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Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species
New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.
Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire
President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a ser...
Extreme weather in the UK is the 'new normal'
Sarah Keith-Lucas details five things you need to know about how the UK climate has changed.
New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
Canada wildfires leave train 'encased in flames' as smoke drifts towards US
The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, blazes in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and smoke heading...
Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wedn...
'I looked into the river and saw all these dead fish'
There have been 50,000 fish killed in Northern Ireland because of water pollution since 2020.
Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.
UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine...
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effective...
To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry...
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the...
Millions in Canada swelter as heatwave continues to move east
High temperatures are expected to continue for Canada, as well as for parts of the US Midwest and Northeast, into Wednes...
New monkey species a 'fascinating discovery', study lead says
A monkey found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been confirmed as a new specie.
'Complete extermination' of greys is the only way to protect red squirrels
A grey squirrel control officer says there is no other option to trapping and killing the greys after a number of cases...
New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
Two capybara pups born at Longleat
Two capybara pups have been born at Longleat in Wiltshire and are exploring their new home.
Pictures released of baby vicuna born at wildlife park
The baby vicuna - the smallest member of the camel family - is settling in well at the Highland site.
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.
Watch: New ISS crew blasts off from Kazakhstan
The Soyuz spacecraft will carry Nasa astronaut Anil Menon and cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina to the ISS for an...
Astronomers' surprise at discovery of new stars
A Warwick University team, working with US astronomers, find four, previously hidden, white dwarf stars.
Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files
The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.
China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says
It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effective...
Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.
Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer
That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave.
China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall
Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.
BBC Inside Science
Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.
BBC Inside Science
The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.