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BBC Inside Science

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Molecular biologists find tiny self-replicating molecules which may be key to life origins


Bill to permanently ban fracking approved by NI Executive

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:31:47 GMT

The move brings Northern Ireland into line with policy elsewhere in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland.


Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:51:40 GMT

Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.


New fungal research to support woodland creation

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:11:29 GMT

The project's aim is to understand how underground fungal networks adapt to environments.


Six planets on show in celestial 'parade'

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:54:50 GMT

Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.


Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:01:53 GMT

Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT

And how can future civilisations remember where we put it?


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.


Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:51:40 GMT

Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.


SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:42 GMT

A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.


UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:26:41 GMT

A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.


One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:52:32 GMT

Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.


First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:02:06 GMT

Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.


Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:34:29 GMT

There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.


How photographer captured six planets in 'parade'

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:14:33 GMT

Josh Dury, from Bristol, photographed the planetary parade in Worth Matravers.


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?


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.


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.


BBC Inside Science

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT

What would it really take to build a city on the moon?


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.


How photographer captured six planets in 'parade'

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:14:33 GMT

Josh Dury, from Bristol, photographed the planetary parade in Worth Matravers.


How you can see six planets all at once

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:41:31 GMT

The best view will be on Sunday evening at sunset.


Miliband says climate impact of data centres is uncertain

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:56:57 GMT

The admission comes after MPs said they were concerned about emissions from a boom in data centres.


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.


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.


Marine strategy must deliver action for seabirds, charity says

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:39 GMT

The updated strategy should mean areas like Strangford Lough will be better protected in five years' time.


Sewage spills threatening salmon survival, says MP

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:11:32 GMT

Winchester's MP highlights sewage spills potentially affecting the endangered Atlantic salmon.


BBC Inside Science

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.


Six planets on show in celestial 'parade'

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:54:50 GMT

Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.


Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:52:25 GMT

The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.


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.


More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:54:20 GMT

Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.


Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:01:53 GMT

Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.


When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:43:54 GMT

The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.


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


Scotland's plan to install heat pumps 'too slow' - climate advisers

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:29:31 GMT

Independent climate change advisors say the Scottish government needs to ramp up the rollout of heat pumps immediately.


These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT

It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system