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How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger? Thu, 21 May 2026 15:28:27 GMT These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather Wed, 20 May 2026 09:23:43 GMT Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say Tue, 19 May 2026 23:40:12 GMT Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

Europe's oldest science park could be redeveloped Tue, 19 May 2026 05:16:57 GMT Cambridge Science Park submits plans which could create 20,000 jobs and new public spaces.

Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money' Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown Mon, 18 May 2026 01:11:02 GMT The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.

Is it safe to swim at England's bathing sites? Fri, 15 May 2026 15:41:17 GMT Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe

'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced Fri, 15 May 2026 04:13:45 GMT Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites

White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:08 GMT Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.

Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:25 GMT New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.

Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? Fri, 01 May 2026 23:01:44 GMT A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like? Fri, 01 May 2026 14:44:02 GMT An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:08 GMT The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing site Thu, 21 May 2026 05:02:50 GMT River Action says water quality depends on discharges upstream and says check before swimming.

PM promises action on chemicals 43k times standard Wed, 20 May 2026 13:46:18 GMT The prime minister says he will look into forever chemical contamination near a former RAF base.

Lake study shows ways to 'cancel' climate impact Wed, 20 May 2026 10:41:38 GMT The Environment Agency says new research will help it inform future action at Windermere.

Why Isle of Man is 'ideal' for building rainforests Wed, 20 May 2026 05:20:56 GMT Conservationists say the Isle of Man has the perfect conditions to create temperate rainforests.

Animal park welcomes four Sumatran tiger cubs Tue, 19 May 2026 09:24:03 GMT There are fewer than 400 of Sumatran tigers left in the wild, according to the park.

US firm set to buy satellite station in £37m deal Fri, 15 May 2026 11:03:06 GMT A Texas-based company wants to expand its deep space communitcations network.

Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:45 GMT The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.

Award for scientist who brought space to millions Sun, 10 May 2026 06:27:25 GMT James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.

Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon Fri, 08 May 2026 22:04:55 GMT The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower Mon, 04 May 2026 12:11:23 GMT How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower

How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger? Thu, 21 May 2026 15:28:27 GMT These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? Wed, 20 May 2026 09:10:35 GMT How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?

'Disease-carrying mosquitoes and heat deaths if temperatures soar' Wed, 20 May 2026 05:33:58 GMT Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body.

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say Tue, 19 May 2026 23:40:12 GMT Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money' Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet

BBC Inside Science Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.

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.

The Interview Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.

First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:50:21 GMT Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

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.

The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:47 GMT For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:47:15 GMT Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point? Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.