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Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern United States Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:42:00 GMT A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.

Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:20:44 GMT People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.

Full Strawberry Moon captured over the UK in stunning photos Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:33:21 GMT Skygazers captured stunning photos of the first full Moon of summer shining bright above the UK

'Complete mess' as drinks could rise by 50p under new bottle return plan, experts say Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:11:42 GMT Shoppers could face higher drink prices and reduced choice under a new recycling scheme, industry leaders say.

Aerial video shows extent of deadly flash flooding in Kentucky Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:18:11 GMT At least four people are dead, with 60 water rescues and evacuations carried out across the state.

Keep an eye out for tonight's Strawberry Moon Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:51:13 GMT The Strawberry Moon is set to rise in UK skies tonight, marking the first full Moon of the summer season. It will reach its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposals Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:04 GMT The latest draft Nutrients Action Policy caused controversy when it was initially launched last year.

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.

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:37:07 GMT WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:33:50 GMT A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.

I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:15:06 GMT Andreina Valerio says she fears for her son, who is trapped with her partner and in-laws beneath a collapsed building.

Could legal 'personhood' help save Lough Neagh? Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:01:27 GMT Rights of Nature could give Lough Neagh the same status as a person, entitled to the same protections.

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:51:17 GMT Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.

Researchers find millions more insect species Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:35:14 GMT Scientists estimate at least between 14 and 30 million insect species, not just six million.

Cambridge college swift boxes used for first time Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:33:38 GMT The endangered birds are nesting for the first time at the college, which delights its master.

Academic finds diverse algae on Antarctic mission Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:22:30 GMT The Bristol researcher discovers "surprisingly rich" microscopic communities on her three-month trip.

Water vole volunteers 'get very excited by flattened poo' Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:06:51 GMT Regular surveys of the River Meon show a successful reintroduction of water voles in Hampshire.

Sale halted of farm that inspired Narnia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:01:11 GMT A charity has reversed a decision to sell the Herefordshire farm, said to have inspired CS Lewis.

In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the sky Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:31:23 GMT Clear night skies over Hampshire and Dorset give stunning shots of the Strawberry Moon.

Where is best to see the Strawberry Moon? Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:27:08 GMT The first full Moon of the summer will be visible tonight, reaching its peak in the early hours of Tuesday.

Keep an eye out for tonight's Strawberry Moon Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:51:13 GMT The Strawberry Moon is set to rise in UK skies tonight, marking the first full Moon of the summer season. It will reach its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school? Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:24:31 GMT How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Space industry giants visit fabrics factory Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:49:48 GMT Delegates from Nasa and Space X were among those visiting the firm that makes specialist fabrics.

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:37:07 GMT WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:51:17 GMT Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.

Future generations being failed if more trees not planted, experts say Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:07:57 GMT Statistics show the number of trees being planted is increasing, but conservationists say it is not meeting targets.

Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:32:02 GMT The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.

The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we? Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:46:03 GMT Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT Is it time to start considering solar geoengineering to help us combat extreme heat?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?

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.

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.