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Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:35:47 GMT Tropical storm warnings remain for some of the state's islands, as the storm is due to progress west.

More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:27:01 GMT Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:25:59 GMT Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.

Muir resignation demand is 'not personal' says UFU Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:06:39 GMT The Ulster Farmers' Union rejects a claim that it is trying to dictate policy after a cattle cull.

About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:20:51 GMT The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.

Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:01:51 GMT Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.

'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - Muir Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:07:57 GMT The Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.

Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:13:27 GMT Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?

Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:46:27 GMT The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.

Temperatures soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:53:37 GMT Heat is spiking again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records falling.

Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:40:24 GMT Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.

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.

Heat and farming changes stop sea lettuce growth Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:14:16 GMT St Aubin's Bay enjoys a summer without the green sea lettuce that has previously caused problems.

Preservation order protects 300-year-old oak Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:40:55 GMT Six tree preservation orders are issued to protect important trees across a borough in Devon.

Measures in place to protect historic oak tree Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:18:55 GMT The tree is thought to date back to the time of Sir Isaac Newton, who lived nearby.

'I have never seen the pond so low in 17 years' Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:01:06 GMT James Herd, who works for Surrey Wildlife Trust, says everyone needs to prepare for extreme weather.

The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:04:29 GMT Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.

Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:32:34 GMT The plan to reduce light pollution could be put out for public consultation at a later date.

Solar eclipse inspires talk of Pac-man and Shinto myths Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:08:29 GMT Thousands turned out to watch the solar eclipse in the South West; here's what they made of it.

Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:13:27 GMT Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?

You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:15:44 GMT Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.

Crowds reflect on watching 'incredible' eclipse Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:59:56 GMT People headed to beaches, parks and hills in their droves to catch the rare event.

More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:27:01 GMT Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:25:59 GMT Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.

Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:46:27 GMT The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.

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.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.

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?

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.