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Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:32:26 GMT Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:26:24 GMT An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:32:09 GMT Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:46:55 GMT Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission? Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:45:34 GMT Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.

Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:09:53 GMT A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:35:55 GMT Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:11:15 GMT Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:17:47 GMT An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.

Next El Niño could be strongest in decades Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:54 GMT A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.

'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss Sat, 30 May 2026 23:03:12 GMT A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans Fri, 29 May 2026 10:38:46 GMT Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

Team want to return brook to 'its absolute best' Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:08:37 GMT Volunteers are helping clear the waterway which leads into the sea after recent silt build-ups.

Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:09:05 GMT Real-time pollution levels tracked along length of Hampshire's rare chalk stream.

Escape hatches on lobster pots protect marine life Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:06:30 GMT Fishing equipment is being redesigned to prevent "bycatch" affecting thousands of marine creatures.

Watch: Seven cheetah cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:41:04 GMT The cubs are the first to be born at the conservation zoo for 15 years.

New microplastics research examines River Thames Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:14:23 GMT Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system.

Weekly quiz: How many SpaceX employees just became millionaires? Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:24:31 GMT How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Space industry giants visit fabrics factory Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:49:48 GMT Delegates from Nasa and Space X were among those visiting the firm that makes specialist fabrics.

Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:05:39 GMT The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:52 GMT Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:56:12 GMT SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever".

Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter? Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:04:29 GMT We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:02:34 GMT Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.

What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:32:26 GMT Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:26:24 GMT An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:48:45 GMT Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 28 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT From Hay Festival 2026, a dive into a big year for our oceans.

Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:02:53 GMT As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

The Interview Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.

First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:50:21 GMT Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.

Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:40:16 GMT Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:47 GMT For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:47:15 GMT Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point? Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.