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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

Water firm bans tankers from transporting water for billionaire's lake Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:24:43 GMT Tankers taking water for US billionaire Stephen Schwarzman have been told to stop by Southern Water.

Mystery of dancing spiders' DNA could explain how they develop into new species Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:00:20 GMT There are many more species of peacock spider than other animals, scientists think they may know why.

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.

Protect Arctic from 'dangerous' climate engineering, scientists warn Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:41:07 GMT Controversial approaches to cooling the planet are unlikely to work, according to dozens of polar scientists.

UK and US unveil nuclear energy deal ahead of Trump visit Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:20:33 GMT Key among the plans is a proposal to build up to 12 advanced modular nuclear reactors in Hartlepool.

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.

Hot, dry summers bring new 'firewave' risk to UK cities, scientists warn Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:04:14 GMT Rising temperatures are increasing the chances of multiple wildfires at the same time, researchers say.

Southern European butterfly spotted in UK for first time Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:06:28 GMT Experts have tracked the Southern Small White's expansion northwards through Europe over decades.

New checks to stop waste tyres being sent to furnaces Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:04:49 GMT Campaigners warn the move will not close all the recycling loopholes being exploited by criminals.

Mission begins to save snails threatened by own beauty Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:46:34 GMT Researchers in Cuba and the UK are working together to reveal the biological secrets of the beautiful but endangered Polymita snail.

Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:05:37 GMT The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.

'Communities' of strange, extreme life seen for first time in deep ocean Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:02:31 GMT A Chinese-led research team captures pictures of life at depths of more than 9km in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

Why did Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage? Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:09:03 GMT The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.

Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:12:14 GMT Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.

Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:18:22 GMT BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming Fri, 04 Jul 2025 23:10:52 GMT Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.

Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:01:49 GMT A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:31:51 GMT It says drought has compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide.

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.

Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:22:01 GMT The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.

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

Water firm bans tankers from transporting water for billionaire's lake Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:24:43 GMT Tankers taking water for US billionaire Stephen Schwarzman have been told to stop by Southern Water.

Protect Arctic from 'dangerous' climate engineering, scientists warn Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:41:07 GMT Controversial approaches to cooling the planet are unlikely to work, according to dozens of polar scientists.

New climate assessment for Jackdaw gas field Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:08:09 GMT Oil giant Shell had to review its assessment after a judge ruled the Jackdaw field was permitted unlawfully.

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".

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.

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.

What are the risks of bombing Iran's nuclear sites? Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:49:16 GMT Destroying Iran's stores of enriched uranium would bring danger for people nearby but not trigger another Chernobyl.

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

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

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.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT The evidence on whether high caffeine energy drinks affect our health.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT What’s the evidence behind rat infestation warnings? And farewell to wet wipe island

BBC Inside Science Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT The science of extraterrestrial solar panels and whether they can power our energy needs.