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Rare butterflies spotted after 430 trees planted

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:24:35 GMT

Rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies have been spotted after volunteers planted elm trees.

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.

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

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.

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

'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:32:46 GMT

The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Saving gorillas by helping humans

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:52:41 GMT

In South West Uganda, mountain gorillas are being saved by helping humans.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What have we learnt from Artemis II?

Charity fundraises to bring back wildlife

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:13:00 GMT

The trust is aiming to raise £40K to create wildlife-rich public spaces.

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.

Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:01 GMT

Seeing Artemis has made space careers a reality for children, says a woman who promotes STEM jobs.

Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:38:52 GMT

Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.

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.

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.

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 GMT

A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

'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.

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 GMT

A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

Campaigners hope to save rare rainforest habitat

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:23:57 GMT

Volunteers are raising funding to continue work to restore a temperate rainforest in Cumbria.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:32:54 GMT

The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.

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.

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.

Huge containers of liquid waste dumped by roadside

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:45:22 GMT

Containers dumped on the A35 leaked into a drainage channel, raising environmental concerns.

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.

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 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.