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'That fire came so fast': Wildfire rages in British Columbia Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:29:05 GMT Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes were lost to the fire, which remains out of control as of Monday.

'Total incinerated destruction': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:10:56 GMT More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate over the weekend after a wildfire quickly tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.

When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:29:51 GMT Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.

Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:21:47 GMT Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.

We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:02:57 GMT Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:24:46 GMT Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

Lorry turns over as typhoon hits China Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:13:18 GMT Video shows a lorry being blown over after heavy rain and winds continued to batter Wenzhou, a city in China's eastern Zhejiang province.

China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:23:54 GMT Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.

'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians who want to change how wildfires are fought Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:02:39 GMT With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.

Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:30:35 GMT A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.

Solar eclipse and the island of Ireland: All you need to know and where to see it Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:19:17 GMT Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:00:22 GMT The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:15:17 GMT The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.

Woman questions hosepipe ban while leak not fixed Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:31:47 GMT Linda Kirby says she reported the leak in June.

Forest funding boost as two million trees planted Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:14:31 GMT A tree planting scheme to boost climate resilience receives £8.7m of funding.

Work at National Trust site to prevent flooding Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:11:31 GMT Flood prevention work is taking place, in a bid to use land as a sponge for the River Severn and River Tern.

Ospreys hatch at nature reserve for first time Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:07:57 GMT Campfield Marsh, on the shore of Solway Firth in Cumbria, has a platform to attract ospreys.

Longest serving volunteer helps boost bird numbers Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:04:10 GMT Bird charity's longest serving volunteer helps achieve big success in boosting species recovery.

When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:29:51 GMT Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.

Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:21:47 GMT Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.

Solar eclipse: Where and when you can see it across North West England Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:41:26 GMT The partial eclipse is expected to be the most extensive since 1999, astronomers say.

How to view the solar eclipse from Guernsey Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:16:43 GMT Five things to remember when watching the partial solar eclipse from Guernsey

What can we see during the partial solar eclipse? Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:15:43 GMT Ways to safely enjoy the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:24:46 GMT Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:50:13 GMT More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:15:56 GMT Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.

All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:06 GMT A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.

Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:27:43 GMT Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?

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.

Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMT Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.

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.

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

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.