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10 April 2012 Last updated at 13:57 ET

Bat killer fungus still spreadingLittle brown bat (Image: Ryan von Linden/New York Department of Environmental Conservation)

White-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed more than 5.5 million bats, is continuing to spread across the US, data shows.

Key and lockBoost for open access to research

One of the world's largest research charities, the Wellcome Trust, is to support efforts by scientists to make their work freely available for all.

Robot tries to stop gas leakDisaster zone robots to compete

The Pentagon announces a $2m competition to develop robots able to drive vehicles and use tools in disaster-hit areas.

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