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Hottest June day on record for the UK as temperature reaches 36C Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:23:41 GMT A rare red warning for extreme heat is in effect as soaring temperatures continue

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.

Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:24:39 GMT A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains

Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:24:47 GMT A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".

Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:26:39 GMT The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.

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.

Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:27:17 GMT Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:19:21 GMT People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:05:53 GMT Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.

Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:16:47 GMT Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.

Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:55:00 GMT The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:43:26 GMT Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

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.

Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:24:47 GMT A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".

Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:17:44 GMT A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded.

Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:52:41 GMT Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders.

'Right to grow' helping wild flowers bloom Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:05:33 GMT Supporters say growing flowers or food on unused land can improve mental health and local pride.

Special buoys mark sensitive seagrass habitats Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:29:27 GMT Special buoys and voluntary no-anchor zones mark sensitive seagrass habitats.

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.

Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:05:39 GMT The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:52 GMT Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:56:12 GMT SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever".

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.

Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:27:17 GMT Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:55:00 GMT The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:43:26 GMT Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

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?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 28 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT From Hay Festival 2026, a dive into a big year for our oceans.

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.

The Interview Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.

First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:50:21 GMT Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.

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.