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The Nasa astronauts prepare to head to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into nine months.

The Nasa astronauts prepare to head to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into nine months.

Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

The pair are due to begin their long delayed journey back to Earth in coming days.

Early-rising UK stargazers woke up to a "blood Moon" lunar eclipse early on Friday.

The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector

...and what happens to the body when you spend a year in space?

BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.

UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.

While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.

The government says it cannot accept any new applications for its key green farming funding scheme.

The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belem is undermining the cause, campaigners say.

Experts are assessing the potential fallout for marine species and nearby wildlife populations.

Households near new pylons are set to get up to 250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.

Wind and wave power is set to be included in calculations of the size of countries' economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations.

The mission was supposed to last 10 days but less then a day after landing, the craft is running out of power.

Private company Intuitive Machines IS aiming to look for water ice on the Moon's surface.

However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken.

Scientists have found a genetic cause of many labradors' - and some people's - tendency to overeat.

Inside Science unearths everything you need to know about these precious resources.

Inside Science unearths everything you need to know about these precious resources.

Government-backed heat pump installations in the UK reached record levels for 2024.

Government-backed heat pump installations in the UK reached record levels for 2024.

New part of the immune system - hidden inside our bodies - could be used to make new antibiotics.

Beavers captured from Scotland are released into the wild in England for the first time.

Experiments on mice could see hairy, genetically modified elephants living in the Arctic, a US company claims.

Experiments on mice could see hairy, genetically modified elephants living in the Arctic, a US company claims.

The iceberg appears to be stuck and may start breaking up near the island of South Georgia.

The world's most prestigious science institution has been considering whether to remove Musk as a fellow.

There are efforts under way to recycle and reuse more at what has been dubbed "the greatest show on Earth".

From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.

Data shows that spring has warmed by 1.8C in the UK since 1970 and this warming is having an impact on nature.

How a new atomic clock might be the way to tackle attacks on plane GPS systems

Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.

The decision follows years of trials but some farmers are concerned there could be negative impacts.

Funding agreed at UN conference in Rome that would attempt to tackle the rapid loss of biodiversity

The pea-sized brain was found in the skull of a 20-year-old man killed in the volcanic eruption.

The energy giant has announced its strategy after rivals also rowed back on green energy plans.

The energy giant has announced its strategy after rivals also rowed back on green energy plans.

The best chance to see as many as possible will be after sunset on Wednesday and Thursday.

The UK's greenhouse gas emissions should fall to 13% of 1990 levels by 2040, government advisors say.

The Liberal Party of Canada will soon choose a leader that will replace Justin Trudeau and become Canada's next prime minister.

Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.

Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to 3,000 a month.

Photographs of gulls eating anything from chips to starfish will help solve a scientific puzzle.

Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK

Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK

Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.