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The prehistoric species fighting for survival in Lough Neagh Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:01:36 GMT Restrictions have been placed on fishing the critically-endangered European eel in Lough Neagh to try to restore the species

Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper? Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:06 GMT Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

Gates smashed and crops destroyed as farmers threatened by gangs hunting hares Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:40:30 GMT Some barricade the entrances to their fields with concrete blocks and fallen trees.

Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:34:55 GMT Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".

Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:59:01 GMT The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:59:27 GMT A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:50:13 GMT Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:11:07 GMT Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:04:10 GMT Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.

'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:01:30 GMT There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland.

More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:54:06 GMT Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.

How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:03:08 GMT July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week.

It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable' Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:14:54 GMT BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

The prehistoric species fighting for survival in Lough Neagh Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:01:36 GMT Restrictions have been placed on fishing the critically-endangered European eel in Lough Neagh to try to restore the species

Volunteer scheme credited with changing man's life Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:25:57 GMT Michael Reynolds, 27, says the scheme helps him to "get away from day-to-day life".

'Off the scale' haul of nitrous oxide cans found Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:23:59 GMT Litterpickers say they found 82 in a day, and normally find between three and 12.

The nature reserve where 'magical' glow worms thrive Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:14:29 GMT The nature reserve in Sussex is seen as a 'stronghold' for the near threatened glow worm.

Littering fines draw in almost £100k across county Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:13:32 GMT New figures reveal which councils in Cambridgeshire have issued the most fines for littering.

UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:50:13 GMT Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

Nasa boss praises rise of women in science Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:17:13 GMT Dr Nicola Fox says she was one of four women on her science course at university in the 1991.

Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:41:50 GMT The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.

'Buck Moon' set to light up sky Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:48:48 GMT July's full Moon is set to be a special one - Sophia Herod explains why.

When can you see the Perseid meteor shower? Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:06:15 GMT The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.

Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:34:55 GMT Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".

Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:59:01 GMT The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:04:10 GMT Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.

Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected? Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:01:05 GMT More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:51 GMT Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.

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?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.

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.

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.

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.