Feed bbc-news-science-environment BBC News

Favorite IconBBC News

Link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment
Feed http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/science_and_environment/rss.xml
Copyright Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/terms-of-use/#15metadataandrssfeeds for terms and conditions of reuse.
Updated 2024-04-24 12:46
Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space
Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.
Handbag designer jailed for wildlife smuggling
Nancy Gonzalez recruited relatives to smuggle purses made of illicit python and caiman into the US.
Father begins legal fight against BP for dead son
Hussein Julood says the burning of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq caused his son's leukaemia.
European astronaut rookies make the grade
The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training.
What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?
The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
Preventing space contamination rises up the agenda
Agencies and scientists from around the world head to the UK to share space-exploration techniques.
Minister defends government's record on climate
Claire Coutinho says the government's track record is 'strong' after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back.
Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head
In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors".
Chinese cities sinking under their own weight
Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.
Deadly Africa heat caused by human-induced warming
Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.
Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai flooding?
Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus'
Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.
Scientists probe the secrets of mega icebergs
UK researchers want to understand what triggers the Antarctic to kick out city-sized blocks of ice.
Lightning and rain kill dozens in Pakistan
Authorities have also warned of landslides and flash floods in the coming days.
Nasa: 'New plan needed to return rocks from Mars'
The US space agency is seeking a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study.
Nasa: 'New plan needed to return rocks from Mars'
The US space agency is seeking a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study.
World's coral turns white from deadly ocean heat
Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence of the impacts on sea life.
Robot dog trains to walk on Moon in Oregon trials
US engineering team has a two-year, $2m grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.
Brightest-ever explosion's mystery of missing gold
The brightest burst of light ever recorded was caused by a supernova, but that prompts new questions.
Four-minute showers - a parched Bogota rations water
The reservoir that provides around 70% of water in Colombia's capital is at less than 17% capacity.
UK food production at threat after extreme flooding
Record-breaking rainfall leaves fields under water, threatening this year's harvest yield and quality.
Dazzling artwork found at ancient city of Pompeii
Archaeologists unearth significant new paintings in the ancient Roman town buried by a volcano in AD79.
'Forever chemicals' limited in US tap water
Officials finalise a new federal rule for drinking water - designed to protect people from toxic substances.
Drone video from Russia shows highest ever levels of flooding
In the Russian region of Orenburg, thousands of people have been evacuated as water levels surge.
Parched and shrinking - vital Moroccan dam dries up
Satellite images reveal the impact of the long drought on one of the country's main water sources.
Was an extinct fox once man's best friend?
Our ancestors may have keptfoxes as pets long before domestic dogs, archaeological evidence suggests.
Peter Higgs - the man who changed our view of the Universe
The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.
Peter Higgs - the man who changed our view of the Universe
The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.
Peter Higgs, father of 'God particle', dies aged 94
The renowned scientist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2013.
First ever climate change victory in Europe court
"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
First ever climate change victory in Europe court
"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
Fears opencast mine could become dangerous lake
Locals say they have "grave concerns" over rising water levels at the Ffos-y-Fran opencast site.
Record hot March sparks 'uncharted territory' fear
Monthly hot streak continues in March with scientists struggling to explain the scale of recent heating.
The eclipse at Niagara Falls: 'Wow! Spectacular'
The BBC's Nada Tawfik describes the moment clouds parted, allowing thousands to experience the full eclipse.
Rare blind and hairy mole spotted in Australia
The palm-sized creatures have silky golden locks, no eyes, a stumpy tail and flipper-like hands.
Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
Watch best moments from solar eclipse
See moment the Moon completely obscured the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona.
When and where in the UK can you see Monday's solar eclipse?
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in some parts of the UK on Monday - weather allowing.
When is the solar eclipse and how can I watch it?
Millions of North Americans will be treated to the view of a lifetime on Monday when the Moon blocks the Sun.
Eclipse watchers hope for clear skies
Forecasters predict heavy cloud cover in some places, but better viewing conditions elsewhere.
One woman’s battle to push Africa’s space race
Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth.
One woman’s battle to push Africa’s space race
Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth.
The eclipse's 4-minute window into the Sun's secrets
The blackout will give scientists a rare chance to do experiments they cannot do any other time.
The world's eclipse chasers arrive in North America
For them, experiencing a total solar eclipse is an otherworldly thrill that begs to be repeated.
Path of darkness - scroll every mile of total eclipse
If you are not lucky enough to live along the route in North America, you can still follow its journey here.
Here's how you can safely watch solar eclipse
From wearing eclipse glasses to using your hands as a projector, here are ways to avoid an eye injury.
Tree loss drops after political change in Brazil and Colombia
Brazil and Colombia curbed logging in 2023, but other countries wiped out many of the gains.
White House wants Moon to have its own time zone
The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.
White House wants Moon to have its own time zone
The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.
12345678910...