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Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,0...
How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.
Europe's oldest science park could be redeveloped
Cambridge Science Park submits plans which could create 20,000 jobs and new public spaces.
Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown
The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.
Is it safe to swim at England's bathing sites?
Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to conc...
'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites
White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings
Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but...
Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister says
The regulations were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers across Wales.
Tropical house with thousands of butterflies opens
The new Sussex Butterfly Gardens will be home to thousands of butterflies for people to visit.
Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing site
River Action says water quality depends on discharges upstream and says check before swimming.
PM promises action on chemicals 43k times standard
The prime minister says he will look into forever chemical contamination near a former RAF base.
Lake study shows ways to 'cancel' climate impact
The Environment Agency says new research will help it inform future action at Windermere.
Musk could become world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk's SpaceX has revealed its plans to go public in the US, allowing people to trade shares in the firm on the sto...
US firm set to buy satellite station in £37m deal
A Texas-based company wants to expand its deep space communitcations network.
Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth
The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.
Award for scientist who brought space to millions
James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.
Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents release...
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.
Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister says
The regulations were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers across Wales.
Rare species found in Scotland's declining rainforest
A citizen science project is aiming to document species on the Cowal Peninsula for the first time in 50 years.
How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
'Disease-carrying mosquitoes and heat deaths if temperatures soar'
Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body.
BBC Inside Science
El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.
BBC Inside Science
What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?