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US firm set to buy satellite station in £37m deal
A Texas-based company wants to expand its deep space communitcations network.
A woolly solution to NI's peatland problems?
Could locally-sourced wool restore peatlands and reduce the carbon cost of conservation?
'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites
'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites
BBC Inside Science
What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
BBC Inside Science
What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
City's historic Assembly Rooms to be repaired
York Conservation Trust says the Grade I-listed building needs work to its roof and portico.
'Beekeeping helps me clear my mind and get better headspace'
Jenson, 17, says it helped him feel good to return to school after four years learning at home.
Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth
The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.
'Alarming-looking' caterpillar webs in park 'harmless'
Butterfly Conservation says while the effect of the webs "can look alarming", they protect against predators.
Fen Cottage granted Grade II listed status
Historic England says the cottage is "a rare record" of how people depended on their surroundings.
Watch: Presenter flies in to host air quality special
Environment correspondent Jon Cuthill paraglides into position ahead of a BBC South special.
How air pollution is being monitored
The main source of pollution is local emissions, created by things like traffic and manufacturing.
White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings
Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.
Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museum
There are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.
Walkers urged not to trample fragile bluebells
The Woodland Trust urges people to "stick to the path" when visiting and photographing bluebell woods.
Award for scientist who brought space to millions
James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.
Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain
PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.
Dumped goldfish endangering native carp in lake
The Environment Agency is seeking the abandoned pets in order to protect native fish.
How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save hedgehogs from extinction
The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.
Nature recovery zones inspired by Attenborough
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust says the campaign, focusing on nature recovery, is its biggest yet.
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Why Gen Z birdwatchers are flocking to reserves
Bempton Cliffs, one of the UK's largest sanctuaries, has seen a notable rise in younger twitchers.
How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.
From primates to climate - ten of David Attenborough's best documentaries
From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.
Pupils release butterflies for David Attenborough
Children release 100 butterflies at a Warwickshire farm for the broadcaster's centennial.
David Attenborough's 'secret superpower' celebrated on 100th birthday
BBC producers talk about working with Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.
Rare white-tailed eagles draw crowds of watchers
Photographers travel across the country to catch a glimpse of the birds in Christchurch.
Celebrating David Attenborough's 100th birthday in the South
As Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old, here is how he helped nature in Hampshire and Dorset.
New zoo enclosure for 'nature's clean-up crew'
The zoo says it hopes it will "inspire visitors to appreciate and help protect" endangered vultures.
BBC Inside Science
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system's ninth planet
BBC Inside Science
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system's ninth planet
BBC Inside Science
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system's ninth planet
Endangered eel population boost hopes
The European eel population has declined sharply since the 1980s due to environmental factors.
Drivers 'chucking stuff out of windows' blamed as litter on 99% of main roads
Sweet wrappers, drinks containers and fast-food packaging were the most common items, campaigners said.
Teens react to iconic David Attenborough moments
To mark Attenborough's 100th birthday BBC Bitesize invited teens to react to some of his encounters.
Fears for 'hundreds' of young fish after pollution incident
'Hundreds' of salmon may have died at Tievenny Burn in County Tyrone, anglers say.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".
Beavers spotted in nature reserve for first time
The pair are filmed swimming in the water at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, near Ringwood.
Companies pay out to charity after slurry incidents
The three companies has paid out a total of 33,500 after the Environment Agency's investigations.
Wildlife park welcomes three male Asiatic lions
There are about 500 to 600 Asiatic lions left in the wild which only live in Gir Forest, India.
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
How a hurricane created a 'precious saltmarsh'
This year marks 30 years since a storm breached sea defenses in Porlock.
Pine marten kit receives round-the-clock care after siblings died
The kit was rescued from a bin in Wales and is now being looked after at Vale Wildlife Hospital.
Nature haven 'trashed' after four-year wait for protection decision
Activists claim developers are damaging the area while NatureScot considers whether or not to designate it a protected site.
No ban on over-the-counter pet flea treatments in Jersey
It comes as the UK looks to restrict the products to vet visits.
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