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Urban wildfire risk rising due to hot dry summers, scientists warn Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:04:14 GMT Rising temperatures are increasing the chances of multiple wildfires at the same time, researchers say.

Night skies glitter with Perseid meteor shower Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:55:07 GMT The astronomical event was captured on camera at North York Moors National Park on 13 August.

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:05:03 GMT Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.

Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:45:39 GMT Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.

British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:05:51 GMT His brother tells BBC News that he had lost hope he would ever be found.

Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:36:06 GMT The UK's seas have had their warmest first seven months of the year on average since records began.

Perseid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:02:32 GMT The Perseids are considered the best meteor shower of the year

Southern European butterfly spotted in UK for first time Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:06:28 GMT Experts have tracked the Southern Small White's expansion northwards through Europe over decades.

New checks to stop waste tyres being sent to furnaces Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:04:49 GMT Campaigners warn the move will not close all the recycling loopholes being exploited by criminals.

Mission begins to save snails threatened by own beauty Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:46:34 GMT Researchers in Cuba and the UK are working together to reveal the biological secrets of the beautiful but endangered Polymita snail.

Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:05:37 GMT The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.

'Communities' of strange, extreme life seen for first time in deep ocean Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:02:31 GMT A Chinese-led research team captures pictures of life at depths of more than 9km in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

Why did Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage? Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:09:03 GMT The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.

Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:12:14 GMT Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.

Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:18:22 GMT BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming Fri, 04 Jul 2025 23:10:52 GMT Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.

Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:01:49 GMT A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:31:51 GMT It says drought has compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide.

Will there be a drought where I live? Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:27:56 GMT We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.

Work begins to create artificial human DNA from scratch Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:09:45 GMT Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.

India sends its first astronaut into space in 41 years Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:38:38 GMT Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become only the second Indian to travel to space.

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:35:11 GMT The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.

Plastic bag bans and fees curb US shoreline litter, study suggests Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:01:05 GMT Shoreline litter data research shows policies caused a relative decrease in the percentage of plastic bags.

Killer whales make kelp tools to 'massage' each other Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:02:28 GMT Orcas have been filmed using kelp as a tool to massage each other

Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:23:43 GMT Thousands of fragments of plaster are pieced together to reveal frescos from a Roman London villa.

Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, leading scientists warn Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:04:28 GMT The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:01:11 GMT The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.

Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:31:57 GMT Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.

Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:36:24 GMT The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.

Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere Sat, 10 May 2025 15:32:19 GMT The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.

The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:11:47 GMT Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?

Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:14:48 GMT Dolphins circled their capsule after it landed off the coast of Florida.

Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:59:32 GMT Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:07:12 GMT Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.

SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:27:56 GMT Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.

Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:12:27 GMT Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.

Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts? Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:46:51 GMT Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost

New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:00:05 GMT The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.

Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:36:06 GMT The UK's seas have had their warmest first seven months of the year on average since records began.

Evacuations in Alaska after glacial melt raises fears of record flooding Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:32:13 GMT Meltwater is escaping from a basin that is dammed by a glacier - prompting fears of a deluge in state capital Juneau.

Countries gather to thrash out deal on 'plastic crisis' Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:03:43 GMT The world's nations are hoping to sign the first global plastic treaty to limit plastic pollution.

New Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation, UN expert warns Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:36:53 GMT A new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.

US to scrap landmark finding that sets limit on carbon emissions Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:42:33 GMT Experts warn the move will severely curb the federal government's ability to combat climate change.

Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:33:18 GMT The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.

Government raises maximum price for wind energy Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:34:00 GMT The government increases the maximum price it will guarantee wind farm developers for electricity.

Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie' Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:35:42 GMT A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded.

Kew Gardens' Palm House will close for five years for major makeover Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:01:44 GMT The 175-year-old glass house will begin a £50m renovation in 2027.

What are the risks of bombing Iran's nuclear sites? Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:49:16 GMT Destroying Iran's stores of enriched uranium would bring danger for people nearby but not trigger another Chernobyl.

Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:23:43 GMT Thousands of fragments of plaster are pieced together to reveal frescos from a Roman London villa.

Ship footage captures sound of Titan sub imploding Thu, 22 May 2025 21:58:22 GMT Support ship video shows the wife of Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush hearing the sound of the implosion.

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it? Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:06:56 GMT Switzerland spends almost $500m a year on protective structures. Is it worth it - or, as some suggest, should people move away from the mountain villages at risk?

Why plane turbulence is becoming more frequent - and more severe Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:00:12 GMT Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owls

The fate of the Sycamore Gap tree has shed light on a deeper concern Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:04:28 GMT The felling has prompted calls for stricter legal protections for other trees and drawn attention to wider issues

This burger was made from cow cells in a lab. Should it really be served in restaurants? Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:02:55 GMT Lab-grown beef, chicken and even quail are served in restaurants in some countries around the world - and now some cultivated meats could soon be sold in the UK too

Planes are having their GPS hacked. Could new clocks keep them safe? Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:39:34 GMT How a new atomic clock might be the way to tackle attacks on plane GPS systems

BBC Inside Science Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT Cuts of $500 million to vaccines research have been announced by the US government.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT The 8.8 magnitude quake sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the US west coast.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT The latest science of how animals communicate, with a live audience at the Hay Festival.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT Science that makes living in our homes safer and cooler in a changing climate.