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EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:34:04 GMT Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:51:47 GMT Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change.

Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:59:21 GMT The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks.

UK heatwave hits two-week mark Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:18:17 GMT It is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days.

At least two dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:56:26 GMT The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.

First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:58:37 GMT Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

Longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:58:03 GMT All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 14 days.

Too hot to fly: the airports at risk from climate change Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:31:17 GMT Simon King looks at the threats posed to airline operations by hotter weather and rising sea levels.

Watch: Flood waters surge in Texas after huge rainstorms Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:45:55 GMT The deluge prompted evacuations and water rescues in the same region where 25 children and two counsellors at Camp Mystic died in flooding in 2025.

When will it rain again in the UK? Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:13:27 GMT July has been very dry so when will it rain again in the UK?

What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:08:40 GMT Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.

Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:50:05 GMT New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.

Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:44:26 GMT President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.

'Cheeky' pigs restore heathland on island reserve Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:51:23 GMT The Mangalitsa-cross pigs on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour will eventually grow to about 180kg.

River work to help critically endangered eels Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:53:34 GMT West Cumbria Rivers Trust says eel numbers have fallen by 90% in the last 30 years.

Curlew chicks released to boost species numbers Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:06:18 GMT Curlew Country is hoping to improve the birds' chances by making sure they get the best start.

Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:16:34 GMT The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.

Nature reserve declared to coincide with King's visit Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:50:46 GMT A stretch of sand dunes will receive the highest statutory protections as a national nature reserve.

First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:58:37 GMT Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:57 GMT Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

Watch: New ISS crew blasts off from Kazakhstan Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:50:33 GMT The Soyuz spacecraft will carry Nasa astronaut Anil Menon and cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina to the ISS for an eight-month mission.

Astronomers' surprise at discovery of new stars Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:38 GMT A Warwick University team, working with US astronomers, find four, previously hidden, white dwarf stars.

Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:28:17 GMT The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:34:04 GMT Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:51:47 GMT Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change.

What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:08:40 GMT Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.

Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:11:32 GMT The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.

Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected? Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:08:23 GMT More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

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.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT Is it time to start considering solar geoengineering to help us combat extreme heat?

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.

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.

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