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'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:20:08 GMT

Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.


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.


Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:44:02 GMT

An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.


The Interview

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.


Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:25 GMT

New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.


UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:01:47 GMT

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye


Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:25 GMT

New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.


Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:53:27 GMT

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.


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.


How air pollution is being monitored

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:19 GMT

The main source of pollution is local emissions, created by things like traffic and manufacturing.


Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:45 GMT

Prime Minister Mark Carney met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.


Award for scientist who brought space to millions

Sun, 10 May 2026 06:27:25 GMT

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 released by the Pentagon

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:04:55 GMT

The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.


Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:49:38 GMT

The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.


Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT

The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny


How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:11:23 GMT

How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower


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.


Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:46:54 GMT

Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.


Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museum

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:22:22 GMT

There are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.


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


How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:28:23 GMT

Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.


Watch: Presenter flies in to host air quality special

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:02:07 GMT

Environment correspondent Jon Cuthill paraglides into position ahead of a BBC South special.


White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:08 GMT

Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.


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, 07 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet


Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:01:44 GMT

A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.


First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:42:44 GMT

Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change


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.


Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:18:27 GMT

Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".


Fen Cottage granted Grade II listed status

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:23:31 GMT

Historic England says the cottage is "a rare record" of how people depended on their surroundings.


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.


£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:20:26 GMT

Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.


'Alarming-looking' caterpillar webs in park 'harmless'

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:16:06 GMT

Butterfly Conservation says while the effect of the webs "can look alarming", they protect against predators.


Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:04:39 GMT

Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.


From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.


A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:19:12 GMT

The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.


Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:08 GMT

The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.


Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:11:24 GMT

School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?


Walkers urged not to trample fragile bluebells

Sun, 10 May 2026 06:30:42 GMT

The Woodland Trust urges people to "stick to the path" when visiting and photographing bluebell woods.