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The fight to stop animals dying in fishing nets
Thousands of sea mammals and birds are killed as a result of fishing nets every year.
Rare butterfly population increases by 9000%
A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, a charity says.
Rare tiger cub from litter of four dies
These Sumatran tigers are the first of this breed to be welcomed at the animal park in Kent.
'Our nature project has been amazing for wildlife'
Residents have spent the past year sowing wildflower meadows and encouraging no mow areas.
Women prepare for 'space jobs that don't exist yet'
Hundreds of women attend the annual AeroWomen women event in Yeovil.
Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
Bird lovers flock to North Wales to see Western reef heron
Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission
The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.
Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.
Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.
What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Nino begins.
What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Nino begins.
Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
'Value of trees' in council's healthy spaces plan
The authority wants a more consistent approach to trees and woodlands with more protections.
Simple tips to help the UK's butterflies
Simple tips to help the UK's butterflies
UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected
Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.
UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected
Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.
UK's first Mars landing honoured with 13 plaques
Beagle 2 reached the surface in 2003, but it was not known until 2015, a professor says.
Water voles return to reserve after 40 years
The town council says the rodent has returned to Batford Springs after 40 years.
SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.
Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.
Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea
A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.
Residents' health fears over plan to burn more waste
The Environment Agency has permitted for an extra 10% of waste to be burned at the Beddington incinerator.
Ecologist calls for plastics ban in cemetery
Alison Fure is asking the council to begin phasing out plastic decorative items, including flowers.
Village solar system model shows planets and stars
How a Kent village created a scale model of the solar system to help people understand space.
Mountain path repairs 'first big work' since 1980s
A helicopter is used to transport more than 100 tonnes of stone to the site at Helvellyn.
Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
Jupiter and Venus to share 'cosmic kiss'
Elizabeth Rizzini looks at the prospects for seeing a spectacular planetary conjunction.
Who can buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX?
From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.
Henry Moore works to be unveiled at botanic garden
The botanic garden says the pieces aim to encourage visitors to reflect on nature and humanity.
'It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire
The four chicks, which hatched from the eggs, are being cared for until they are old and strong enough to be released.
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
'Finding dumped animal carcasses in rivers is shameful' says litter picker
Figures show there were almost 150 animal dumping incidents in Northern Ireland since 2020.
BBC Inside Science
What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?
BBC Inside Science
What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?
BBC Inside Science
What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?
Kushner-backed luxury resort plan sparks protests in Albania
Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.
Bathing warning lifted after pollution investigation
Officials say the water at Portstewart Strand does not pose a risk to the public.
Trust celebrates birth of rare lemur quadruplets
The trust says the quadruplets are incredibly rare, occurring in fewer than 6% of births worldwide.
AI-powered conservation project ends
Space4Nature says it has restored more than 60 hectares of habitat at 22 sites across the county.
Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
Sanctuary's tiny wild cat to join breeding scheme
Rusty-spotted cats are also getting new enclosures at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden.
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