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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:38:46 GMT

Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss

Sat, 30 May 2026 23:03:12 GMT

A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:48:24 GMT

Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

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.

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.

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.

Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:36:01 GMT

French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

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.

Rare 'Blue Moon' set to light up UK skies

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:53:26 GMT

Sophia Herod explains what is meant by the phrase "Blue Moon" - and it doesn't mean the Moon is turning blue.

How a lost road helped rewild a rare landscape

Sun, 31 May 2026 06:01:40 GMT

The Hindhead Tunnel has sparked one of the most successful rewilding projects in southern England.

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.

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

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.

'Disgusting' beach litter leaves people upset

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:33:13 GMT

Jill Boyle is urging people coming to north Norfolk to take their rubbish home and not leave it behind.

Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:02:48 GMT

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

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 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.

The Interview

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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

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.

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.

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

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.

UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:48 GMT

National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.

Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:02:48 GMT

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

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

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:16:21 GMT

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

Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad

Fri, 29 May 2026 02:59:49 GMT

Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

From Hay Festival 2026, a dive into a big year for our oceans.

UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:48 GMT

National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.

Nest belonging to 'remarkable' endangered bird found

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:01:11 GMT

A video of the curlew that has a nest and eggs was posted by the Sliabh Beagh Curlew Conservation Trust.

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:08:50 GMT

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

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.

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

'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss

Sat, 30 May 2026 23:03:12 GMT

A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

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?

Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:38:46 GMT

Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

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.

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.

Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:25:24 GMT

The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

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.

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:08:50 GMT

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

Project to bring wildlife closer to city people

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:49:17 GMT

The events will include bat nights, fungi and birdsong events and a summer solstice celebration.

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.