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Where in the West Country to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:19:55 GMT The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.

What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon? Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:13:37 GMT Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.

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.

'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:00:07 GMT Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB.

Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:51:46 GMT Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.

Free diver, 21, wants to 'give back' to the ocean that has helped him Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:50:03 GMT Iesetyn Morgan regularly free dives and shares the footage of marine life on social media.

Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:43:10 GMT An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.

England and Wales on course for driest July on record Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:37:17 GMT Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.

Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:28:46 GMT Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:04:09 GMT Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:55:24 GMT Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:50:42 GMT More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate' Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:15:09 GMT Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

Huge wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:03:04 GMT Eilish Rothney says the nest, which has engulfed her ring binders, is about 1m (3.2ft) tall.

Death of swan family leaves residents 'devastated' Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:16:09 GMT The council says there is blue-green algae on the lake which can be damaging for wildlife.

Young white-tailed eagles released on Exmoor Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:01:59 GMT Up to 20 additional young birds will be released over the next three years.

Curlew revival continues at nature reserve Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:08:37 GMT Birds from previous releases pair up and return to nest at the site on the Isle of Sheppey.

Volunteers clear brook to reduce flood risk Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:09:06 GMT With a hot summer drying out Syston Brook, volunteers have prepared the waterway ready for rain.

Where in the West Country to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:19:55 GMT The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.

What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon? Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:13:37 GMT Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.

Find funding and save Jodrell Bank, stars say Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:56:52 GMT Astronaut Tim Peake, guitarist Johnny Marr and 150 other public figures have signed an open letter.

Bagpipes - the first defence against alien invaders? Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:15:52 GMT Oxfordshire piper's tunes could soon make it to the moon under the plans of an space entrepreneur.

Jodrell Bank cuts 'a disappointing gamble' Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:45:25 GMT Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".

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.

Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:51:46 GMT Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:55:24 GMT Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:50:42 GMT More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate' Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:15:09 GMT Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

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?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.

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.