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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.

Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:11:12 GMT The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:24:19 GMT Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear

Toxic pet flea treatment chemicals found at 'damaging' levels in rivers Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:24:04 GMT Scientists have found further evidence that pet flea treatments are widespread in rivers across the UK.

Why air strikes on Tehran oil facilities are causing black rain Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:39:58 GMT Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.

Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:38:45 GMT Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:11:16 GMT Rangers in Northumberland say the beavers are doing well after they were caught and checked over.

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:04:52 GMT A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

Toxic pet flea treatment chemicals found at 'damaging' levels in rivers Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:24:04 GMT Scientists have found further evidence that pet flea treatments are widespread in rivers across the UK.

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:24:19 GMT Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear

'Extinct' butterfly found across southern England Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:27:56 GMT There has been a flurry of early sightings of the large tortoiseshell butterfly, a charity says.

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.

Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:23:36 GMT Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.

University joins UK's £17bn space sector Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:10:41 GMT The Southampton Space Institute will use expertise and facilities for education and jobs creation.

Being an Essex girl never held me back, says spacecraft engineer Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:40:35 GMT "I don't think stereotypes like that have ever bothered me," says 36-year-old Sian Cleaver.

Tim Peake leaves scouts starry-eyed at hut opening Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:23:08 GMT Peake was the first Briton to set foot on the International Space Station.

Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:11:12 GMT The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.

The climate change course for people with learning disabilities Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:48:24 GMT A training course on climate change has been specially developed for people with learning disabilities

Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:51:40 GMT Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

Targets and watchdog for nature as Senedd passes new law Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:35 GMT A new law designed to better protect nature and reverse the loss of wildlife in Wales is passed.

Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:01:53 GMT Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.

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.

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:37:11 GMT It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.

The Global Story Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.

Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:22:46 GMT Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:34:29 GMT There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.

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.

Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:14:11 GMT Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?

These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to? Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system

BBC Inside Science Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT New research on what three very hot years can tell us about climate change.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT Space warfare, space manufacturing and satellite data at Space Comm Expo

BBC Inside Science Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT Molecular biologists find tiny self-replicating molecules which may be key to life origins

BBC Inside Science Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT And how can future civilisations remember where we put it?