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Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 GMT A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:12:27 GMT Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.

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.

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:19:46 GMT The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:38:44 GMT The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:59:31 GMT The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

UK butterflies declining after 50 years of data Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:04:11 GMT Volunteers led by Dorset-based Butterfly Conservation have gathered more than 44m records.

Raw sewage posters at lough not official, says minister Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:16:13 GMT The signs describe Belfast Lough as "highly contaminated with raw sewage" and tell people not to go into the water.

Consultation 'critical' for golden eagle release Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:05:43 GMT Experts say landowners need to be on board before any golden eagle-release in northern England.

Surrey's blue tit bucks national trend in bird study Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:58:31 GMT The blue tit is the most common bird spotted in Surrey, while the house sparrow is across the UK.

Charity plans to release wild beavers into rivers Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:16:17 GMT Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to reintroduce up to 50 of the semi-aquatic mammals unenclosed.

Interstellar A&E: The Scottish doctor of space medicine Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:12:38 GMT Dr Christina Mackaill has been teaching emergency departments about how to treat astronauts after returning to Earth.

New footage shows joy at Orion capsule hatch being opened Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:36:49 GMT Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a happy reunion with the four astronauts.

New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:12:27 GMT Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.

Watch: Moment meteor soars across Suffolk sky Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:47:40 GMT Denise Hubert captured the outer space phenomenon on doorbell camera in Kesgrave.

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 GMT A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:48:10 GMT Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather? Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:42:46 GMT Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:49:51 GMT How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT What have we learnt from Artemis II?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.

BBC Inside Science Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:48:00 GMT Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes

BBC Inside Science Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.

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.

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.

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:37:11 GMT It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.

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.

Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:14:11 GMT Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?