BBC News - Science & Environment
The latest stories from the Science & Environment section of the BBC News web site.
PM urged to cut wind farm subsidyMore than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
Prince optimistic for fisheriesPrince Charles says there are reasons to be optimistic about the state of the world's oceans, but it is "critically urgent" to tackle overfishing.
Largest optical telescope createdAstronomers at the Paranal observatory combine four telescope to create the world's largest virtual device with a 130m-mirror.
Striking galaxy image from HubbleThe Hubble space telescope captures an image of a "barred spiral" galaxy that could help us better understand our own Milky Way.
Oil spurs Canadian PM China visitCanadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit China next week to discuss Canada's oil products, after the US blocked a key pipeline.
Malaria toll 'is twice as high'The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.
Anti-fracking demo in EnniskillenAbout 100 people gather in Enniskillen to demonstrate against the use of fracking to extract gas from shale rock in County Fermanagh.
VIDEO: Art by animals goes on showA work of abstract expressionism by a chimp and a still life of a flower by an elephant are part of a new exhibition in London of artworks created by animals.
Brains may be wired for addictionAbnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists.
More Galileo satellites orderedThe German-UK consortium building the operational spacecraft for Europe's Galileo sat-nav system wins a contract to provide an additional eight units.
Technology
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Kindle Fire owners 'less satisfied' than Apple iPad ownersAmazon Kindle Fire owners are less satisfied than those who own an Apple iPad, according to a new survey.
How to print better digital photosMy digital photos always come out darker than the original. What is the problem?
Klout may have struck lucky with a Twitter campaignKlout has its critics but offering retail discounts based on its social index is a real route to making money? not that the company has had anything to do with it.
Facebook 'makes it harder for brands to advertise for free'Facebook has gradually been making it more difficult for advertisers to promote their goods for free on the site, in the lead up to its stock market offering, according to a report.
Sony: can a new CEO save the struggling tech giant?Sir Howard Stringer has stepped down as Sony's chief executive. Can his replacement help the company recover from a $2bn loss, asks Matt Warman.
How can we be sure that we can receive Freeview?If I buy a television with Freeview built-in, how can I be sure I will be able to receive it where I live?
Facebook dominated by 'power users'The majority of Facebook activity is carried out by a minority of users, according to a new study.
'Anonymous' hackers intercept conversation between FBI and Scotland Yard on how to deal with hackersCall between Scotland Yard and FBI about threat of hacking intercepted and published by 'Anonymous'.
Microsoft Windows Phone 8 details leakMicrosoft's Windows Phone 8 will support NFC and content sharing with computers and tablets, according to a leaked video.
BT to offer 'ultrafast' broadbandBroadband speeds of up to 300Mbit/s could be possible across Britain, BT claims.
