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Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:00 GMT A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.

UK heatwave spreads north and west as further heat health alerts issued Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:54:20 GMT This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.

How beachgoers are turning snaps into science Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:06:11 GMT Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.

Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:27:40 GMT Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:47:11 GMT Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:59:00 GMT The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.

Have you heard of Flying Ant Day? Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:26:26 GMT Sophia Herod explains how it isn't a single day, but something that happens through the summer.

A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:22:48 GMT Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.

'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:49:07 GMT Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

This 'ambitious' tree planting action plan is a first for NI Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:36:05 GMT Northern Ireland has a target of achieving 12% woodland cover by 2050.

Will this heatwave feel as hot and sticky as the last one? Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:08:23 GMT The UK's next heatwave is here, but will it feel as hot and sticky as the last one?

Super Typhoon Bavi strikes US Pacific islands with pummeling winds Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:44:54 GMT The storm lashed the Mariana Islands, hitting Rota and prompting emergency warnings on Guam.

Farmers 'vindicated' after judge's ruling on pylon firm accessing land Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:26:56 GMT Groups representing landowners claimed they were "frightened" by agents turning up on their farms.

Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:00 GMT A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.

Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:33:34 GMT Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild.

'It felt a bit James Bond': The mission to reintroduce a lost insect Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:13:15 GMT Species Recovery Trust hopes to reintroduce the New Forest cicadas not seen in UK since the 1990s.

Rare moth find in town park sparks hopes of others Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:12:46 GMT The six-belted clearwing is found by conservationists at Rough Park who hope to spot it elsewhere.

Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:59:00 GMT The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.

Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:45:20 GMT SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts.

Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:28:17 GMT A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.

Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:11:52 GMT The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.

In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the sky Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:31:23 GMT Clear night skies over Hampshire and Dorset give stunning shots of the Strawberry Moon.

Where is best to see the Strawberry Moon? Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:27:08 GMT The first full Moon of the summer will be visible tonight, reaching its peak in the early hours of Tuesday.

Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:00 GMT A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.

How beachgoers are turning snaps into science Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:06:11 GMT Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.

'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:47:11 GMT Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:59:00 GMT The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.

This 'ambitious' tree planting action plan is a first for NI Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:36:05 GMT Northern Ireland has a target of achieving 12% woodland cover by 2050.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 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?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?

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.

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

COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point? Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.