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Super El Niño sets another record as it strengthens to 'unprecedented levels' Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:18:44 GMT El Niño has continued to strengthen, with several key measures now in record territory. Simon King explores how it compares to previous events.

Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:01:43 GMT Researchers will sleep on their ship to avoid giant crabs that can lift heavy weights, split open coconuts, and may have played a role in Earhart's demise.

Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:12:57 GMT Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Long Beach, and brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas near the famed Strip.

'Prepare for the unthinkable' warning over autumn flooding Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:24:10 GMT Those living in flood-hit areas say they are worried, and have started preparing.

Watch: Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:48:25 GMT The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.

American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:13:51 GMT Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:08:04 GMT Rescuers moved the apes after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer.

Owners fear 'healthy' dog died due to orange substance exposure on contaminated land Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:48:51 GMT Donna and Pete O'Brien say Misty's health declined after a walk.

Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:19:55 GMT Roofs were ripped off buildings after Isaias barrelled into the US on Friday evening, before it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone.

Hundreds protest over data centre plans Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:40:03 GMT Placard-waving opponents highlight concerns about a data centre development on the local landscape.

Hurricane Isaias downgraded after making landfall in Florida Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:55:12 GMT Hundreds of thousands of households are without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias continues its path across south-eastern US.

How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:31:14 GMT Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.

Owls ringed to measure benefits of wildlife farming Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:22:00 GMT A barn owl and 15 chicks are ringed to see if conservation-focused farming is working.

Children asked to name Ealing's new beavers Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:59:38 GMT Londoners aged four to 18 can suggest names for the kits, born at Paradise Fields, until 7 December.

Can a video game really help zoos? Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:40:13 GMT The second instalment of Planet Zoo champions raising animals to be released into wildlife reserves.

Fly-tippers face £5k fine in new crackdown Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:23:07 GMT Cornwall Council introduces new penalties after recording 17,500 incidents in five years.

Red squirrel project opens £250k community grant Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:08:27 GMT Groups from around northern England and southern Scotland can bid for funding to help the creatures.

'Jellyfish' effect lights up US sky after SpaceX launch Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:35:34 GMT A 'Jellyfish' effect lit up the sky in US after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch.

'I watched Apollo 17 launch with Neil Armstrong' Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:32:51 GMT Dermot Gethings was 16 when Nasa picked him to watch the Apollo 17 launch alongside Neil Armstrong.

Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:42:37 GMT Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.

Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:08:03 GMT Barack Obama awarded the Apollo 11 software engineer with the America's highest civilian honour in 2016.

How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:39:30 GMT Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.

'Prepare for the unthinkable' warning over autumn flooding Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:24:10 GMT Those living in flood-hit areas say they are worried, and have started preparing.

World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:35 GMT Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:32 GMT Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:08:23 GMT Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:42:48 GMT Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT How do we measure time accurately and why is the rotation of the Earth causing problems?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion?

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.

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.

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

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