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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

'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's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:03:19 GMT

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

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.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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

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

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.

'We might look at the far side of the moon, and then change our socks'

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:19:46 GMT

In a series of interviews, the Artemis II astronauts discussed their life in space.

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.

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.

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.

Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:03:19 GMT

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

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.

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.

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.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

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.

'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.

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.

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?

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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

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.

Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:35:24 GMT

The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:04:03 GMT

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

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.

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?