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Southern European butterfly spotted in UK for first time
Experts have tracked the Southern Small White's expansion northwards through Europe over decades.
BBC Inside Science
Cuts of $500 million to vaccines research have been announced by the US government.
New checks to stop waste tyres being sent to furnaces
Campaigners warn the move will not close all the recycling loopholes being exploited by criminals.
Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie'
A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded.
Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie'
A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded.
Great Barrier Reef suffers worst coral decline on record
Reefs have been battered by cyclones and starfish that eat coral, but heat stress driven by climate change is the main cause of damage.
Gorillas seek out old female friends even after years apart
A study in Rwanda reveals the significance of a social connection between female mountain gorillas.
Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media
The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.
Countries gather to thrash out deal on 'plastic crisis'
The world's nations are hoping to sign the first global plastic treaty to limit plastic pollution.
Countries gather to thrash out deal on 'plastic crisis'
The world's nations are hoping to sign the first global plastic treaty to limit plastic pollution.
Mission begins to save snails threatened by own beauty
Researchers in Cuba and the UK are working together to reveal the biological secrets of the beautiful but endangered Polymita snail.
Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years
The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.
Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?
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?
BBC Inside Science
The 8.8 magnitude quake sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the US west coast.
BBC Inside Science
The 8.8 magnitude quake sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the US west coast.
'Communities' of strange, extreme life seen for first time in deep ocean
A Chinese-led research team captures pictures of life at depths of more than 9km in the northwest Pacific Ocean.
2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals
The woman, aged about 50, was buried in a Siberian ice cave and discovered millennia later.
First Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift-off
The company behind the country's first orbital rocket called the launch a 'giant leap' despite crashing after only 14 seconds.
Why did Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage?
The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.
UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years
Prof Michele Dougherty is the first woman to be appointed to the influential post.
Why plane turbulence is becoming more frequent - and more severe
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
New Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation, UN expert warns
A new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.
US to scrap landmark finding that sets limit on carbon emissions
Experts warn the move will severely curb the federal government's ability to combat climate change.
Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists
Firefighters warn of a "difficult day" ahead, with temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday.
Government raises maximum price for wind energy
The government increases the maximum price it will guarantee wind farm developers for electricity.
BBC Inside Science
The latest science of how animals communicate, with a live audience at the Hay Festival.
Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages
Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change
The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.
Gaps in our knowledge of ancient Rome could be filled by AI
A new system fills in missing words from ancient inscriptions carved on monuments and everyday objects.
Teeth marks suggest 'terror bird' was killed by reptile 13 million years ago
Terror birds could be taller than a human and had powerful legs and hooked, flesh-ripping beaks.
The 'underwater bushfire' cooking Australia's reefs
Divers at one of Australia's world-famous reefs said their experience was "like swimming on a corpse".
Sizewell C nuclear power plant costs rise to £38bn
Households will pay 1 a month towards the construction of the UK's second new nuclear power plant.
Water bill rises needed to fix investment, report says
A major review of the water industry also suggests compulsory smart meters and scrapping the regulator Ofwat.
How much sewage is spilled near you?
Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but it poses risks to human health and wildlife.
Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review
The wide-ranging review was launched amid growing public concern about sewage spills and rising bills.
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges
Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government is preparing a "water revolution" and that the water sector is broken.
How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis
The world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries
Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in England, Environment Agency says
Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.
Wasps are back this summer – a lot of them
Wasps are having a good year following a cooler summer in 2024 - so how can we live alongside them without a sting?
Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery
BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.
Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery
BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.
BBC Inside Science
Science that makes living in our homes safer and cooler in a changing climate.
Will there be a drought where I live?
We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.
Will there be a drought where I live?
We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.
The 'world-first' plan to grow food above landfill
A company plans to use greenhouses above pits filled with waste to grow low-cost food for locals.
Kew Gardens' Palm House will close for five years for major makeover
The 175-year-old glass house will begin a 50m renovation in 2027.
Kew Gardens' Palm House will close for five years for major makeover
The 175-year-old glass house will begin a 50m renovation in 2027.
Drought declared in Midlands after hot, dry weather takes its toll
The East and West Midlands join the North West and Yorkshire in an official state of drought.
Animals react to secret sounds from plants, say scientists
It opens up the possibility that an invisible ecosystem might exist between plants and animals.
The fate of the Sycamore Gap tree has shed light on a deeper concern
The felling has prompted calls for stricter legal protections for other trees and drawn attention to wider issues
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