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Dozens of US and Canadian citizens missing after flash flooding in Nepal Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:25:30 GMT They are among hundreds of people still unaccounted for, with authorities for both countries saying they are closely monitoring the situation.

Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:46 GMT A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.

How to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:54:46 GMT How to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse

Off-roaders caught damaging protected site after posting videos to TikTok Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:42:13 GMT Three men were convicted for their part in driving in a convoy from Liverpool to Berwyn SSSI.

Yellow warnings remain in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:28:03 GMT Yellow warnings updated as torrential downpours affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks.

'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:43:05 GMT Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.

Fires still burn in charred landscape as focus turns to wildfire prevention Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:25:20 GMT The RSPB is considering measures it can take to improve resilience in the wake of a five-week long fire in the Cairngorms.

Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary are 'tip of the iceberg' Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:14:36 GMT One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.

A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:41:13 GMT The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.

Relief may be near for Indiana city after days without power Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:33:34 GMT After nearly two-weeks without power, Gary, Indiana residents and officials call for accountability, infrastructure improvements, and customer relief measures.

Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:52:17 GMT The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.

Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:27:24 GMT There will be a partial lunar eclipse in the UK on 28 August, and may cause the Moon appear reddish in colour.

More downpours and thunderstorms are heading the UK's way Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:38:21 GMT More downpours and thunderstorms are heading the UK's way

Island could protect 30% of waters in marine plan Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:52 GMT The proposal would give added protection to about 50 sq miles (128.8 sq km) of sea around Sark.

Off-roaders caught damaging protected site after posting videos to TikTok Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:42:13 GMT Three men were convicted for their part in driving in a convoy from Liverpool to Berwyn SSSI.

Things are getting worse, says litter picker Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:17:06 GMT An anti-litter campaigner visits all 39 BBC local radio stations with her message.

RSPB reports record-breaking chough numbers Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:32:22 GMT RSPB England says 161 Choughs have been counted - 32 more than the 129 recorded last year.

'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:43:05 GMT Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.

How to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:54:46 GMT How to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse

'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:01:57 GMT A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.

Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:32:34 GMT The plan to reduce light pollution could be put out for public consultation at a later date.

Solar eclipse inspires talk of Pac-man and Shinto myths Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:08:29 GMT Thousands turned out to watch the solar eclipse in the South West; here's what they made of it.

Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:13:27 GMT Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?

Fires still burn in charred landscape as focus turns to wildfire prevention Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:25:20 GMT The RSPB is considering measures it can take to improve resilience in the wake of a five-week long fire in the Cairngorms.

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:27:28 GMT The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:31:48 GMT The Montagu Harrier successfully nested for the second year running in the same secret location.

France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:39:33 GMT A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:31:09 GMT The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT Has a personalised cancer vaccine become reality?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?

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.