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Fingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast
Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.
Fingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast
Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.
Water firms admit sewage monitoring damaging public trust
The industry says powers to self-monitor water quality should be handed back to the regulator.
Bites on gladiator bones prove combat with lion
Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals.
Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens
Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.
Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off
The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?
The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.
Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?
In Pakistan, it's hoped newly-developed AI cameras could warn villagers via text to move their livestock if snow leopards enter the area.
Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
A capsule with Don Pettit and his two Russian crewmates lands in Kazakhstan after a space station mission.
Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK
A pilot project will test whether it is a useful way of fighting climate change.
BBC Inside Science
Translating noisy geese to time travel across the universe.
Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet
Scientists find new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.
Australia opposition leader clarifies he believes in climate change after debate
Peter Dutton is facing outrage after comments he made on climate change during an election debate.
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time
Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).
UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires
Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.
England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say
Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.
New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps
A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.
Fifteen years after a volcano shut European airspace, could it happen again?
Could volcanic ash close down airspace across the UK and Europe bringing the widespread disruption we experienced in 2010.
Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain
The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers.
Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight
Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission
Global breakthrough to tackle shipping emissions
Countries break ten-year deadlock to agree measures to reduce commercial shipping emissions.
Global breakthrough to tackle shipping emissions
Countries break ten-year deadlock to agree measures to reduce commercial shipping emissions.
Starlings disappearing from gardens, says RSPB
The Big Garden Birdwatch survey recorded the lowest ever numbers of starlings this year.
What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth.
BBC Inside Science
In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK.
The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.
'It looked possessed' - sick sea lions attacking beachgoers in California
A toxic algae bloom in southern California has sickened dozens of animals, causing them to have seizures and act erratically.
Royal Society of Biology mourns murdered scientist
A local mayor in Colombia offers a cash reward to help find Alessandro Coatti's killers.
UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil
The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions.
UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil
The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions.
Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours
The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.
Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours
The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.
Experts dispute claim dire wolf brought back from extinction
Independent experts say three white wolf puppies are not dire wolves, as claimed by US company Colossal
Clean energy's share of world's electricity reaches 40%, report says
More clean electricity was generated in 2024 but there was a rise in the amount of coal and gas burnt too.
It's only early April and north India is bracing for extreme heat
India's weather department has issued a yellow alert for parts for northern India until Wednesday.
Chance of asteroid hitting Moon increases slightly
Asteroid 2024 YR4 won't hit Earth but now has a 3.8% chance of striking the Moon.
Brazil to host Prince William's Earthshot Prize
The climate prize ceremony will come just before Brazil hosts the COP30 climate summit in November.
BBC Inside Science
A tidal lagoon should be created in the Severn Estuary according to a new report.
BBC Inside Science
A tidal lagoon should be created in the Severn Estuary according to a new report.
Alcohol makes male fruit flies more attractive
Alcohol increases the release of chemical sex signals and makes males more attractive to females.
More than half of UK's butterfly species in long-term decline
The destruction of habitats by humans is largely to blame, a conservationist warns.
Environment Agency orders review into tyre recycling after BBC probe
Environment Agency review waste tyre exports after BBC probe reveals millions sent to furnaces in India.
Could electric drones you can sit in take off?
Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.
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