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Welsh public sector unlikely to meet net zero plans by 2030, say auditors Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:57:20 GMT A watchdog has criticised the lack of progress made by organisations in tackling climate change.

From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:50:14 GMT The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.

Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:19:27 GMT The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.

AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:27:17 GMT Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.

Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:01:23 GMT Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.

'Fascinating' rare beetle found in Wales again after 60 years Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:04:52 GMT It was feared The Short-Necked Oil Beetle had become extinct in Wales after recent surveys.

Spill from vandalised home oil tank kills 13 birds Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:57:56 GMT A number of birds are also injured after the spill from the oil tank earlier this week.

Oil tank vandalism results in waterfowl park 'nightmare' Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:42:13 GMT The popular attraction in County Down has been forced to close while efforts continue to remove oil from the pond.

'Rok' solid recognition for Slovenian space scientist Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:35:37 GMT Two men from the Armagh Planetarium and Observatory have had asteroids named in their honour in recognition of their work.

Bute House protested by environmental campaigners Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:41:07 GMT A Halloween-themed protest against fossil fuels has targeted the first minister's residence in Edinburgh.

Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:27:05 GMT Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.

UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years' Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:06:31 GMT With high pressure developing across the UK, the start of November is looking very settled with no significant rain in the forecast.

Six dead after helicopter crashes in northern Indian state Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:06:05 GMT The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.

Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:19:27 GMT The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.

Charity warns about damage of over-foraging fungi Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:37:19 GMT It says over-foraging, particularly in protected areas, damages habitats and wildlife.

Boulders dropped off coast to disrupt deep fishing Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:44:42 GMT Greenpeace drops nine large rocks to create a barrier to bottom-trawling fishing vessels.

'New kit' helps battle against bugs Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:05:59 GMT The chemical-free decoys are used while clearing riverside vegetation.

Woman who flew with swans warns of lead danger Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:22:00 GMT Sacha Dench, known as the "human swan", welcomes new laws banning the sale of lead ammunition.

Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection? Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:07:33 GMT Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.

Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:01:23 GMT Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.

'Rok' solid recognition for Slovenian space scientist Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:35:37 GMT Two men from the Armagh Planetarium and Observatory have had asteroids named in their honour in recognition of their work.

Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:15:58 GMT The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

Regular spaceplane flights planned in project Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:11:50 GMT Spaceplanes could take off on regular flights from Cornwall following an agreement.

Welsh public sector unlikely to meet net zero plans by 2030, say auditors Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:57:20 GMT A watchdog has criticised the lack of progress made by organisations in tackling climate change.

AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:27:17 GMT Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.

Bute House protested by environmental campaigners Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:41:07 GMT A Halloween-themed protest against fossil fuels has targeted the first minister's residence in Edinburgh.

Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:27:05 GMT Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.

Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:11:59 GMT The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT Time is running out for one of the most ambitious environmental pledges in history.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI?

Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:40 GMT A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.

Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:45:46 GMT A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:35 GMT Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

How to move 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:53:30 GMT The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.

First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:10:46 GMT The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:01:02 GMT AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:52 GMT A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.

How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:01 GMT Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:08:13 GMT As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK