve cells

   Researchers have discovered for the first time that the human brain can grow new nerve cells.
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Scientists expose HIV weak spot

   Scientists show what happens when an infection-fighting antibody attacks a gap in HIV's formidable defences.
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Webcast for Jerusalem dig

   Israeli authorities install cameras to film excavation work being carried out near the holiest site in Jerusalem.
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EU ministers agree biofuel target

   Energy ministers agree to increase the share of biofuel used in transport but leave a broader renewables target vague.
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Over-50s 'worst carbon culprits'

   A new report says people over 50 have the highest carbon footprint, but are also the most keen to combat climate change.
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Friday lift-off for aurora probe

   The launch of a Nasa mission to study the phenomenon known as the northern lights is set to launch on Friday.
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Global leaders reach climate deal

   Legislators from around the world reach an agreement that could break the political deadlock on climate change.
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Blair defiant over nuclear plans

   A court ruling that ministers should rethink nuclear power plans will not change policy, says Tony Blair.
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Japan ship fire 'under control'

   A fire that broke out on board a Japanese whaling ship near Antarctica has been contained, officials say.
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Antarctic water world uncovered

   A complex network of rivers and reservoirs beneath the Antarctic Ice sheet is mapped by US scientists.
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Rocks reveals Mars' watery past

   Exquisite colour images of the Martian surface give a tantalising glimpse into the Red Planet's watery past.
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Nuclear review 'was misleading'

   A judge orders a rethink of nuclear power plans, saying the energy review was "flawed" and "misleading".
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