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'Tropical jungle' of wallabies, porcupines and parrots must move after neighbours complain

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:01:57 GMT

James Wale moved to the site two years ago and keeps animals including wallabies and rare birds.


Hurricane Isaias strengthens to a major category three storm

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:54:28 GMT

El Niño has led to a quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is set to make landfall later on Friday into Saturday across the US Gulf Coast.


£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:23 GMT

Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.


Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:56 GMT

Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?


Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:33 GMT

The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.


BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:39:32 GMT

BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.


More than 800,000 hours of sewage spills in Wales last year, report claims

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:05:35 GMT

It is equivalent to a sewage discharge happening every five minutes, according to campaigners.


Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:31:22 GMT

The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.


The bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the Year

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:32:34 GMT

It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.


UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:04 GMT

The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.


Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:40 GMT

Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.


World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:35 GMT

Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.


Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:51:52 GMT

The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.


Data centre raises noise and wildlife impact fears

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:30:42 GMT

The data centre, which will have 72 chiller units on its roof, will generate 150 jobs, planners hear.


£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:23 GMT

Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.


More than 800,000 hours of sewage spills in Wales last year, report claims

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:05:35 GMT

It is equivalent to a sewage discharge happening every five minutes, according to campaigners.


More controls possible as reservoir level drops

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:52:02 GMT

More water usage restrictions may be introduced as Wimbleball reservoir drops to just 18% full.


The bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the Year

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:32:34 GMT

It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.


Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:42:37 GMT

Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.


Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:08:03 GMT

Barack Obama awarded the Apollo 11 software engineer with the America's highest civilian honour in 2016.


How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:39:30 GMT

Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.


Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:40 GMT

Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.


Plaque honours Mars mission scientist

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:36:43 GMT

The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.


World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:35 GMT

Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.


Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:32 GMT

Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?


Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:08:23 GMT

Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.


Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:42:48 GMT

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.


The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:12:48 GMT

Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI?


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

How do we measure time accurately and why is the rotation of the Earth causing problems?


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion?


How to move 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:53:30 GMT

The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.


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.


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