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Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could t
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital whe
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim re
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
'We're living in a shed because of river pollution
Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadl
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.
Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pan
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to e
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came bac
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five s
A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
Walkers urged not to trample fragile bluebells
The Woodland Trust urges people to "stick to the path" when visiting and photographing bluebell woods.
Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain
PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.
Dumped goldfish endangering native carp in lake
The Environment Agency is seeking the abandoned pets in order to protect native fish.
How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save h
The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.
Nature recovery zones inspired by Attenborough
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust says the campaign, focusing on nature recovery, is its biggest yet.
Award for scientist who brought space to millions
James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.
Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we lear
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by India
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs
Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".
Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming
Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitu
Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
BBC Inside Science
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
BBC Inside Science
We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.
BBC Inside Science
Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
BBC Inside Science
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Na
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
The Interview
Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's
Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.
Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon miss
Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but Briti
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
The science of soulmates: Is there someone out the
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so
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.


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