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Europe feels the impact of weeks of wet weather and freezing cold
A blocked weather pattern has been bringing persistent heavy rain to the Iberian Peninsula. As Darren Bett explains, that's not the only type of extreme weather affecting Europe at the moment.
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New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
BBC Inside Science
New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
BBC Inside Science
New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?
Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.
UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
IOC must 'be better' on climate change - Coventry
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must "be better" on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from sponsoring winter sports.
Vast seagrass meadows will shield coastline
Trials to restore the saltwater plant to the Humber Estuary are hugely encouraging, experts say.
Vast seagrass meadows will shield coastline
Trials to restore the saltwater plant to the Humber Estuary are hugely encouraging, experts say.
The blight of sewage pollution tackled in water shake-up
A major review called for oversight of water companies in Wales and England to be overhauled.
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine".
UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed
Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed
Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
Musk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit
The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.
How winter storms are rapidly reshaping our coastline
Why the coastline is eroding fast - after Storm Ingrid strips beaches in height and exposes homes.
Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
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GPS is vulnerable to interference, so how can we make navigating at sea safer?
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GPS is vulnerable to interference, so how can we make navigating at sea safer?
Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.
Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.
Sunken Thames barges create new island for birds
The National Trust describes the Northey Island project as "a bold marine engineering feat".
What is a heat pump and what grants are available?
The government wants more homes to have heat pumps and is making grants available.
UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries
For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.
UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries
For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.
Hundreds of illegal waste tips operating in England - including 11 'super sites'
A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.
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50 years since Concorde's first commercial flight, is aviation going supersonic again?
Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline
A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say.
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence group warns
The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence group warns
The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.
UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools
The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.
Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark
Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.
Council commits to demolition costs on eroding coast
Four homes in the village have been torn down this winter alone, with more potentially at risk.
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
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Nasa's Artemis II rocket is about to be rolled out. What is the mission hoping to achieve?
Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station
The four members of Crew-11 beamed as they stepped out of their spacecraft after a safe landing.
Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive
The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.
Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.
Cold weather and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.
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