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Birds return to waterfowl park after oil vandalism Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:52:07 GMT The vandalism of a nearby home heating oil tank resulted in the death of 13 birds from the park.

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:30:12 GMT Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:56:43 GMT New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.

One of the year's most prolific meteor showers visible in the night sky throughout November Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:03:28 GMT The Leonid meteor shower, known for its bright and fast meteors continues through November.

How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:43:30 GMT Rising global temperatures mean extreme weather events are becoming more common and more intense.

A really simple guide to climate change Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:40:51 GMT Human activities are causing the world to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.

What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter? Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:39:07 GMT The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.

What is net zero and is the UK on track to achieve it? Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:22:51 GMT Reaching net zero carbon emissions worldwide is essential to limit global warming, UN scientists say.

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".

Birds return to waterfowl park after oil vandalism Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:52:07 GMT The vandalism of a nearby home heating oil tank resulted in the death of 13 birds from the park.

Rising cost of living tests UK's net zero ambitions Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:42:03 GMT From floods to wildfires to heatwaves, 2026 is the year it became hard to ignore the impact of climate change on UK weather. But will soaring living costs affect the government’s commitment to tackling climate change?

How yesterday's waste is becoming tomorrow's fashion Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:18:38 GMT Brands including Dr Martens, Nike and Coach are among those using recycled materials.

Charity wants bee, bird and butterfly population boost Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:00:40 GMT Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust aims to raise £70,000 for the project.

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:56:43 GMT New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.

Print commissioned by Nasa uncovered for exhibition Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:18:19 GMT The Pop Art at Cartwright Hall exhibition tells the story of the British International Print Biennale.

US rockets firm eyes up 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.

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:30:12 GMT Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:56:43 GMT New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.

How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:43:30 GMT Rising global temperatures mean extreme weather events are becoming more common and more intense.

A really simple guide to climate change Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:40:51 GMT Human activities are causing the world to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.

What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter? Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:39:07 GMT The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.

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