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Could the earliest weakening of the polar vortex on record bring UK snow? Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:22:39 GMT An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution? Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:16:53 GMT The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.

Investigation into 'major fish kill' after pollution incident Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:51:45 GMT The pollution caused the death of brown and migratory sea trout in the Inler river.

Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever' Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:12:47 GMT Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

William meets firefighters who tackled summer blazes Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:35:08 GMT The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:39:38 GMT On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category.

Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:11:43 GMT The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

Welsh public sector unlikely to meet net zero plans by 2030, say auditors Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:57:20 GMT A watchdog has criticised the lack of progress made by organisations in tackling climate change.

From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:50:14 GMT The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.

Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:19:27 GMT The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.

AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:27:17 GMT Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.

Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:01:23 GMT Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.

Could you live on a remote island as a job? Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:14:18 GMT The new manager will start each workday surrounded by nature at the island wildlife reserve.

'Extra special' tamarin twins born at zoo Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:15:18 GMT Shaldon Wildlife Trust says it is one of two European zoos to breed the species in 2026.

Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution? Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:16:53 GMT The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.

Over 1,000 tonnes of sewage seen at landfill site Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:01:05 GMT The Environment Agency says it has issued the operator with a series of actions after an inspection.

Investigation into 'major fish kill' after pollution incident Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:51:45 GMT The pollution caused the death of brown and migratory sea trout in the Inler river.

US rockets firm could take over mothballed Highland spaceport Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:47:23 GMT Colorado-based Leap is looking at the spaceport near Tongue as its first launch site outside of the US.

Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection? Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:07:33 GMT Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.

Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:01:23 GMT Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.

'Rok' solid recognition for Slovenian space scientist Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:35:37 GMT Two men from the Armagh Planetarium and Observatory have had asteroids named in their honour in recognition of their work.

Wales scraps controversial Uganda tree-planting scheme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:14:24 GMT The Welsh government has given more than £4m to the scheme since 2015, but will end it due to budget pressures.

Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever' Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:12:47 GMT Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

William meets firefighters who tackled summer blazes Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:35:08 GMT The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:11:43 GMT The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

Welsh public sector unlikely to meet net zero plans by 2030, say auditors Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:57:20 GMT A watchdog has criticised the lack of progress made by organisations in tackling climate change.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT A glimpse into the world of the incredibly tiny

BBC Inside Science Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT Time is running out for one of the most ambitious environmental pledges in history.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?

Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:40 GMT A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.

Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:45:46 GMT A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:35 GMT Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

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.

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:01:02 GMT AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

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