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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.

Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:40:23 GMT Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.

'We've had a lot of close calls': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:17:11 GMT More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate and some homes have been lost after a wildfire tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.

'That fire came so fast': Wildfire rages in British Columbia Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:29:05 GMT Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes were lost to the fire, which remains out of control as of Monday.

When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:29:51 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.

Where to see partial solar eclipse across England Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:21:47 GMT The partial solar eclipse will take place on August 12 with many parts of England seeing up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun

We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:02:57 GMT Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.

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.

Lorry turns over as typhoon hits China Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:13:18 GMT Video shows a lorry being blown over after heavy rain and winds continued to batter Wenzhou, a city in China's eastern Zhejiang province.

China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:23:54 GMT Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.

'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians who want to change how wildfires are fought Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:02:39 GMT With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.

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.

Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:40:23 GMT Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.

Blaze tackled at suspected illegal waste dump Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:54:26 GMT A fire broke out at a suspected illegal waste site near Carrington Spur in Trafford, Greater Manchester.

Woman questions hosepipe ban while leak not fixed Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:31:47 GMT Linda Kirby says she reported the leak in June.

Isle of Man 'very well placed' for solar eclipse Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:13:46 GMT The island is particularly well placed to see the celestial spectacle, sitting just outside the path of totality.

Where to enjoy the partial eclipse spectacle Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:09:17 GMT Venues gear up to help people enjoy the partial eclipse safely from South West vantage spots.

'Day turned into dusk' in 1999 total solar eclipse Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:07:34 GMT Those who saw the eclipse describe the "eerie" moment birds stopped singing.

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'.

Who will be able to see the solar eclipse? Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:20:02 GMT What you need to know about the UK and Europe's best eclipse in 27 years.

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.