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Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:50:02 GMT The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.

What time and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:01:43 GMT Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.

Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:28:13 GMT Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.

Solar eclipse and the island of Ireland: The weather forecast and all you need to know Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:35:18 GMT Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:24:53 GMT Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).

UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:17:15 GMT Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.

Watch: Severe storms overturn vehicle and trigger flooding in Ohio Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:56:08 GMT Residents are being urged to prepare for additional severe storms in the coming days, as officials also report at least one fatality.

Solar eclipse glasses 'sold out everywhere' as people look for alternatives Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:58:11 GMT Eclipse glasses can offer protection from harmful rays of sunlight but most high street stores have sold out.

Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:31:43 GMT Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.

Solar eclipse 2026 weather forecast – where and when will the best view be? Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:02:33 GMT Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.

What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:21:53 GMT The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:59:24 GMT On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival' Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:18:49 GMT Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:50:02 GMT The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.

Rare piglet the size of 'a grapefruit with legs' born at zoo Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:12:19 GMT Rana's arrival is described as a "lifeline for the species", which is in rapid decline in the wild.

Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:14:48 GMT The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".

What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:21:53 GMT The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

Royal Golden Guernsey Goats join conservation herd Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:12:47 GMT The six-month-old goats are welcomed by the Governor of Guernsey.

'We can't keep up with demand for eclipse glasses' Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:17:53 GMT Liverpool post office owner says demand for specialist glasses to see the solar eclipse is 'crazy'.

What time and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:01:43 GMT Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.

Solar eclipse: Where and when you can see it across North West England Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:57:36 GMT The partial eclipse is expected to be the most extensive since 1999, astronomers say.

Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:28:13 GMT Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.

How to look at the eclipse if you don't have solar glasses Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:53:10 GMT The UK will get the best eclipse since 1999 later as the Moon blocks out Sun across Europe.

Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival' Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:18:49 GMT Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:24:46 GMT Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:50:13 GMT More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:15:56 GMT Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.

All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:06 GMT A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?

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.

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.

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

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.