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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:18:49 GMT

Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

'I have never seen the pond so low in 17 years'

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:01:06 GMT

James Herd, who works for Surrey Wildlife Trust, says everyone needs to prepare for extreme weather.

'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - Muir

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:07:57 GMT

The Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.

Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:46:27 GMT

The Cernavoda plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:19:28 GMT

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:25:59 GMT

Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.

Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:46:27 GMT

The Cernavoda plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.

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.

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.

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.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.

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.

Heat and farming changes stop sea lettuce growth

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:14:16 GMT

St Aubin's Bay enjoys a summer without the green sea lettuce that has previously caused problems.

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:24:46 GMT

Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

Temperatures soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:53:37 GMT

Heat is spiking again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records falling.

The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:04:29 GMT

Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.

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?

Preservation order protects 300-year-old oak

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:40:55 GMT

Six tree preservation orders are issued to protect important trees across a borough in Devon.

Crowds reflect on watching 'incredible' eclipse

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:59:56 GMT

People headed to beaches, parks and hills in their droves to catch the rare event.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?

Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:53:45 GMT

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

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.

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.

Measures in place to protect historic oak tree

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:18:55 GMT

The tree is thought to date back to the time of Sir Isaac Newton, who lived nearby.

Muir resignation demand is 'not personal' says UFU

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:06:39 GMT

The Ulster Farmers' Union rejects a claim that it is trying to dictate policy after a cattle cull.

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?

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

More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:27:01 GMT

Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:01:51 GMT

Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.

Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:25:59 GMT

Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.

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.

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?

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

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.

More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:27:01 GMT

Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels?

Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:40:24 GMT

Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.

You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:15:44 GMT

Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.

About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:20:51 GMT

The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.

Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:35:47 GMT

Tropical storm warnings remain for some of the state's islands, as the storm is due to progress west.

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?