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Earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed
The James Webb Space Telescope smashes its own record for detecting the most distant known galaxy.
Earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed
The James Webb Space Telescope smashes its own record for detecting the most distant known galaxy.
Concern for Iceland town following new eruption
Grindavik's mayor says larger lava flows than usual are heading towards the largely abandoned area.
Satellite to probe mystery of clouds and climate
Europe's Earthcare satellite will tell us if the planet could lose the cooling effect of clouds.
Satellite to probe mystery of clouds and climate
Europe's Earthcare satellite will tell us if the planet could lose the cooling effect of clouds.
Ealing beavers: Dams, canals - and perhaps babies
How the beavers of west London are improving the local landscape for residents.
Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech
'I thought why don't we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck.
Extinct ‘mountain jewel’ plant returned to wild - in secret location
A plant picked for its beautiful flowers then wiped out in the UK mainland makes a dramatic return.
Government wins court case over River Wye pollution
The High Court ruled that the Environment Agency and the UK government were implementing the law properly.
Atlantic to get 'extraordinary' hurricane season
There could be up to seven major hurricanes of category three or higher this season, many more than usual.
Space telescope reveals new images of the Universe
The Euclid telescope mission, backed by Durham University scientists, releases dark Universe images.
UK disaster response needs 'urgent' £100m upgrade
Fire chiefs say specialist service equipment used in natural disasters and terror attacks needs to be replaced.
Airbus UK to build satellite to monitor Sun storms
The spacecraft will give earlier warnings of conditions that produced the recent auroral lights.
UK breakthrough could slash emissions from cement
Scientists from Cambridge University find an ingenious way to decarbonise one of the world's most polluting materials.
Climate change made UK's waterlogged winter worse
One farmer in Lincolnshire told the BBC that a third of his farm could not be planted in time this year.
US says Russia likely launched anti-satellite weapon
The Russian satellite launched last week may be capable of attacking other satellites, the Pentagon says.
Isle of Wight-size iceberg breaks from Antarctica
Another big iceberg breaks from in front of the UK's Halley research base - the third in three years.
Eagles changed migration route to avoid Ukraine war
Scientists believe they avoided perils including artillery fire on their way to their traditional breeding ground.
Top engineers urge action against faeces in rivers
A team of Royal Academy of Engineering scientists say the risk from human faeces is increasing.
Electric pulses may ease paralysis after broken neck
One patient who lost movement in her hand can now use it to scroll on a smartphone.
Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak
A caretaker from Brixham says it is "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.
More Northern Lights soon as Sun storms strengthen
Another spectacular light show could come within two weeks as Sun storms reach 11-year high.
Pacific squid flashes its huge attack 'headlights'
Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid as it flashes its immense light-emitting organs.
Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 21 million years ago and later spread to other countries.
Untreated sewage illegally pumped into Windermere
Millions of litres of raw sewage were pumped into one of England's most famous lakes after a fault.
UK's puffin protection laws at centre of post Brexit row
The endangered puffin - one of Britain's most iconic seabirds - is at the centre of a battle over the UK's post Brexit freedoms.
The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.
Ancient trees reveal last summer hottest in 2,000 years
Clues hidden deep in their trunks shows just how unprecedented last year's heat was.
UK farmers must grow more fruit and veg, warns PM
A new national food security report finds the UK is too reliant on imports of fruit and vegetables.
27 new wild swimming sites for England - but are they clean?
Twenty-seven new sites have been designated for summer pollution monitoring.
27 new wild swimming sites for England - but are they clean?
Twenty-seven new sites have been designated for summer pollution monitoring.
Hope for rare mountain chicken frog thanks to London-bred froglets
Frantic efforts are being made to save the endangered mountain chicken frog, native to just two Caribbean islands.
The man who took on the coal industry to save a forest - and won
Alok Shukla has spent years fighting to protect a key Indian forest from mining companies.
Northern Lights stun UK in spectacular display
A rare solar storm made the aurora borealis visible across the UK, including across the south.
Island fights back grey squirrel invasion
A conservationist is on a mission to keep a Welsh island a sanctuary for native red squirrels.
Tunnel of love? Cautious adders get a helping hand
The local wildlife trust hopes the tunnels will boost the reptile's numbers by encouraging mating.
Mosquitoes found across Scotland as temperatures rise
One of the most common types of mosquito has been identified for the first time in locations across Scotland.
Fight to save African penguin goes to law
Every year there are fewer African penguins and soon there may be none at all, scientists warn.
Australia backs gas beyond 2050 despite climate fears
The policy comes despite global calls to drastically phase out fossil fuels to reach climate targets.
Watchdog criticises England water clean-up plans
Targets to improve England's rivers, lakes and coastal water will fall well short, a key watchdog finds.
The man on a mission to open up space to disability
John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability to go to space.
The man on a mission to open up space to disability
John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability to go to space.
Malaysia offers trade partners 'orangutan diplomacy'
The great apes are proposed as gifts for palm oil importers, but conservationists voice concerns.
Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat
Every single day of the past 12 months has seen a new global sea temperature high for the time of year.
Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check
First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.
Bluetongue virus warning as midges blown into UK
Midges blown from northern Europe could spread a serious virus across farms in England, experts warn.
Tourist influx turns Windermere green - report
New research links algal blooming at England's largest lake with increased visitor numbers
Starliner: Nasa to fly new craft to space station
Two Nasa astronauts are due to set off to the International Space Station in a new spacecraft in the early hours of Tuesday morning UK time.
Squirrels may have given medieval Britons leprosy
It's the first time a medieval animal has been identified as a host for the disease.
Government defeated in High Court over climate plans
Activists argued that the plan for cutting emissions would not meet the UK's climate targets.
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