Scientists at Fermilab close in on fifth force of nature
Physicists believe that an unknown force could be acting on sub-atomic particles known as muons.
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Virgin Galactic: Mum, daughter and Brit, 80, count down to space flight
Virgin Galactic aims to fly an 80-year-old former Olympian, a mother and her daughter into space.
Hawaii wildfires: Six deaths confirmed as blazes engulf Maui
People have jumped into the sea to escape flames from wildfires being fuelled by hurricane winds.