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Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:54:14 GMT Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.

Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:54:53 GMT The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

Spain battles climate change on several fronts Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:11:48 GMT A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats' Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:15 GMT The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

Typhoon Dujuan tracking close to Tokyo triggers rare evacuation alert Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:05:29 GMT More than 1.9 million people are under evacuation orders as Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan.

Which emergency foods should you stock up on? Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:22:09 GMT The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.

Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:01:56 GMT The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.

When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:03:40 GMT A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.

Michael Sheen's 'constructive' meeting with first minister over toxic dumping claims Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:01:08 GMT Michael Sheen said his meeting with the first minister was "early days but that's really encouraging".

See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:41:14 GMT The winning video features tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease.

New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:15:55 GMT A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

Repeat offender fined for searching for gold in protected river Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:14:40 GMT Brian Wright, 68, from Henley-upon-Thames, was caught gold panning on a protected river in north Wales.

Nepal to use new flood study to claim millions from UN climate disaster fund Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:31:35 GMT A new study says climate change was a likely factor in the massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border last month.

Divers spend six hours clearing river of waste Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:37:20 GMT Divers from the Northampton Scuba School team up with other local organisations for a clean-up.

New £1m grant to help groups protect green spaces Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:55:28 GMT The cash can be used by local communities to protect threatened green spaces and wildlife sites.

'You never quite know what you're going to pull out' Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:38:44 GMT The group is marking a decade of fishing everything from an inflatable doll to a Nintendo out of the harbour.

When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds? Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:13:36 GMT A pair of grey squirrels was reportedly brought to the United Kingdom by a Cheshire banker in 1876.

Nature reserve to double in size, thanks to gift Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:37:07 GMT Staffordshire Wildlife Trust acquires an area of wet woodland, marsh and pastureland due to the will.

Nebula image wins Royal Observatory competition Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:12:36 GMT Ali Alobaidly is named Astronomy Photographer of the Year for his image of the Shark Nebula.

Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:35:02 GMT The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.

Why weapons used in space could impact us all Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:21:38 GMT The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.

What weapon could the US have put into space? Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:23:14 GMT The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

Meteor showers and supermoons: Autumn's night sky highlights Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:42:29 GMT Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss

Spain battles climate change on several fronts Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:11:48 GMT A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

Nepal to use new flood study to claim millions from UN climate disaster fund Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:31:35 GMT A new study says climate change was a likely factor in the massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border last month.

Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:05:51 GMT The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:45:12 GMT The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.

The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk' Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:07:22 GMT A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July’s Hugging Face hack.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers may have discovered the signature of a bit of dark matter.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT The datacentres are coming, potentially in the hundreds.

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 cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:52 GMT A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.

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