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King Charles hopes nature film will 'inspire' viewers Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:02:22 GMT The King to appear in Amazon documentary encouraging people to work with rather than against nature.

Chemistry Nobel awarded for work on new materials that could help planet Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:52:38 GMT The winners of the prestigious science prize were announced by the Nobel committee in Sweden.

Thousands join biggest-ever UK environmental lawsuit over river pollution Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:11:37 GMT Livestock and water companies are accused of “extensive” pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.

King Charles hopes nature film will 'inspire' viewers Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:02:22 GMT The King to appear in Amazon documentary encouraging people to work with rather than against nature.

Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world Wed, 08 Oct 2025 02:17:19 GMT From Paris to Taipei, this week's supermoon - also known as the Harvest and Hunter's moon - captured in photos.

Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work on quantum computing Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:59:52 GMT The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:37:45 GMT Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:28:17 GMT They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.

Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:04:44 GMT Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top £1m prizes at next month's environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding of our closest primate cousins Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:53:35 GMT The conservationist, who died aged 91 on Wednesday, challenged how we relate to the natural world.

Attenborough and Prince William lead tributes to Dr Jane Goodall Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:45:13 GMT The leading conservationist has been remembered as "a great champion of environmental protection" after her death aged 91.

Pope Leo condemns climate change critics Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:58:20 GMT In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.

Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:50:54 GMT Paddy fields are thriving in a quiet part of east England and might help feed us in the future.

Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:07:14 GMT Data from inside England's environment watchdog show an agency struggling to monitor serious pollution.

America's blame game over Canada's wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:17:33 GMT US officials have blamed Canada for not doing enough to stop its wildfire smoke from wafting south. Climate experts say it’s not so simple.

China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:57:20 GMT It is China's first firm goal to reduce emissions but falls well short of what is needed to meet global targets.

Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after rally address Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:30:24 GMT The world's most prestigious scientific body raised concerns about the "language of violence" at the march.

Chimps drinking a lager a day in ripe fruit, study finds Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:00:07 GMT Scientists say chimps consume the equivalent of a bottle of lager a day from dining on ripe fruit.

US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:02:49 GMT AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright

Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:32:17 GMT The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".

Military drills spark hundreds of wildfires in UK Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:55:53 GMT Live explosives on army training sites in the UK countryside mean many wildfires cannot be tackled.

The Druids Oak is 800 years old - can it help save tomorrow's forests? Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:10:56 GMT Scientists are decoding the DNA of Britain’s ancient oaks to crack the secrets of their superpowers.

New dinosaur named after record-breaking sailor Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:45:09 GMT The medium-sized herbivore once roamed the floodplains of what is now the Island's south-west coast.

Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:03:02 GMT We rely on honeybees to pollinate our crops and a new food could protect them from growing threats.

Why scientists hope seabed mud could reveal Antarctic Ocean secrets Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:21:37 GMT How long tubes of mud - drilled out of the Antarctic seafloor - could reveal how the frozen continent is changing.

Incinerator broke air pollution limits 916 times Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:48:19 GMT The Environment Agency are currently considering enforcement action against the operator, Viridor.

Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:57:06 GMT The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling.

SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in much-needed comeback Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:47 GMT The Starship rocket is critical to the company's hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars.

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:01:11 GMT The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.

Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:31:57 GMT Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.

Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:36:24 GMT The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.

Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere Sat, 10 May 2025 15:32:19 GMT The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.

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.

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:37:45 GMT Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:28:17 GMT They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.

Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding of our closest primate cousins Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:53:35 GMT The conservationist, who died aged 91 on Wednesday, challenged how we relate to the natural world.

Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:21:23 GMT Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says her party would axe legally binding targets to cut emissions.

Pope Leo condemns climate change critics Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:58:20 GMT In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.

Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:50:54 GMT Paddy fields are thriving in a quiet part of east England and might help feed us in the future.

Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:55:02 GMT Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?

Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:58:34 GMT The BBC's Science Editor Rebecca Morelle goes behind the scenes with the team discovering what the melting of ice from over a million years ago can tell us.

Life on Mars? 'Leopard-spot' rocks could be biggest clue yet Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:00:16 GMT Unusual mudstones found on the Red Planet are potentially associated with ancient Martian microbes.

Captain Scott’s famous polar shipwreck as never seen before Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:21:27 GMT The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to the South Pole.

Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie' Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:35:42 GMT A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded.

Kew Gardens' Palm House will close for five years for major makeover Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:01:44 GMT The 175-year-old glass house will begin a £50m renovation in 2027.

Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:55:02 GMT Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it? Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:06:56 GMT Switzerland spends almost $500m a year on protective structures. Is it worth it - or, as some suggest, should people move away from the mountain villages at risk?

Why plane turbulence is becoming more frequent - and more severe Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:00:12 GMT Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owls

The fate of the Sycamore Gap tree has shed light on a deeper concern Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:04:28 GMT The felling has prompted calls for stricter legal protections for other trees and drawn attention to wider issues

This burger was made from cow cells in a lab. Should it really be served in restaurants? Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:02:55 GMT Lab-grown beef, chicken and even quail are served in restaurants in some countries around the world - and now some cultivated meats could soon be sold in the UK too

BBC Inside Science Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT Scientists have made early-stage human embryos using skin cell DNA fertilised with sperm

BBC Inside Science Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT What do we know about the causes of autism?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT The science, engineering and maths behind Armand Duplantis’s latest world record.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT Results from Nasa's Perseverance rover may show signs left in rocks by living organisms.