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Muons: 'Strong' evidence found for a new force of nature
Physicists may have just made a major breakthrough in our understanding of the Universe.
Britain's electricity system 'greenest ever' over Easter
Sunny and windy weather led to a surge in renewable sources of energy, the operator says.
City drivers 'should think twice' before buying SUVs
The boss of the RAC Foundation says drivers in urban areas should consider which car is most appropriate.
Leeds Bradford Airport development plan ruling delayed
The government is to take more time to examine a £150m scheme to redevelop Leeds Bradford Airport.
Bronze Age slab found in France is oldest 3D map in Europe
The Bronze Age engravings are a map of part of Brittany, north-west France, researchers believe.
Light pollution: How lockdown has darkened our skies
One impact of lockdown is that there has been a big reduction in light pollution in some areas.
Vitamin D: The truth about an alleged Covid ‘cover-up’
The vitamin is being studied - but why do some claim evidence is being ignored?
Companies back moratorium on deep sea mining
A long-running dispute over plans to start mining the ocean floor has suddenly flared up.
Wally the Walrus: Fears for safety as Tenby tourists get 'too close'
Conservationists urge Tenby tourists to enjoy the stray mammal's temporary visit "from a distance".
Mustard gas among toxic waste in Wales' old landfill sites
Environmental campaigners dub the 1,572 locations across Wales "ticking time bombs".
World’s largest ocean monitoring system BRUVS launched
Marine scientist Professor Jessica Meeuwig on her hopes for a new ocean monitoring system.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid strike gave rise to Amazon rainforest
The asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs gave birth to tropical rainforests, a study suggests.
USS Johnston: Sub dives to deepest-known shipwreck
A submersible has reached the USS Johnston, which lies 6.5km beneath the waves in the Pacific.
Seal Alliance asks walkers to give the animals space as lockdown eases
The Seal Alliance warns that getting too close to the animals can lead to their injury and death.
Garden centres 'failing to stop peat sales'
Just one of 20 retailers contacted by The Wildlife Trusts says it will remove peat from its shelves this year.
Then and now: Rising temperatures threaten corals
In a monthly feature, we explain how warming waters threaten the survival of a wonder of the seas.
Should airports be allowed to expand?
Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand?
How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash
Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.
Climate change: Net zero targets are 'pie in the sky'
Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades.
COP26: Government has 'no plans' to delay climate summit
Downing Street sources reject reports the COP26 meeting in Glasgow will be postponed until next year.
Sewage discharged into rivers 400,000 times in 2020
Waterways in England had sewage discharged into them for three million hours
Skull of dinosaur called 'one who causes fear' found in Patagonia
The animal had horns and a large skull making it a fearsome predator around 85 million years ago.
Science cuts could see experts leave UK, warns Nobel laureate
Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse also says science is crucial for dealing with climate change.
A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
Those who fly more should be taxed more, and air miles incentives should be banned, campaigners say.
Climate change: China absent from key UK meeting
Despite an official UK invite, China is not taking part in a key summit on climate and development.
Japan's cherry blossom 'earliest peak since 812'
The early peak is thought to be linked to climate change as spring temperatures rise.
Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier
A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.
Long spaceflights and endurance swimming can 'shrink the heart'
Spaceflight and endurance swimming can both cause the heart to lose mass, say researchers.
Covid: Secret filming exposes contamination risk at test results lab
A BBC undercover reporter saw practices that could mean people receiving a wrong test result.
Climate change: Consumer pose 'growing threat' to tropical forests
Imports of coffee, cocoa and beef in rich countries cause the loss of almost four trees per person per year.
Suez Canal: How did they move the Ever Given?
The giant cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal has been successfully moved after nearly a week.
'Spongy roads' to be Slough's new claim to fame
Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer.
'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'
Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.
Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off
Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues.
The real reason humans are the dominant species
How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.
Green Homes Grant scheme to insulate houses axed
Homeowners were invited to apply for grants to insulate houses but the scheme is being suddenly ended.
Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says
The space agency rules out a 2068 threat to Earth from the "poster child for hazardous asteroids".
'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained
Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.
More chances to see the Northern Lights
Activity on the sun, crucial for generating the charged particles we see in the sky as the aurora, is now on the increase . Our BBC Weather Watchers have grabbed some great shots of the recently and there could be more opportunities in the coming years as solar activity increases. Simon King finds out more.
Bangladesh at 50: Why climate change could destroy my ancestral home
As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parents' country.
Extinction: Elephants driven to the brink by poaching
The ivory trade and habitat loss combine to push Africa's elephants closer to extinction.
Facial recognition beats the Covid-mask challenge
As people all over the world mask up, how has the facial-recognition industry coped?
New Alan Turing £50 note design is revealed
The banknote will enter circulation on 23 June - Alan Turing's birthday - and will be made of polymer.
Why cutting down trees can be good for the climate
Tree felling is helping to restore an ancient ecosystem which can store even more carbon than trees do.
Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'
A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival.
Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark
A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain.
UK seeks to drill more oil and gas from North Sea
More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces.
Machine finds tantalising hints of new physics
A team working at the Large Hadron Collider finds signs of new physical laws.
Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid
It looks like the viruses that cause colds wins in the battle to infect our cells.
Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'
She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley.
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