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New fungal research to support woodland creation
The project's aim is to understand how underground fungal networks adapt to environments.
Marine strategy must deliver action for seabirds, charity says
The updated strategy should mean areas like Strangford Lough will be better protected in five years' time.
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
How photographer captured six planets in 'parade'
Josh Dury, from Bristol, photographed the planetary parade in Worth Matravers.
How photographer captured six planets in 'parade'
Josh Dury, from Bristol, photographed the planetary parade in Worth Matravers.
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
How you can see six planets all at once
The best view will be on Sunday evening at sunset.
Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
Miliband says climate impact of data centres is uncertain
The admission comes after MPs said they were concerned about emissions from a boom in data centres.
Sewage spills threatening salmon survival, says MP
Winchester's MP highlights sewage spills potentially affecting the endangered Atlantic salmon.
Six planets on show in celestial 'parade'
Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.
Six planets on show in celestial 'parade'
Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.
BBC Inside Science
Molecular biologists find tiny self-replicating molecules which may be key to life origins
BBC Inside Science
Molecular biologists find tiny self-replicating molecules which may be key to life origins
First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought
Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.
Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.
Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline
Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.
Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them
Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them
Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
Scotland's plan to install heat pumps 'too slow' - climate advisers
Independent climate change advisors say the Scottish government needs to ramp up the rollout of heat pumps immediately.
Valleys football club could become first to power its ground with water
Thousands of streams could make villages and towns energy independent, experts say.
'Your balloon releases aren't going to heaven'
Naomi Spittles refuses to provide balloons for memorial releases and says "it infuriates me".
More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.
Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.
Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history
The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.
Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time
Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.
Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops
The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
BBC Inside Science
And how can future civilisations remember where we put it?
BBC Inside Science
And how can future civilisations remember where we put it?
BBC Inside Science
The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.
SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium
A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium
A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday
The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.
'Smiling' fossil discovered on Holy Island
The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.
Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits
Plaid Cymru says renewable energy projects would have to hand over stakes of up to 25% to local communities.
'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney beach
One litter picker says he has seen a huge increase in the amount of plastic washing up on Sanday this year.
BBC Inside Science
What would it really take to build a city on the moon?
BBC Inside Science
What would it really take to build a city on the moon?
Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps
It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.
Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?
The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.
The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
MPs fear data centre boom could derail Miliband's net zero plans
A senior Labour MP says emission from data centres "have been highlighted as a key area of concern".
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