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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.

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 GMT A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:19:46 GMT The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

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.

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:53:46 GMT Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:38:44 GMT The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now? Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:38:27 GMT The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:59:31 GMT The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather? Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:42:46 GMT Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.

Where, when and how can you get involved in IOM wildlife week? Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:27:47 GMT The annual celebration of the Isle of Man's natural environment and wildlife gets under way.

Plogging the Brighton Marathon Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:24:51 GMT Plogging the Brighton Marathon

'Empower young people to be bold conservationists' Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:43:37 GMT Young people are not so risk averse, says the Springwatch presenter on a visit to Norwich.

Eco-resident calls for ban on artificial grass Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:41:27 GMT Jonathan Huggins says it will cause an ecological "catastrophe", but Lee Symonds says it's not so bad.

Former love‑triangle osprey lays fourth egg Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:44:21 GMT It is the third year in a row female Osprey CJ7 has laid a clutch of four eggs at the site in Poole.

Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:34:53 GMT Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.

Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:11:12 GMT Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".

The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving Earth Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:06:09 GMT Belfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.

How to spot the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:55:10 GMT A meteor shower first recorded almost 3,000 years ago is lighting up UK skies this week. Here is how best to watch it.

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:56:11 GMT The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:07:16 GMT India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.

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

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.

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 GMT A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:48:10 GMT Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.

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

BBC Inside Science Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT What have we learnt from Artemis II?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.

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.