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Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:46:55 GMT Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission? Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:45:34 GMT Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.

What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures? Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:50:57 GMT Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.

Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:09:53 GMT A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:35:55 GMT Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:11:15 GMT Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:17:47 GMT An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.

Next El Niño could be strongest in decades Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:54 GMT A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.

'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss Sat, 30 May 2026 23:03:12 GMT A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans Fri, 29 May 2026 10:38:46 GMT Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted Fri, 29 May 2026 05:16:12 GMT Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.

Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida Fri, 29 May 2026 03:02:48 GMT A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:48 GMT National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.

Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:42:03 GMT The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.

'Value of trees' in council's healthy spaces plan Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:40:27 GMT The authority wants a more consistent approach to trees and woodlands with more protections.

Simple tips to help the UK's butterflies Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:40:07 GMT Simple tips to help the UK's butterflies

UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:19:49 GMT Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.

Water voles return to reserve after 40 years Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:18:02 GMT The town council says the rodent has returned to Batford Springs after 40 years.

Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:44:57 GMT The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:46:55 GMT Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission? Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:45:34 GMT Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.

UK's first Mars landing honoured with 13 plaques Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:18:55 GMT Beagle 2 reached the surface in 2003, but it was not known until 2015, a professor says.

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:22:17 GMT SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures? Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:50:57 GMT Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.

Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:42:03 GMT The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.

UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:19:49 GMT Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:11:15 GMT Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:17:47 GMT An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.

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.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?

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.

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

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.