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Next El Niño could be strongest in decades
Next El Niño could be strongest in decades

A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting tempera...

1 day ago • BBC News
'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss

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

3 days ago • BBC News
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans

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

5 days ago • BBC News
Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted
Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted

Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.

5 days ago • BBC News
Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

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

5 days ago • BBC News
UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain

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

6 days ago • BBC News
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

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

1 week ago • BBC News
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

1 week ago • BBC News
Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB
Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says R...

The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.

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The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts

Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.

1 week ago • BBC News
How to keep cool at your summer festivals
How to keep cool at your summer festivals

As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.

1 week ago • BBC News
Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
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...

1 week ago • BBC News
How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
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.

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Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'
Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'

The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant.

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What next for Upton Heath after charity buys land?
What next for Upton Heath after charity buys land?

Dorset Wildlife Trust starts restoring 110 acres of heath it bought after a fundraising campaign.

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Kids collect five bags of litter left on riverbank
Kids collect five bags of litter left on riverbank

A farmer says he is having to remove litter from his fields on a daily basis.

1 day ago • BBC News
Water voles brought back to river after 20 years
Water voles brought back to river after 20 years

About 300 water voles are released in Farnham as part of a bid to restore the species to the river.

1 day ago • BBC News
Wildlife Park welcomes mischievous bush dogs
Wildlife Park welcomes mischievous bush dogs

Four bush dogs are the newest mischievous residents at Lake District Wildlife Park.

2 days ago • BBC News
Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space
Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in spa...

John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.

1 day ago • BBC News
Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts
Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts

According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.

1 day ago • BBC News
Night sky events to watch out for this summer
Night sky events to watch out for this summer

The Milky Way, the Summer triangle, eclipses and a meteor shower can all be seen over the next few months.

2 days ago • BBC News
Rare 'Blue Moon' set to light up UK skies
Rare 'Blue Moon' set to light up UK skies

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

4 days ago • BBC News
What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?

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

5 days ago • BBC News
Next El Niño could be strongest in decades
Next El Niño could be strongest in decades

A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting tempera...

1 day ago • BBC News
'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C:  A day in the hottest place in India
'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in Ind...

What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

1 day ago • BBC News
Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted
Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted

Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.

5 days ago • BBC News
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave

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

5 days ago • BBC News
Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia

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

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BBC Inside Science
BBC Inside Science

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

5 days ago • BBC News
BBC Inside Science
BBC Inside Science

El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.

1 week ago • BBC News