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England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:49:42 GMT England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.

Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:45:49 GMT North America will bake in extreme temperatures amid celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday.

Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:15:15 GMT Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.

Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern United States Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:42:00 GMT A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.

Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:20:44 GMT People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.

Full Strawberry Moon captured over the UK in stunning photos Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:33:21 GMT Skygazers captured stunning photos of the first full Moon of summer shining bright above the UK

'Complete mess' as drinks could rise by 50p under new bottle return plan, experts say Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:11:42 GMT Shoppers could face higher drink prices and reduced choice under a new recycling scheme, industry leaders say.

Aerial video shows extent of deadly flash flooding in Kentucky Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:18:11 GMT At least four people are dead, with 60 water rescues and evacuations carried out across the state.

Keep an eye out for tonight's Strawberry Moon Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:51:13 GMT The Strawberry Moon is set to rise in UK skies tonight, marking the first full Moon of the summer season. It will reach its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposals Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:04 GMT The latest draft Nutrients Action Policy caused controversy when it was initially launched last year.

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.

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:37:07 GMT WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:33:50 GMT A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.

Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:39:58 GMT Islanders urged to use water "wisely" after demand soared in heatwave.

How west London beavers are tackling flooding Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:19:30 GMT New beavers in west London have prevented flooding to Greenford station three years in a row.

Three beaver kits born in Wyre Forest enclosure Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:56:08 GMT New beaver kits are captured on camera after a family of six beavers were first released in 2024.

Tears and celebrations as river 'wiggle' restored Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:29:34 GMT The meander in the River Kemp has been restored in a project led by Severn Rivers Trust.

Researchers find millions more insect species Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:35:14 GMT Scientists estimate at least between 14 and 30 million insect species, not just six million.

In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the sky Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:31:23 GMT Clear night skies over Hampshire and Dorset give stunning shots of the Strawberry Moon.

Where is best to see the Strawberry Moon? Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:27:08 GMT The first full Moon of the summer will be visible tonight, reaching its peak in the early hours of Tuesday.

Keep an eye out for tonight's Strawberry Moon Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:51:13 GMT The Strawberry Moon is set to rise in UK skies tonight, marking the first full Moon of the summer season. It will reach its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school? Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:24:31 GMT How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Space industry giants visit fabrics factory Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:49:48 GMT Delegates from Nasa and Space X were among those visiting the firm that makes specialist fabrics.

Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:15:15 GMT Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:37:07 GMT WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:51:17 GMT Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.

Future generations being failed if more trees not planted, experts say Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:07:57 GMT Statistics show the number of trees being planted is increasing, but conservationists say it is not meeting targets.

Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:32:02 GMT The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT Is it time to start considering solar geoengineering to help us combat extreme heat?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia.

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

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.

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.