The Royal Research Ship is conducting trials ahead of its first mission to Antarctica later this year.
The ship was almost called 'Boaty McBoatface' after the public were asked to choose a name for the £200 million ship.
The vessel is operated by British Antarctic Survey and has been off the Yorkshire Coast for the last few days.
It will research climate change, oceans, the seafloor and ice formations too.
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North Yorkshire Council is set to make a trial ban on overnight motorhome parking permanent at coastal hotspots following concerns over safety and anti-social behaviour.
North Yorkshire councillors will meet on April 24 to decide on Europa Oil & Gas's controversial proposal to construct a temporary 38-metre gas drilling rig in Burniston, following a previous delay.
A bitter dispute has erupted between North Yorkshire Council chiefs and Mayor David Skaith over claims the county is being shortchanged by £20m in expected road repair funding.
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