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Can you be fined for using a hosepipe? Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:39:11 GMT Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.

Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected? Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:01:05 GMT More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:51 GMT Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.

When can you see the Perseid meteor shower? Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:06:15 GMT The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.

Secret court documents reveal potential scale of illegal sewage spilling Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:47:27 GMT The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:22:53 GMT Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

Fate of massive 20m-high space radar in ministers' hands Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:04:20 GMT The MoD wants to put 27 giant radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, which campaigners have strongly opposed.

UK's largest onshore wind farm to be rebuilt with fewer, larger turbines Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:28:47 GMT Whitelee Windfarm has been producing electricity for about 20 years on a stretch of moorland near Eaglesham but is reaching the end of its life.

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:48:38 GMT Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:23:44 GMT Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment' Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:26:19 GMT The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:57:29 GMT The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

Illegal waste investigation sees £275k forfeited Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:36:59 GMT The investigation spans Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, police say.

Islanders asked to 'track' not 'trample' Asian hornets Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:31:32 GMT More than 200 Asian hornet queens have been caught and nine nests destroyed so far this year.

Butterfly city blooms in shadow of office blocks Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:03:22 GMT A patch of land in Hull city centre has been allowed to grow wild to create a haven for insects.

Secret court documents reveal potential scale of illegal sewage spilling Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:47:27 GMT The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.

When can you see the Perseid meteor shower? Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:06:15 GMT The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.

Fate of massive 20m-high space radar in ministers' hands Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:04:20 GMT The MoD wants to put 27 giant radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, which campaigners have strongly opposed.

Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': Rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions takes off Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:05:19 GMT India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.

First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:58:37 GMT Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:57 GMT Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected? Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:01:05 GMT More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:51 GMT Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:22:53 GMT Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:23:44 GMT Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment' Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:26:19 GMT The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.