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Hundreds protest over data centre plans Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:40:03 GMT Placard-waving opponents highlight concerns about a data centre development on the local landscape.

Hurricane Isaias downgraded after making landfall in Florida Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:55:12 GMT Hundreds of thousands of households are without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias continues its path across south-eastern US.

How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:31:14 GMT Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.

'People don't think recycling at work is part of their job description' Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:11:27 GMT Unclear labelling as well as a lack of recycling facilities at work or in public-facing businesses is an issue.

Isaias becomes major category three storm before landfall Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:46:32 GMT Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season has been continuing to strengthen and is now a category three 'major' hurricane.

Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:32:30 GMT The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.

Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it heads towards land Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:23:57 GMT Isaias will bring damaging winds, torrential rain and a storm surge with landfall expected late Friday.

'Tropical jungle' of wallabies, porcupines and parrots must move after neighbours complain Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:01:57 GMT James Wale moved to the site two years ago and keeps animals including wallabies and rare birds.

Hurricane Isaias strengthens to a major category three storm Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:54:28 GMT El Niño has led to a quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is set to make landfall later on Friday into Saturday across the US Gulf Coast.

£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:23 GMT Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles? Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:56 GMT Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter? Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:33 GMT The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.

Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closed Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:16:06 GMT With Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.

Chemicals at former fuel depot 'have been removed' Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:13:15 GMT Barrels of forever chemicals left at a development site have been removed, a developer has said.

'People don't think recycling at work is part of their job description' Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:11:27 GMT Unclear labelling as well as a lack of recycling facilities at work or in public-facing businesses is an issue.

Data centre raises noise and wildlife impact fears Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:30:42 GMT The data centre, which will have 72 chiller units on its roof, will generate 150 jobs, planners hear.

£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:23 GMT Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:42:37 GMT Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.

Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:08:03 GMT Barack Obama awarded the Apollo 11 software engineer with the America's highest civilian honour in 2016.

How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:39:30 GMT Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.

Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:40 GMT Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Plaque honours Mars mission scientist Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:36:43 GMT The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.

World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:35 GMT Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:32 GMT Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:08:23 GMT Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:42:48 GMT Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:12:48 GMT Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.

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

BBC Inside Science Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT How do we measure time accurately and why is the rotation of the Earth causing problems?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion?

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.

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.

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

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