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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.

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:52:25 GMT The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

Six planets on show in celestial 'parade' Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:54:50 GMT Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.

First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:02:06 GMT Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.

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.

One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:52:32 GMT Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.

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.

Young trees planted to expand temperate rainforest Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:58:13 GMT The saplings have been planted at Dartmoor's Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve.

How are flooding and storms affecting wildlife? Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:13:27 GMT Recent rain and flooding across Devon and Cornwall is impacting wildlife and their habitats.

New fungal research to support woodland creation Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:11:29 GMT The project's aim is to understand how underground fungal networks adapt to environments.

Marine strategy must deliver action for seabirds, charity says Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:39 GMT The updated strategy should mean areas like Strangford Lough will be better protected in five years' time.

How photographer captured six planets in 'parade' Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:14:33 GMT Josh Dury, from Bristol, photographed the planetary parade in Worth Matravers.

I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:07:10 GMT I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide.

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.

How photographer captured six planets in 'parade' Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:14:33 GMT Josh Dury, from Bristol, photographed the planetary parade in Worth Matravers.

When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:43:54 GMT The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.

How you can see six planets all at once Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:41:31 GMT The best view will be on Sunday evening at sunset.

Miliband says climate impact of data centres is uncertain Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:56:57 GMT The admission comes after MPs said they were concerned about emissions from a boom in data centres.

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.

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.

Scotland's plan to install heat pumps 'too slow' - climate advisers Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:29:31 GMT Independent climate change advisors say the Scottish government needs to ramp up the rollout of heat pumps immediately.

SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:42 GMT A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.

More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches? Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:54:20 GMT Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.

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.

UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:26:41 GMT A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.

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, 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?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.

BBC Inside Science Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT What would it really take to build a city on the moon?