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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.
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
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.
'Mournes could take centuries to recover from wildfires'
One conservation expert says repeated fires in The Mournes are like "death by a thousand cuts".
Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.
Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests
Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
Thousands of trees creating habitat 'powerhouses'
Friends of the Lake District say the hedgerows will create new habitats and boost biodiversity.
Red squirrels 'close to extinction' in England
A petition set up by campaign group Save Our Reds, has attracted more than 75,000 signatures.
How ospreys were 'tricked' into breeding in Dorset
Reintroducing ospreys to Dorset involved convincing birds they had been born there.
Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
Eggs of elusive bird rescued by firefighters during wildfire
During a wildfire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh on Thursday, a curlew nest directly in the fire's path was found.
Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
'Disgusting' clinical waste dumped on Sheppey beaches
"Hundreds" of clinical waste vials are among thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped waste.
BBC Inside Science
We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.
A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution
The Office for Environmental Protection said existing regulations are insufficient to deliver necessary water quality improvements.
'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitudes to net zero changing?
Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
More cash to tackle willow threat at wetland
Telford and Wrekin Council has been given more money to carry out the conservation work.
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech Republic in 'historic homecoming'
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs
Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
Calls to revive Jersey driverless car plans
Environmental groups say the government should move away from "car-centric' models.
How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election
The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.
£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
'Pioneering' study to boost bee numbers at Wakehurst
The study is part of Wakehurst's Nature Unlocked programme, which aims to improve biodiversity.
Musk v Altman: Why the tech billionaires and former friends are now facing off in court
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
How do you restore the wild spaces in a corner of England?
Plans to improve nature have been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.
How a yacht club's seawall is being reimagined for marine life
Ten artificial rock pools have been installed along Strangford Yacht Club's seawall as a refuge for marine life.
How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
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