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Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cous
A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks.
James Watson: Controversial discoverer of 'the sec
James Watson, the godfather of DNA who discovered the "secrets of life" has died aged 97.
Bird flu virus spreading in UK could be worst yet,
A top virology expert tells the BBC that the "super-infectious" avian influenza virus could mutate.
Trump U-turns to renominate billionaire for Nasa c
Jared Isaacman's initial nomination was withdrawn by the president in May during his high-profile feud with Elon Musk.
Stone tool discovery suggests very first humans we
The find shows that the technology was passed down through thousands of generations.
Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drink
The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they'
A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.
Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".
Australia's rainforests are releasing more carbon
Australia's rainforests are the first in the world to make the "concerning" switch, say scientists.
Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographe
South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot
Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.
Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is ste
India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.
Floods trap people in cars in Spain's Catalonia re
The highest red alert is declared in one coastal province, as residents are urged to stay indoors.
Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservati
Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.
'How growing a sunflower helped me fight anorexia'
'Green social prescribing' schemes are being used by NHS doctors to improve patients' mental health.
Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life
The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent.
Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work
The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
The before and after images showing glaciers vanis
They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.
Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', s
Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top £1m prizes at next month's environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding
The conservationist, who died aged 91 on Wednesday, challenged how we relate to the natural world.
SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in much-ne
The Starship rocket is critical to the company's hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars.
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97
The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.
Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men
Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.
Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 -
The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.
Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered
The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.
The truth about life on other planets - and what i
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth
Dolphins circled their capsule after it landed off the coast of Florida.
Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures,
Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say sci
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominan
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.
Future of space travel: Could robots really replac
Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life
The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.
COP30: World leaders take aim at Trump for climate
World leaders address COP30 climate summit in Belém and take aim at Trump record on climate change.
William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in
Winners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative.
Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientifi
A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.
Hedgerows and mob grazing: Can farming fix its car
Scottish ministers are putting the finishing touches to a plan aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions.
How do hurricanes or typhoons form and are they ge
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
Most countries fail to submit new climate pledges
The UN's review of national climate plans shows the world is well off track to limit warming
South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate cha
An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they'
A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.
'It's harder to be a parent than a space shuttle c
The BBC speaks to astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a Nasa spacecraft.
From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on
The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice
The BBC's Science Editor Rebecca Morelle goes behind the scenes with the team discovering what the melting of ice from over a million years ago can tell us.
Life on Mars? 'Leopard-spot' rocks could be bigges
Unusual mudstones found on the Red Planet are potentially associated with ancient Martian microbes.
Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are
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?
These robots can clean, exercise - and care for yo
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
Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities
Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?
Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European vil
Switzerland spends almost $500m a year on protective structures. Is it worth it - or, as some suggest, should people move away from the mountain villages at risk?
Why plane turbulence is becoming more frequent - a
Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owls
BBC Inside Science
New evidence that the expansion of the universe is slowing. And the Godfather of AI
BBC Inside Science
The science of what makes hurricanes so deadly.
BBC Inside Science
The bionic microchip implant which allows registered blind people to see again.
BBC Inside Science
The science and maths of playing The Traitors recorded at Green Man Festival.


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