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From BBC-Science:

Road particles pose 'higher risk' Children may be at greater risk from the microscopic particles in traffic pollution than previously thought, according to new research seen by BBC News. Pollution 'higher risk' to children

Welcome to the Spiderlab Some of the world's largest and hairiest spiders are helping to unlock the secrets of spider silk Meet the tarantulas

Earth Watch Did Soviet excesses bring commercial whaling to an end?

In the limelight Basking sharks' annual migration to Cornwall

Flu origins Why some link swine flu to intensive farming

Snake slips show slither secret

Experiments showing how much snakes' bellies grip in different directions has shed light on how they slither.