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New dinosaur species as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:23:45 GMT

The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.


Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:59:23 GMT

The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.


Helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:14:46 GMT

For more than 30 years, Paul Dunn has been working to revive the fortunes of the high brown fritillary.


How can you help wildlife during hot weather?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:54 GMT

Sophia Herod has some tips for helping animals that might visit your garden or neighbourhood.


Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:28:17 GMT

The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.


East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:53:11 GMT

Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.


Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:40:19 GMT

See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.


Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:30:31 GMT

Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month


UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:38:19 GMT

On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.


How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:07:01 GMT

The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.


Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:51 GMT

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.


Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:00 GMT

A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.


UK heatwave spreads north and west as further heat health alerts issued

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:54:20 GMT

This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.


New research into basking sharks around island

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:37:06 GMT

The Manx Shark Foundation hopes to learn more about basking sharks often spotted around the island.


British Hewing Championships

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:11:59 GMT

Hewing is the ancient art of cutting logs into beams or planks for timber frames.


How a 40-year project helped save little terns

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:24:37 GMT

The marine bird is threatened by high tides and beachgoers, but volunteers give a helping hand.


Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:00 GMT

A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.


Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:33:34 GMT

Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild.


Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:28:17 GMT

The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.


China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:44:21 GMT

It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.


Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:45:20 GMT

SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts.


Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:28:17 GMT

A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.


Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:11:52 GMT

The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.


East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:53:11 GMT

Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.


How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:07:01 GMT

The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.


Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:51 GMT

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.


Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:00 GMT

A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.


How beachgoers are turning snaps into science

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:06:11 GMT

Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.


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?


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.