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Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:44:31 GMT

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:01:43 GMT

The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.

Artemis II leaves Earth orbit on track for far side of the Moon

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:12:28 GMT

The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:37:11 GMT

It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:00:39 GMT

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

Jersey scraps phase-out of petrol and diesel cars

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:35:09 GMT

Environment Minister Steve Luce says the plan did not have public backing.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The UK government announces a £2billion investment in quantum computing.

Artemis II crew share first words from space

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:46:57 GMT

The team completes a critical engine burn that will propel the spacecraft to the far side of the Moon.

The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:47 GMT

For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.

First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:50:21 GMT

Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.

Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:49 GMT

A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.

Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:14:11 GMT

Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?

Plan to bring more beavers back takes step forward

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:31:59 GMT

Forestry England wants to hear from local landowners to identify 20 potential release sites.

UK's largest opencast mine restoration decision to be taken by Welsh government

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:29:01 GMT

Merthyr South Wales Ltd sparked anger after submitting a new - and cheaper - restoration plan.

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.

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT

Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.

Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farms

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:07:23 GMT

Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.

'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:07:48 GMT

The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.

England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:13:19 GMT

Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:47:15 GMT

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:22:46 GMT

Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:04:57 GMT

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.

'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:51:48 GMT

Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.

Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:44:31 GMT

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:02:15 GMT

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?

Pop-up planetarium brings cosmos to city

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:03:43 GMT

People can learn about the night sky in a new attraction at Hull's Queen Victoria Square.

The Global Story

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.

COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT

The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.

Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:10 GMT

The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology.

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 seconds

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:06:18 GMT

The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

Students learn more about nature in new programme

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:34:10 GMT

Children from Le Rocquier are working with GROW Jersey to see how they can protect the environment.

Litter Wombles launch second recycling machine

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:37:26 GMT

Bottles and cans are exchanged for a printed ticket that can be swapped for rewards.

BBC Inside Science

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:48:00 GMT

Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes

Artemis II leaves Earth orbit on track for far side of the Moon

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:12:28 GMT

The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:37:53 GMT

Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.

'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:51:48 GMT

Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.