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'Drastic' reforms on energy urged
"Urgent and drastic" changes are needed if the UK is to meet challenging EU targets on renewable energy, peers say.
Europe delays airport X-ray eye
The European Parliament delays the introduction of airport X-ray machines that effectively peek under the clothing of passengers.
Hubble telescope set to reawaken
The Hubble space telescope will resume its science operations on Saturday after a successful reboot, Nasa officials say.
Team records 'music' from stars
Scientists have recorded the sound of three stars similar to our Sun using France's Corot space telescope.
Supersonic car targets 1,000mph
The British team that drove a car through the sound barrier for the first time in 1997 says it now plans to beat 1,000mph.
Soyuz space capsule lands safely
A spacecraft carrying two Russian crew and a US space tourist arrives back on Earth from the International Space Station.
Toxic waste verdict disappoints
Ivorians express disappointment following a trial over the dumping of hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste in 2006.
Study probes clouds' climate role
Scientists hope to shed light on how massive cloud systems over the Pacific Ocean affect global climate and weather systems.