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South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:38:51 GMT Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:51:37 GMT SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.

All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:06 GMT A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.

Marmots facing money troubles turn to OnlyFans Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:56:38 GMT A Colorado lab researching the ground-squirrels comes up with an innovative way to raise money after funding cuts.

See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:01:33 GMT New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.

What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:19:24 GMT While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:13:04 GMT A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

Where in the West Country to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:19:55 GMT The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.

What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon? Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:13:37 GMT Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.

Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:27:43 GMT Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.

'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:00:07 GMT Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB.

Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:51:46 GMT Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.

Free diver, 21, wants to 'give back' to the ocean that has helped him Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:50:03 GMT Iesetyn Morgan regularly free dives and shares the footage of marine life on social media.

Legal warning after rise in seahorse disturbances Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:14:27 GMT Conservationists say protected seahorses are being disturbed, both intentionally and unintentionally.

All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:06 GMT A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.

Farm to become 'beacon of hope' nature reserve Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:12:27 GMT Avon Wildlife Trust says it will transform the 44-acre farm into a haven for birds, bats and newts.

Peat burning underground sparks heathland flare-up Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:02:21 GMT The small fire on Tuesday comes nearly two weeks after the heathland fire that burned for five days.

Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:13:04 GMT A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:38:51 GMT Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:51:37 GMT SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.

Test rocket launch from Shetland spaceport put on hold Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:39:03 GMT The launch company has "encountered an issue" and will not use a five-week window starting on Monday.

Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet? Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:13:02 GMT A rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater - but why haven't images been released yet?

Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet? Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:53:40 GMT The SpaceX rocket part has crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater, images from orbiting satellites should arrive in the coming hours and days.

All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:06 GMT A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.

Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:27:43 GMT Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.

Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:51:46 GMT Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:55:24 GMT Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:50:42 GMT More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?

First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:10:46 GMT The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.

Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMT Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.

Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

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.

How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:01 GMT Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:08:13 GMT As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

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.