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The UK government plans to phase out animal experiments. What are the alternatives?
BBC Inside Science
The UK government plans to phase out animal experiments. What are the alternatives?
Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age
A new study suggests their physical transformation began much earlier than we previously thought.
BBC Inside Science
The UK government plans to phase out animal experiments. What are the alternatives?
UK's first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales
Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
Brazil's indigenous groups want to be heard at COP30
The BBC's Ione Wells asks two indigenous leaders what they want from the climate talks.
Brazil's indigenous groups want to be heard at COP30
The BBC's Ione Wells asks two indigenous leaders what they want from the climate talks.
From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event
The COP30 climate simulation negotiation brought pupils from 28 schools to Belfast Castle.
From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event
The COP30 climate simulation negotiation brought pupils from 28 schools to Belfast Castle.
Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks.
Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks.
Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments
The plan follows up on a manifesto promise to work towards the phasing out the practice.
Fight fake news and defeat climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks
The world must "defeat" climate denialism and fake news, Brazil's President Lula da Silva tells UN climate summit.
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cousins
A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks.
James Watson: Controversial discoverer of 'the secret of life'
James Watson, the godfather of DNA who discovered the "secrets of life" has died aged 97.
COP30: World leaders take aim at Trump for climate inaction
World leaders address COP30 climate summit in Belem and take aim at Trump record on climate change.
BBC Inside Science
New evidence that the expansion of the universe is slowing. And the Godfather of AI
BBC Inside Science
New evidence that the expansion of the universe is slowing. And the Godfather of AI
Bird flu virus spreading in UK could be worst yet, expert warns farmers
A top virology expert tells the BBC that the "super-infectious" avian influenza virus could mutate.
William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Winners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative.
How do hurricanes or typhoons form and are they getting stronger?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
William follows in mother Diana's footsteps with Rio statue photo
The Prince of Wales posed beneath the Christ the Redeemer statue 34 years after his mother did.
Trump U-turns to renominate billionaire for Nasa chief
Jared Isaacman's initial nomination was withdrawn by the president in May during his high-profile feud with Elon Musk.
Stone tool discovery suggests very first humans were inventors
The find shows that the technology was passed down through thousands of generations.
Selfies as William begins Brazil visit for environment prize
The prince has key environmental work planned with the Earthshot Prize and a speech at the COP30 summit - but started with a cable car trip up Sugarloaf Mountain.
Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'
A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.
Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'
A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.
Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water sources for 6 million people
The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.
Hedgerows and mob grazing: Can farming fix its carbon black hole?
Scottish ministers are putting the finishing touches to a plan aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions.
Devastation on repeat: How climate change is worsening Pakistan's deadly floods
The BBC speaks to those who have lost everything in this year's monsoon season and finds out why it will likely happen again.
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess
A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess
A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.
BBC Inside Science
The science of what makes hurricanes so deadly.
BBC Inside Science
The science of what makes hurricanes so deadly.
What is COP30 and why does it matter?
World leaders will soon gather for the annual UN meeting on how to tackle climate change.
Teesside hydrogen plant decision delayed again
BP and Teesworks are locked in a dispute over a patch of land at the former steelworks in Redcar.
Rare wolf spider rediscovered after 40 years
The team that found the tiny orange-legged arachnid have named it the white-knuckled wolf spider.
Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy estate
Wildlife trusts attempt to raise 30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up.
Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power
Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?
What makes Melissa such a dangerous storm?
Melissa's 185 mph winds at landfall means it could eclipse all storms the island has experienced before.
Most countries fail to submit new climate pledges ahead of summit
The UN's review of national climate plans shows the world is well off track to limit warming
These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to?
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system
Bird flu confirmed at commercial poultry premises
Defra says a 3km (1.9 mile) protection zone is in place and all birds at the site will be culled.
The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
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