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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.

Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:43:10 GMT An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.

England and Wales on course for driest July on record Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:37:17 GMT Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.

Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:09:42 GMT The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.

Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:28:46 GMT Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:04:09 GMT Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

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.

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate' Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:15:09 GMT Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:44:23 GMT Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.

Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.

Mountaineer who began fossil hunting after near-death experience discovers rare 'sea dragon' Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:17:18 GMT Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.

Should you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea is Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:07:05 GMT From beach ratings to apps and flags, we take a look at how swimmers can check water quality.

Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:43:10 GMT An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.

Pine marten babies born on Exmoor for first time in 100 years Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:04:09 GMT Nine females and 10 males were introduced to the area by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project last year.

Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:11:46 GMT A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups.

'Upsetting' that camp fire likely led to rare habitat blaze Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:04:39 GMT The area's National Trust countryside manager says nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals and amphibians will have died.

Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:09:42 GMT The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.

Bagpipes - the first defence against alien invaders? Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:15:52 GMT Oxfordshire piper's tunes could soon make it to the moon under the plans of an space entrepreneur.

Jodrell Bank cuts 'a disappointing gamble' Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:45:25 GMT Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".

Buck Moon lights up Devon and Cornwall skies Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:22:11 GMT The July full moon is expected to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday.

What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do? Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:45:09 GMT When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy.

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.

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate' Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:15:09 GMT Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:37:30 GMT The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

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?

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.

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.