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White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:08 GMT Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.

Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:25 GMT New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.

Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? Fri, 01 May 2026 23:01:44 GMT A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like? Fri, 01 May 2026 14:44:02 GMT An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:08 GMT The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:20:26 GMT Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:01:47 GMT One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

'We're living in a shed because of river pollution' Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:20:08 GMT Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.

First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:42:44 GMT Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change

Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:04:39 GMT Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:11:24 GMT School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:53:27 GMT The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:49:38 GMT The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.

City's historic Assembly Rooms to be repaired Thu, 14 May 2026 07:14:28 GMT York Conservation Trust says the Grade I-listed building needs work to its roof and portico.

'Beekeeping helps me clear my mind and get better headspace' Thu, 14 May 2026 05:13:54 GMT Jenson, 17, says it helped him feel good to return to school after four years learning at home.

'Alarming-looking' caterpillar webs in park 'harmless' Wed, 13 May 2026 11:16:06 GMT Butterfly Conservation says while the effect of the webs "can look alarming", they protect against predators.

Fen Cottage granted Grade II listed status Wed, 13 May 2026 05:23:31 GMT Historic England says the cottage is "a rare record" of how people depended on their surroundings.

Watch: Presenter flies in to host air quality special Wed, 13 May 2026 05:02:07 GMT Environment correspondent Jon Cuthill paraglides into position ahead of a BBC South special.

Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:45 GMT The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.

Award for scientist who brought space to millions Sun, 10 May 2026 06:27:25 GMT James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.

Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon Fri, 08 May 2026 22:04:55 GMT The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower Mon, 04 May 2026 12:11:23 GMT How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower

A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:19:12 GMT The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.

Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museum Tue, 12 May 2026 05:22:22 GMT There are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy Sat, 09 May 2026 08:28:23 GMT Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:25 GMT New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.

Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires? Wed, 06 May 2026 05:18:27 GMT Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".

Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests Sat, 02 May 2026 10:46:54 GMT Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.

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?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet

BBC Inside Science Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.

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.