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Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? Fri, 01 May 2026 23:01:44 GMT A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like? Fri, 01 May 2026 14:44:02 GMT An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:08 GMT The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:20:26 GMT Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:01:47 GMT One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

'We're living in a shed because of river pollution' Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:20:08 GMT Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.

First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:42:44 GMT Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change

Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:04:39 GMT Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:11:24 GMT School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:53:27 GMT The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:49:38 GMT The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 GMT A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:19:46 GMT The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

Nature haven 'trashed' after four-year wait for protection decision Sun, 03 May 2026 08:14:19 GMT Activists claim developers are damaging the area while NatureScot considers whether or not to designate it a protected site.

No ban on over-the-counter pet flea treatments in Jersey Sun, 03 May 2026 06:15:12 GMT It comes as the UK looks to restrict the products to vet visits.

'Mournes could take centuries to recover from wildfires' Sun, 03 May 2026 05:23:06 GMT One conservation expert says repeated fires in The Mournes are like "death by a thousand cuts".

Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot Sat, 02 May 2026 22:13:11 GMT A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.

Thousands of trees creating habitat 'powerhouses' Sat, 02 May 2026 07:26:33 GMT Friends of the Lake District say the hedgerows will create new habitats and boost biodiversity.

A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:19:12 GMT The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.

Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:23:12 GMT Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.

Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:10:42 GMT BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.

Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:34:53 GMT Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.

Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:11:12 GMT Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".

Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests Sat, 02 May 2026 10:46:54 GMT Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.

'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitudes to net zero changing? Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:46:26 GMT Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:08 GMT The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:16:41 GMT Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:01:47 GMT One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

BBC Inside Science Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT What have we learnt from Artemis II?

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.

The Interview Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.

First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:50:21 GMT Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

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.