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Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:19:28 GMT Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:53:45 GMT More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:55:17 GMT Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.

Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mph Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:07 GMT The new record surpasses the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004 by more than double the speed.

Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:21:34 GMT The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.

What time and where might you see the solar eclipse in Scotland Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:01:46 GMT Hopes of catching the best view are fading in parts of Scotland as clouds threaten to hide the celestial event.

Rare turtle's flight from Wales to Texas Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:32:41 GMT The Kemp's ridley sea turtle was flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.

Astronomy superfan, 11, shares tips for watching solar eclipse Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:47:57 GMT Efan Dafydd's love of the cosmos continued to grow after meeting his hero, astronaut Tim Peake.

When and where in the West Country to see the solar eclipse Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:44:15 GMT The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives today. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.

Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:28:13 GMT Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.

Solar eclipse and the island of Ireland: The weather forecast and all you need to know Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:35:18 GMT Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:24:53 GMT Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).

UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:17:15 GMT Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:19:28 GMT Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

The race to save thousands of animals Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:21:07 GMT In October 1982, Paraguay and Brazil closed the gates of the Itaipu River, beginning to fill the reservoir of what would soon be the world's largest dam.

Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:21:34 GMT The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.

Rare turtle's flight from Wales to Texas Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:32:41 GMT The Kemp's ridley sea turtle was flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.

Rare piglet the size of 'a grapefruit with legs' born at zoo Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:12:19 GMT Rana's arrival is described as a "lifeline for the species", which is in rapid decline in the wild.

Millions watch 'surreal' solar eclipse in UK and Europe Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:45:52 GMT More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK, while a full eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.

Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:55:17 GMT Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.

Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:53:45 GMT More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:46:21 GMT Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.

In pictures: Sky watchers gather for solar eclipse Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:46:43 GMT People across Kent, Surrey and Sussex watch the moon obscure the sun in a rare partial eclipse.

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.