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'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times Sat, 03 May 2025 06:29:15 GMT Scientists hope to make a universal antivenom from the extraordinary blood of a man exposed to snake venom for decades.

Science meets shape-throwing in 'Dance your PhD' contest Sat, 03 May 2025 01:22:40 GMT Could you explain "insights into oral chemesthetic perception" using dance moves?

Can this lynx born in a zoo learn to live in the wild? Fri, 02 May 2025 10:02:04 GMT It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release

Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as Shetland Thu, 01 May 2025 05:06:03 GMT The extent of Scotland's mosquito population is being understood thanks to a successful citizen science project.

Sandeel fishing ban to remain in place Fri, 02 May 2025 16:47:43 GMT Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.

Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:00:08 GMT Study provides hope for future of the axolotl amphibian, pushed to the brink of extinction in Mexico.

Government not taking climate seriously - advisers Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:54:01 GMT The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.

Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:07:39 GMT The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:06:26 GMT Climate activists may be going deeper underground.

Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:58:53 GMT The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.

Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:16:49 GMT Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.

Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island? Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:59:02 GMT Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.

Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:20:52 GMT A pilot project will test whether it is a useful way of fighting climate change.

England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:24:16 GMT Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.

Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:15:00 GMT Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).

UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:32:29 GMT Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.

Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:45:05 GMT Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission

Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:58:26 GMT The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.

Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:23:28 GMT The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers.

Starlings disappearing from gardens, says RSPB Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:57:28 GMT The Big Garden Birdwatch survey recorded the lowest ever numbers of starlings this year.

Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:32 GMT The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.

Experts dispute claim dire wolf brought back from extinction Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:20:52 GMT Independent experts say three white wolf puppies are not dire wolves, as claimed by US company Colossal

Record number of illegal sewage spills in Windermere last year Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:02:29 GMT Campaigners identified 140 illegal spill days into the beauty spot in 2024

The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:39:10 GMT Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

Has Just Stop Oil really stopped throwing soup? Sat, 29 Mar 2025 10:56:23 GMT Just Stop Oil says it will disband but does this mark an end to the chaos caused by its climate protests?

Unique two-clawed dinosaur discovered Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:26:27 GMT Duonychus is one of the few species of theropod dinosaur that evolved two-fingered hands.

Archaeologists find 'unprecedented' Iron Age hoard Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:41:32 GMT Archaeologists say they have found more than 800 items dating back about 2,000 years.

The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:11:47 GMT Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?

Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:14:48 GMT Dolphins circled their capsule after it landed off the coast of Florida.

Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:59:32 GMT Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:07:12 GMT Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.

SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:27:56 GMT Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.

Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:12:27 GMT Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.

Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts? Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:46:51 GMT Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost

New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:00:05 GMT The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.

How the political consensus on climate change has shattered Fri, 02 May 2025 14:16:59 GMT In 2019, the UK committed in law to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Now the political climate has changed.

Government not taking climate seriously - advisers Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:54:01 GMT The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.

The satellite that will 'weigh' world's 1.5 trillion trees Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:27:52 GMT The new satellite will be able to see through clouds and forest canopies.

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:06:26 GMT Climate activists may be going deeper underground.

Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges' Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:50:30 GMT The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.

Fingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:09 GMT Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.

Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:16:49 GMT Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.

Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:15:18 GMT Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.

Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:32 GMT The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.

What in the World Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:30:00 GMT And did they have enough underwear?

Astronauts Butch and Suni begin journey home after nine months in space Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:07:59 GMT The Nasa astronauts prepare to head to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into nine months.

London Uncovered Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT The BBC's Science Editor visits the site of a major archaeological discovery in the city.

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:06:26 GMT Climate activists may be going deeper underground.

The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:11:47 GMT Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?

The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century' Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:26:54 GMT The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector

Planes are having their GPS hacked. Could new clocks keep them safe? Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:39:34 GMT How a new atomic clock might be the way to tackle attacks on plane GPS systems

Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job? Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:04:19 GMT The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".

BBC Inside Science Thu, 01 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and France to a standstill this week.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT Reaction to White House proposals to cut funding for Nasa and a future asteroid fly past

BBC Inside Science Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT Translating noisy geese to time travel across the universe.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK.