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Can a heatwave cause trees to fall? Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:53:42 GMT Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why.

More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:37:30 GMT The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:03:18 GMT More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:53:40 GMT Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells.

How to see July's Buck Moon light up the night sky Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:49:17 GMT July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.

Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:06:45 GMT It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Drone footage shows Wisconsin tornado damage Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:03:30 GMT No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.

Tackling the 'nasty' plant that can cause blisters and scars Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:23:45 GMT A conservation group says it has made progress tackling giant hogweed infestations in County Tyrone.

Gates smashed and crops destroyed as farmers threatened by gangs hunting hares Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:11:38 GMT Some barricade the entrances to their fields with concrete blocks and fallen trees.

Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:51:27 GMT Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.

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.

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.

Birth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign' Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:17:16 GMT Pine marten babies have been born on Exmoor for the first time in a century, new footage shows.

Endangered tiger cubs born at Longleat Safari Park Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:13:32 GMT The species is one of the most endangered in the world, with only about 450 Amur tigers left in the wild.

Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:06:45 GMT It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable? Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:45:09 GMT The company behind BuzzBallz said they were recyclable on its website, but experts say this is not true.

Jodrell Bank cuts 'a disappointing gamble' Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:45:25 GMT Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".

Buck Moon lights up Devon and Cornwall skies Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:22:11 GMT The July full moon is expected to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday.

What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do? Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:45:09 GMT When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy.

Where is best to see the July Buck Moon? Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:16:43 GMT July's full moon is due on Wednesday, here's some of the best places to watch it where you live.

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.

More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:37:30 GMT The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:03:18 GMT More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:51:27 GMT Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.

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.

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.