BBC News

The Public Accounts Committee warns the government of gambling public money on carbon capture.

The Public Accounts Committee warns the government of gambling public money on carbon capture.

Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from.

The government wants to make it quicker and easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.

Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

January was expected to be cooler than the same month last year, but was 0.1C warmer, which experts are struggling to explain.

The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.

The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.

The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.

Ian Wood put up a Banksy-style design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op

The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.

Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032

The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032

One of Scotland's biggest plastic problems, the Arrochar litter sink, sits at the head of Loch Long.

One of Scotland's biggest plastic problems, the Arrochar litter sink, sits at the head of Loch Long.

Male frogs carrying tadpoles made an incredible journey to the UK by boat, plane, and car.

Male frogs carrying tadpoles made an incredible journey to the UK by boat, plane, and car.

The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".

Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.

Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.

Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.

The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035.

The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035.

The breeds show different reaction to clocks going back and forward, a study suggests.

Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.

Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.

Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.

Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.

The government says it will dispose of its 140 tonnes of radioactive plutonium - currently stored at Sellafield.

More than twice the size of greater London, the expanse of ice is unpredictable and dangerous.

More than twice the size of greater London, the expanse of ice is unpredictable and dangerous.

The White House announces a "national energy emergency" to reverse US climate regulations and boost oil and gas.

Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.

The rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.

Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.

Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.

Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.

Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.

Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants.

Wild tigers killed nearly 40 people in Nepal between 2019 and 2023. Solutions are hard to come by.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.

India is only the fourth country in the world with such technology after United States, Russia and China.

DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.

Pigs, donkeys and even a mini cow named Cuddles found a temporary home after the LA fires.

Pigs, donkeys and even a mini cow named Cuddles found a temporary home after the LA fires.

The UK led the way in this field of science until recently - but now other countries have overtaken. So, how can that lead be recovered?