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Charity plans to release wild beavers into rivers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:16:17 GMT

Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to reintroduce up to 50 of the semi-aquatic mammals unenclosed.

Surrey's blue tit bucks national trend in bird study

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:58:31 GMT

The blue tit is the most common bird spotted in Surrey, while the house sparrow is across the UK.

Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:38:44 GMT

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

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: Moment meteor soars across Suffolk sky

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:47:40 GMT

Denise Hubert captured the outer space phenomenon on doorbell camera in Kesgrave.

Artemis II inspires student rocket builders

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:18:17 GMT

Cambridge University students want to be the first in Europe to send a rocket to the edge of space.

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?

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:59:31 GMT

The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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

Consultation 'critical' for golden eagle release

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:05:43 GMT

Experts say landowners need to be on board before any golden eagle-release in northern England.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:49:51 GMT

How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?

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.

Floating wetlands plan to boost coastal ecosystems

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:14:23 GMT

The new project will see specially designed floating saltmarshes deployed in coastal waters.

New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:12:27 GMT

Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.

Raw sewage posters at lough not official, says minister

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:16:13 GMT

The signs describe Belfast Lough as "highly contaminated with raw sewage" and tell people not to go into the water.

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT

A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

Footage captures meteor crossing the sky

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:59:57 GMT

Experts say the meteor, seen in the early hours of Monday, likely burned up over the North Sea.

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.

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.

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:23:05 GMT

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

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

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.

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.

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

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

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:42:46 GMT

Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:19:46 GMT

The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:48:10 GMT

Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.

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.

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.

New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:12:27 GMT

Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.

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.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What have we learnt from Artemis II?