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'Empower young people to be bold conservationists'
Young people are not so risk averse, says the Springwatch presenter on a visit to Norwich.
Eco-resident calls for ban on artificial grass
Jonathan Huggins says it will cause an ecological "catastrophe", but Lee Symonds says it's not so bad.
BBC Inside Science
Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.
Former love‑triangle osprey lays fourth egg
It is the third year in a row female Osprey CJ7 has laid a clutch of four eggs at the site in Poole.
Landmarks recreated as bug hotels near station
Safe havens for insects and small animals have been installed near Burley Park Station in Leeds.
Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit
Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.
Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work
Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.
Charity offers to boost river conservation funds
The Severn Rivers Trust will match donations made to an appeal to protect the River Teme.
Project to protect 'lost' spider gets funding boost
The tiny diamond-backed spider was thought to be extinct before it was rediscovered in 2017.
Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".
The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving Earth
Belfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.
One of UK's rarest flies returns to Cairngorms thanks to jam jars
Conservationists say a captive breeding programme has now released 30,000 pine hoverflies into the wild.
Council 'will listen' to weedkiller objections
Demonstrations are held outside the council HQ as the use of weedkiller is debated.
Areas getting 'beaver ready' for possible release
Beavers were brought back to the Forest of Dean eight years ago, centuries after their UK extinction.
How to spot the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower
A meteor shower first recorded almost 3,000 years ago is lighting up UK skies this week. Here is how best to watch it.
Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
Group behind Galloway National Park campaign disbanded
A group established to put forward the argument for a national park in Galloway has been dissolved.
Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity?
The nature corridor would stretch from the Lee Valley Regional Park to the Thames via Tower Hamlets.
Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
Fire at protected nesting site treated as arson
Conservationists say the blaze on Sunday evening has destroyed three acres used by nesting birds.
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.
How did a scientist fleeing the Red Army end up in Armagh?
A university student has helped chronicle the life and exile of renowned astronomer and astrophysicist Ernst Opik.
Fears for 1,000 breeding toads after reservoir drained by water company
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
Fears for 1,000 breeding toads after reservoir drained by water company
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
'We want to give a voice to Lough Neagh', singers say
Campaigners gathered at several locations around Lough Neagh to come together to 'Sing for the Lough'.
'It would break my heart' - wind farm plans leave people divided
People have contacted BBC Your Voice about plans for onshore wind farms across Wales.
How the battle for Bempton's birds was won
Campaigners fought to stop day-trippers shooting thousands of birds at a time on Yorkshire's coast.
Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions
Seeing Artemis has made space careers a reality for children, says a woman who promotes STEM jobs.
Campaigners hope to save rare rainforest habitat
Volunteers are raising funding to continue work to restore a temperate rainforest in Cumbria.
'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Reid Wiseman's two daughters were in Nasa's mission control room for the naming of the Carroll" crater in honour of the commander's late wife.
Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.
BBC Inside Science
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
BBC Inside Science
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
BBC Inside Science
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
Rare butterflies spotted after 430 trees planted
Rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies have been spotted after volunteers planted elm trees.
Saving gorillas by helping humans
In South West Uganda, mountain gorillas are being saved by helping humans.
Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets
Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professionals.
Charity fundraises to bring back wildlife
The trust is aiming to raise 40K to create wildlife-rich public spaces.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
Huge containers of liquid waste dumped by roadside
Containers dumped on the A35 leaked into a drainage channel, raising environmental concerns.
Sand dredging may have greater impact on Lough Neagh
The QUB team says it is the first time several techniques have been combined to analyse the effect.
Watch: Dashcam captures meteor soaring through sky
A meteor that experts say was travelling over the North Sea is spotted in Northamptonshire.
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