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Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:35:55 GMT Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:11:15 GMT Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:17:47 GMT An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.

Next El Niño could be strongest in decades Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:54 GMT A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.

'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss Sat, 30 May 2026 23:03:12 GMT A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans Fri, 29 May 2026 10:38:46 GMT Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted Fri, 29 May 2026 05:16:12 GMT Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.

Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida Fri, 29 May 2026 03:02:48 GMT A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:48 GMT National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed Wed, 27 May 2026 14:08:50 GMT The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base Tue, 26 May 2026 20:25:50 GMT Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB Mon, 25 May 2026 23:35:26 GMT The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.

The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts Fri, 22 May 2026 23:42:07 GMT Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.

Henry Moore works to be unveiled at botanic garden Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:22:21 GMT The botanic garden says the pieces aim to encourage visitors to reflect on nature and humanity.

'It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:15:48 GMT The four chicks, which hatched from the eggs, are being cared for until they are old and strong enough to be released.

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:11:15 GMT Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

'Finding dumped animal carcasses in rivers is shameful' says litter picker Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:26 GMT Figures show there were almost 150 animal dumping incidents in Northern Ireland since 2020.

Kushner-backed luxury resort plan sparks protests in Albania Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:33:21 GMT Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:35:55 GMT Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:36:30 GMT The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.

Jupiter and Venus to share 'cosmic kiss' Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:42:59 GMT Elizabeth Rizzini looks at the prospects for seeing a spectacular planetary conjunction.

Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:16:51 GMT John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.

Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:56:37 GMT According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:11:15 GMT Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:17:47 GMT An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.

Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:28:31 GMT High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

Next El Niño could be strongest in decades Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:54 GMT A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.

'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:31:42 GMT What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 28 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT From Hay Festival 2026, a dive into a big year for our oceans.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?

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.