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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.

Stunning photos capture July's Buck Moon over the UK Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:31:53 GMT Skygazers captured brilliant photos of July's full Moon as it rose over the UK on Wednesday.

Can a heatwave cause trees to fall? Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:53:42 GMT Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why.

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.

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:53:40 GMT Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells.

How to see July's Buck Moon light up the night sky Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:49:17 GMT July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.

Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:06:45 GMT It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Drone footage shows Wisconsin tornado damage Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:03:30 GMT No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.

Tackling the 'nasty' plant that can cause blisters and scars Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:23:45 GMT A conservation group says it has made progress tackling giant hogweed infestations in County Tyrone.

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.

Vow to tackle city problem of nitrous oxide misuse Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:18:04 GMT The city agrees to crack down on the Class C drug with public education and enforcement measures.

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.

Butterflies thrive in micro-reserve garden Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:28 GMT Typical gardens would only have between five and 10 different species of butterfly.

Birth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign' Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:17:16 GMT Pine marten babies have been born on Exmoor for the first time in a century, new footage shows.

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.

Where is best to see the July Buck Moon? Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:16:43 GMT July's full moon is due on Wednesday, here's some of the best places to watch it where you live.

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.

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.

Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:51:27 GMT Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.

Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:59:01 GMT The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:04:10 GMT Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 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.