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The colossal squid, which has a transparent body and orange arms with tentacles on. It is floating in the deep sea, which is dark.

Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time

Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).

Hannah Coburn wearing a grey hat and green jacket while crouched in a field. She is holding a brown duck with both hands.

Birdwatchers to help solve declining ducks mystery

The UK's winter population of mallard ducks has dropped by an estimated 36% since 1995.

Three men and a woman standing in a laboratory, all wearing white lab coats. They are smiling.

Hopes new bowel cancer blood test could save lives

Researchers think the test could detect the disease in its early stages while it is more treatable.

Fernando Odio Esquivel is dressed in a white shirt and black waistcoat. He has a red bowtie. He is pushing a trolley with food on it down a hotel corridor.

Students crowned best hospitality team in Europe

The group beat off competition in the Netherlands from 28 other universities and colleges.

Four pictures of students including, TJ Hibbert, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, Makyle Bayley and Daljang Wol

Crash victims honoured at basketball matches

An applause is held in memory of four students who died when a car crashed into a building.

A woman holding a laptop inside a data centre, which has lots of computer systems glowing blue in the background.

AI experts warn electricity costs may stunt growth

The East of England is at the forefront of the government's plans for artificial intelligence use.

(Clockwise from top left) TJ Hibbert in his basketball top for a team portrait, Eva Darold-Tchikaya smiling while standing in front of an orange bush, Makyle Bayley in red clothing on a basketball court and Daljang Wol, also in his basketball kit in a team portrait.

Inquest told of injuries to four students in crash

An inquest hears how two of the four students killed in a crash had severe traumatic head injuries.

(Clockwise from top left) TJ Hibbert in his basketball top for a team portrait, Eva Darold-Tchikaya smiling while standing in front of an orange bush, Makyle Bayley in red clothing on a basketball court and Daljang Wol, also in his basketball kit in a team portrait.

Tributes paid to four students killed in crash

An MP leads tributes to four students following their deaths in a fatal crash on Saturday.

Dr Mark Wheeler (left) and Brian Haycock (right) stand side-by-side. Dr Wheeler has his left arm around Mr Haycock's shoulder. The men are standing in front of a body of water on a sunny winter day and wearing fishing gear.

Fishing mental health project findings 'positive'

A volunteer says the "buzz" of the catch helps people to relax and switch off.