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Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:55:24 GMT

Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

Stunning photos capture July's Buck Moon over the UK

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:31:53 GMT

Skygazers captured brilliant photos of July's full Moon as it rose over the UK on Wednesday.

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?

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:53:40 GMT

Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells.

Bagpipes - the first defence against alien invaders?

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:15:52 GMT

Oxfordshire piper's tunes could soon make it to the moon under the plans of an space entrepreneur.

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 than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:37:30 GMT

The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:45:09 GMT

When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy.

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:55:24 GMT

Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

Can a heatwave cause trees to fall?

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:53:42 GMT

Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why.

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.

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.

Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:44:23 GMT

Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.

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

Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:28:46 GMT

Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.

Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:09:42 GMT

The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.

Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT

Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.

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

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:50:42 GMT

More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT

Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.

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.

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:04:09 GMT

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

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

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:50:42 GMT

More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

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.

How to see July's Buck Moon light up the night sky

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:49:17 GMT

July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:15:09 GMT

Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:51:27 GMT

Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.

'Upsetting' that camp fire likely led to rare habitat blaze

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:04:39 GMT

The area's National Trust countryside manager says nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals and amphibians will have died.

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?

Jodrell Bank cuts 'a disappointing gamble'

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:45:25 GMT

Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?

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?

Vow to tackle city problem of nitrous oxide misuse

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:18:04 GMT

The city agrees to crack down on the Class C drug with public education and enforcement measures.

More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:37:30 GMT

The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

Buck Moon lights up Devon and Cornwall skies

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:22:11 GMT

The July full moon is expected to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:15:09 GMT

Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:15:09 GMT

Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

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.

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.

Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:11:46 GMT

A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups.

Mountaineer who began fossil hunting after near-death experience discovers rare 'sea dragon'

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:17:18 GMT

Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.

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.