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UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:40:12 GMT

Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

The misconnected pipes polluting urban rivers

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:10:31 GMT

A misconnection happens when wastewater is incorrectly diverted into surface drains.

How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:28:27 GMT

These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:25:50 GMT

Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

A rare ancient rainforest set to come back to life

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:27:22 GMT

Ulster Wildlife takes on 100 year restoration project of ancient rainforest.

A rare ancient rainforest set to come back to life

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:27:22 GMT

Ulster Wildlife takes on 100 year restoration project of ancient rainforest.

Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says CBI

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:44:59 GMT

An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.

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.

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT

Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.

Watch: Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:02:33 GMT

The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.

The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:42:07 GMT

Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.

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.

Is it safe to swim at England's bathing sites?

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:41:17 GMT

Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe

Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:28:43 GMT

The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.

Europe's oldest science park could be redeveloped

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:16:57 GMT

Cambridge Science Park submits plans which could create 20,000 jobs and new public spaces.

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 space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:42:07 GMT

Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:23:43 GMT

Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

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

River will take decades to recover from 'vandalism'

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:10:59 GMT

An ecologist says it'll take a generation for the River Lugg in Herefordshire to recover from damage done by farmer John Price

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?

First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:52:59 GMT

The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.

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.

Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:35:26 GMT

The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.

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 temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:57:28 GMT

The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown

Sat, 23 May 2026 03:03:12 GMT

Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket, which landed in a planned fiery explosion on Friday.

Unacceptable bacteria levels around Jersey seas

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:08:52 GMT

Infrastructure and Environment bosses say they believe significant rainfall has caused poor results.

How to keep cool at your summer festivals

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:40:30 GMT

As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.

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

Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:35:26 GMT

The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.

Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT

One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet

Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown

Mon, 18 May 2026 01:11:02 GMT

The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.

First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:50:21 GMT

Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:57:28 GMT

The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

Fly counters help to spot signs of river pollution

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:54:49 GMT

Hundreds of volunteers survey Scotland's watercourses and report any issues of concern quickly.

The Interview

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:25:50 GMT

Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:17:03 GMT

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.