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Tantalising sign of possible life on faraway world
Nasa's James Webb Telescope may have discovered a molecule thought only to be produced by life.
Government may have broken law over sewage - watchdog
It is being investigated for allowing excessive sewage into England's rivers and seas.
Geologists sample lava from Kilauea as it erupts
Scientists in Hawaii got up close to the active volcano to study its latest eruption
Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs.
Dolly the sheep creator Ian Wilmut dies aged 79
Creating the world's first cloned mammal was arguably one of the 20th Century's top scientific feats.
Lough Neagh: What does future hold for UK's largest freshwater lake?
It supplies half of Belfast's drinking water but blue-green algae has caused havoc on Lough Neagh this summer.
Climate change: UN calls for radical changes to stem warming
A review of action on climate since the Paris agreement calls for an end to fossil fuels without carbon capture.
Orford Ness: Robotic 'dog' surveys ex Cold War site in National Trust first
Drones and a robot called Spot survey off-limits laboratories at a former arms test site.
Hurricane Lee becomes first category five storm of Atlantic season
The storm has rapidly gained strength in the Caribbean from category one status earlier on Thursday.
Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task.
Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?
Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".
UK rejoins EU science research scheme Horizon
UK-based scientists and institutions will have access to the 85bn fund from today.
Africa proposes global carbon taxes to fight climate change
Despite suffering some of the worst impacts of climate change, the continent only gets 12% of financing.
UK expected to re-join Horizon science scheme
An announcement is likely soon on the UK becoming a fully-fledged member of the multi-billion euro programme.
Japan joins Moon race with successful rocket launch
If all goes well, the lunar lander that the rocket is carrying will attempt a Moon landing in February.
Hurricane Lee could become 'extremely dangerous'
It is still too early to determine whether the Atlantic storm might make landfall in the US.
Why Vancouver is letting go of green lawns
The Canadian city is choosing sustainability over aesthetics as it deals with a severe drought.
Thousands of Canadian wildfire evacuees allowed home
Yellowknife's mayor cautioned returning residents that the city "will look a little bit different".
Biden cancels Trump drilling leases in Alaska's largest wildlife refuge
But Mr Biden has not reversed his recent approval of an $8bn drilling project in the same region.
Experts warn RAAC concrete affects thousands of UK buildings
Tens of thousands of UK buildings should be safety checked because of RAAC concrete, experts warn.
Brazilian state reels after its worst cyclone disaster
At least 27 people die in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with more flooding expected.
Chandrayaan-3: Nasa's lunar orbiter photographs India's Moon lander Vikram
Nasa said its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter took the image four days after India's historic Moon landing.
Claude the koala unmasked as prolific plant thief in Australia
It ate thousands of seedlings that had been earmarked to help boost Australian koala habitat.
Kenya's Lake Baringo: Surviving hippo and crocodile attacks
Residents say that with Lake Baringo getting bigger they are at greater risk of attack.
Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns
Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.
Greece: Skiathos and Volos hit by flash floods
Torrential rain triggered flash flooding in parts of the country.
MPs call for investigation after BBC News report on sewage
Opposition MPs and campaigners share "horror" at potential sewage spills on dry days uncovered by BBC News.
Water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days, data suggests
Three major companies released sewage on dry days in breach of their permits - BBC investigation.
Peregrine Falcon image wins bird photo award
A selection of the winning images from the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year award.
UK bees in danger as Asian hornet sightings rise
The invasive insect threatens to get a foothold, with nests found in East Sussex, Kent, Devon and Dorset.
Chandrayaan-3: Isro puts India's Moon lander and rover in 'sleep mode'
It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.
Aditya-L1: India successfully launches its first mission of the Sun
Aditya-L1 will carry out scientific studies of the Sun from a vantage point 1.5 million km above Earth.
UK scientists tackle the taboo subject of periods in polar research
How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation.
James Webb: Telescope reveals new detail in famous supernova
Looking like a pearl necklace, the object known as SN1987A is the closest star explosion to Earth.
Idalia: Florida assesses storm damage amid sense of relief
More than 300,000 people are still without power as Idalia, now a tropical storm, exits South Carolina.
RSPB boss apologises after charity calls ministers 'liars'
The conservation charity's boss says the "framing" of its social media post was "inappropriate".
Watch: Where had the best view of the blue supermoon?
The rare spectacle, not expected again until 2037, lit up the skies - here are the best views from around the world.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: ghostly face or fish?
A photo of a stargazer fish is one of several highly commended in Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Beekeepers to the rescue after 5 million bees fall off truck in Canada
One beekeeper who came to the rescue described a cloud of "angry, confused and homeless" bees.
Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon
The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.
Super blue Moon: Rare spectacle set to light up skies
The full Moon will be the largest and brightest of the year because of its close proximity to Earth.
Chandrayaan-3: What has India's Moon rover Pragyaan been up to since landing?
Pragyaan has had an eventful week - dodging craters, taking the Moon's temperature and checking for sulphur.
Ministers propose scrapping pollution rules to build more homes
The government says removing EU-era pollution restrictions on developments could "unblock" 100,000 new homes.
Satellite images show lightning strikes surrounding Tropical Storm Idalia
The storm was captured nearing Cuba and on a path towards Florida where it is expected to make landfall.
China’s summer of climate destruction
China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.
The indigenous groups fighting against the quest for 'white gold'
Indigenous communities in northern Argentina are determined to protect the land from lithium mining.
Virgin Galactic: Student Ana Mayers on going to space with her mum
Two weeks after she was in space with her mum, Ana Mayers is going back to university in Scotland.
Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons
The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather.
What are the concerns over the Fukushima water release?
Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.
Chandrayaan-3: India lunar rover Pragyaan takes a walk on the Moon
Chandrayaan-3's rover Pragyaan exits Vikram lander and takes first steps near the little-explored south pole.
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