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'No evidence' coronavirus came from Wuhan laboratory

An expert says there is "really no evidence" the virus was engineered in a laboratory, despite claims by President Trump.

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More than 120 'Zoombombing' child abuse cases investigated in UK

The incidents have been described as "appalling", while the platform has been accused of failing to protect its users.

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Brian Cox: Trust in science may be eroded if misused by politicians

Scientists are concerned they will be blamed for government decisions after ministers have said they are "following the science".

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Wearing surgical masks 'can reduce COVID-19 spread by 75%'

Researchers carried out the study in response to world leaders and the WHO questioning whether masks were effective.

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US Space Force plane rockets to orbit on secret mission

The X-37B - the military's space plane - was launched on board a ULA Atlas 5 rocket on Sunday from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

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UK visitors will be asked to download COVID-19 tracing app

Contact details will also be requested as authorities seek to get coronavirus under control.

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Restaurant experiment shows how quickly COVID-19 spreads

Further research finds speaking loudly spreads more of the disease which remains in the air for more than eight minutes.

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New US documents reveal more details on UFO encounters

Videos released by the Pentagon last month show numerous unidentified objects flying through the sky.

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NHS tracing app reveals issues in Isle of Wight trial

Work is being carried out to address some issues with the app, including its incompatibility with some older Huawei phones.

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UK might use sewage to track coronavirus hotspots

By looking at waste water, scientists could be able to track the way the virus moves through communities.

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Not just a pest - moths are vital pollinators, study says

Nocturnal moths - often dismissed as pests - have been found to play an important role in supporting crop yields, a study suggests.The research, published in Biology Letters, shows the insects help t

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What is your risk of dying from coronavirus? New calculator claims to tell you

Using the calculator, UCL researchers have estimated that the outbreak could cause up to 73,000 excess deaths.

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Pregnant women not at greater risk from coronavirus - study

The majority of pregnant women who fall seriously ill with coronavirus are in their third trimester.

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Astronomers discover closest black hole to Earth 1,000 light-years away

It is so near that two companion stars swirling around it can be seen with the naked eye by people in the southern hemisphere.

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Super Flower Moon: How to spot the last supermoon of 2020

The third and final supermoon of the year, known as the Flower Moon, signifies the flowers that bloom during the month of May.

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Scientists identify more contagious mutant coronavirus strain sweeping Europe and US

"The story is worrying, as we see a mutated form of the virus very rapidly emerging," the study's authors say.

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Rival states targeted UK and US coronavirus labs with 'malicious cyber campaigns'

The countries behind the attacks are understood to include China, Russia and Iran, as well as others.