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Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak
The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting
BBC Inside Science
New evidence shows that early neanderthals made fire 350 thousand years before we thought.
BBC Inside Science
New evidence shows that early neanderthals made fire 350 thousand years before we thought.
Cameras on killer whales record first evidence of joint hunt with dolphins
Researchers say the footage, captured near the North-West Pacific coast, is the first recorded evidence of the two working together.
BBC Inside Science
New evidence shows that early neanderthals made fire 350 thousand years before we thought.
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up
When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.
UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.
UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.
Campaign group formed to fight wind farm plans
If proposals are approved, 20 turbines will be built between Arkengarthdale and Teesdale.
Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.
Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists
The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.
Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists
The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.
Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy
Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.
BBC Inside Science
Almost four decades after the first HIV treatment, is there finally a functional' cure?
Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague
A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.
GB Energy plan to focus on historical oil and gas areas
The new publicly-owned body says its investments will aim to support 10,000 jobs by 2030.
Waste from UK's largest opencast mine 'poses significant risk'
There are safety worries as three large spoil tips are set to be left above Merthyr Tydfil.
Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims
The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.
Delhi records 200,000 acute respiratory illness cases amid toxic air
More than 30,000 people with respiratory illnesses had to be hospitalised in Delhi between 2022 and 2024.
Mayor says too many families are 'working poor'
Tracy Brabin talks to Radio Leeds about the Budget, COP30 and taxing tourists.
Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 600
Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured after a cyclone hit the region.
'Birdgirl' marks decade of making nature accessible
Dr Mya-Rose Craig marks 10 years of Black2Nature and calls for wider access to nature across the UK.
Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?
The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.
The five things that set the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season apart
2025 was an unusual Atlantic hurricane season. Darren Bett explains what set this season apart from others.
What is the new charge for driving an electric or plug-in hybrid car?
All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put new taxes on them.
Cats became our companions way later than you think
In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.
BBC Inside Science
Three decades since the first successful gene therapy, why aren't we using them more?
BBC Inside Science
Three decades since the first successful gene therapy, why aren't we using them more?
Massive prehistoric structure found near Stonehenge
A study has confirmed 16 pits were dug close to the Stonehenge more than 4,000 years ago.
More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
Good news for wild swimmers as bathing water quality improves
The annual figures from the Environment Agency show 93% of sites met minimum standards, up from 92% last year.
The species at risk of extinction named in UK-first report
Species in Peril identifies thousands of at-risk species in Wales based on geographical restriction.
The species at risk of extinction named in UK-first report
Species in Peril identifies thousands of at-risk species in Wales based on geographical restriction.
The Climate Question
We're still behind on our global warming targets after the big summit in Brazil.
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
'How ambitious was it?': BBC on the ground as COP30 ends
The COP30 climate summit fails to secure new pledges to cut fossil fuels after running over time for more than 18 hours.
What was agreed on climate change at COP30 in Brazil?
Countries have reached a new deal to tackle climate change - but not everyone is happy.
COP30 climate talks overrun with deadlock over fossil fuels
The annual climate conference was meant to finish on Friday but countries remain deeply divided.
COP30 climate talks overrun with deadlock over fossil fuels
The annual climate conference was meant to finish on Friday but countries remain deeply divided.
'A lot of fighting': Fossil fuel row breaks out at UN climate summit
A row over fossil fuels has broken out at COP30 but this is also likely to be a negotiating tactic.
'A lot of fighting': Fossil fuel row breaks out at UN climate summit
A row over fossil fuels has broken out at COP30 but this is also likely to be a negotiating tactic.
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