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New charter gives River Wye the right to be free from pollution
The Wye has become the first river in the UK to have a charter covering it from source to sea.
Rare coastal grassland restoration completed
Almost £1m is spent successfully restoring magnesian limestone grasslands in County Durham.
First osprey chick of the year hatches
The chick emerged from its egg in a nest at Poole Harbour on Friday at 15:10 BST.
Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown
Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket, which landed in a planned fiery explosion on Friday.
SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight
The first attempted launch on Thursday was postponed due to a malfunctioning hydraulic pin in the launch tower.
The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.
How to keep cool at your summer festivals
As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.
Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister says
The regulations were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers across Wales.
Musk could become world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk's SpaceX has revealed its plans to go public in the US, allowing people to trade shares in the firm on the stock market.
Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.
Tropical house with thousands of butterflies opens
The new Sussex Butterfly Gardens will be home to thousands of butterflies for people to visit.
Elon Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.
Glow worms and slime moulds found in Scotland's declining rainforest
A citizen science project is aiming to document species on the Cowal Peninsula for the first time in 50 years.
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El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.
How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing site
River Action says water quality depends on discharges upstream and says check before swimming.
SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
Lake study shows ways to 'cancel' climate impact
The Environment Agency says new research will help it inform future action at Windermere.
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
'Mass negligence' not to prepare for more deadly heat and flooding
Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body.
Why Isle of Man is 'ideal' for building rainforests
Conservationists say the Isle of Man has the perfect conditions to create temperate rainforests.
Residents find chemicals 43k times water standard
Residents near former RAF base say independent testing shows high levels of forever chemicals.
UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.
Animal park welcomes four Sumatran tiger cubs
There are fewer than 400 of Sumatran tigers left in the wild, according to the park.
Plan to track for signs of endangered water vole
Water vole numbers nationally are in free fall, with more than 90 per cent lost since the 1970s.
Europe's oldest science park could be redeveloped
Cambridge Science Park submits plans which could create 20,000 jobs and new public spaces.
Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline
Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.
Blue Flags awarded but one beach misses out
Keep Britain Tidy awards six Blue Flags but Avon Beach misses out because of a slip-up.
Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown
The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.
Rare plant makes comeback from brink of extinction
The Kentish milkwort has seen a seven-fold increase since conservation efforts in 2013.
Is it safe to swim at England's bathing sites?
Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe
US firm set to buy satellite station in £37m deal
A Texas-based company wants to expand its deep space communitcations network.
A woolly solution to NI's peatland problems?
Could locally-sourced wool restore peatlands and reduce the carbon cost of conservation?
'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites
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What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
City's historic Assembly Rooms to be repaired
York Conservation Trust says the Grade I-listed building needs work to its roof and portico.
'Beekeeping helps me clear my mind and get better headspace'
Jenson, 17, says it helped him feel good to return to school after four years learning at home.
Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth
The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.
'Alarming-looking' caterpillar webs in park 'harmless'
Butterfly Conservation says while the effect of the webs "can look alarming", they protect against predators.
Fen Cottage granted Grade II listed status
Historic England says the cottage is "a rare record" of how people depended on their surroundings.
Watch: Presenter flies in to host air quality special
Environment correspondent Jon Cuthill paraglides into position ahead of a BBC South special.
How air pollution is being monitored
The main source of pollution is local emissions, created by things like traffic and manufacturing.
White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings
Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.
Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museum
There are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.
Walkers urged not to trample fragile bluebells
The Woodland Trust urges people to "stick to the path" when visiting and photographing bluebell woods.
Award for scientist who brought space to millions
James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.
Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain
PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.
Dumped goldfish endangering native carp in lake
The Environment Agency is seeking the abandoned pets in order to protect native fish.
How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save hedgehogs from extinction
The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.
Nature recovery zones inspired by Attenborough
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust says the campaign, focusing on nature recovery, is its biggest yet.
Why Gen Z birdwatchers are flocking to reserves
Bempton Cliffs, one of the UK's largest sanctuaries, has seen a notable rise in younger twitchers.
How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries
From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.
Pupils' release butterflies for David Attenborough
Children release 100 butterflies at a Warwickshire farm for the broadcaster's centennial.
David Attenborough's 'secret superpower' celebrated on 100th birthday
BBC producers talk about working with Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.
Rare white-tailed eagles draw crowds of watchers
Photographers travel across the country to catch a glimpse of the birds in Christchurch.
Celebrating David Attenborough's 100th birthday in the South
As Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old, here is how he helped nature in Hampshire and Dorset.
New zoo enclosure for 'nature's clean-up crew'
The zoo says it hopes it will "inspire visitors to appreciate and help protect" endangered vultures.
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
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We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
Endangered eel population boost hopes
The European eel population has declined sharply since the 1980s due to environmental factors.
Drivers 'chucking stuff out of windows' blamed as litter on 99% of main roads
Sweet wrappers, drinks containers and fast-food packaging were the most common items, campaigners said.
Teens react to iconic David Attenborough moments
To mark Attenborough's 100th birthday BBC Bitesize invited teens to react to some of his encounters.
Fears for young fish after pollution incident
'Hundreds' of salmon may have died at Tievenny Burn in County Tyrone, anglers say.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
A new scientific analysis of the event shows tiny earthquakes triggered a massive landslide.
'Fire weather' contributing to longer wildfire seasons, say scientists
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".
Beavers spotted in nature reserve for first time
The pair are filmed swimming in the water at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, near Ringwood.
Companies pay out to charity after slurry incidents
The three companies has paid out a total of £33,500 after the Environment Agency's investigations.
Wildlife park welcomes three male Asiatic lions
There are about 500 to 600 Asiatic lions left in the wild which only live in Gir Forest, India.
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
How a hurricane created a 'precious saltmarsh'
This year marks 30 years since a storm breached sea defenses in Porlock.
Pine marten kit receives round-the-clock care after siblings died
The kit was rescued from a bin in Wales and is now being looked after at Vale Wildlife Hospital.
Nature haven 'trashed' after four-year wait for protection decision
Activists claim developers are damaging the area while NatureScot considers whether or not to designate it a protected site.
No ban on over-the-counter pet flea treatments in Jersey
It comes as the UK looks to restrict the products to vet visits.
'Mournes could take centuries to recover from wildfires'
One conservation expert says repeated fires in The Mournes are like "death by a thousand cuts".
Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.
Sewage having 'alarming' impact on underwater forests along UK coast
Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
Thousands of trees creating habitat 'powerhouses'
Friends of the Lake District say the hedgerows will create new habitats and boost biodiversity.
Red squirrels 'close to extinction' in England
A petition set up by campaign group Save Our Reds, has attracted more than 75,000 signatures.
How ospreys were 'tricked' into breeding in Dorset
Reintroducing ospreys to Dorset involved convincing birds they had been born there.
Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
Eggs of elusive bird rescued by firefighters during wildfire
During a wildfire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh on Thursday, a curlew nest directly in the fire's path was found.
Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
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'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitudes to net zero changing?
Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution
The Office for Environmental Protection said existing regulations are insufficient to deliver necessary water quality improvements.
'Disgusting' clinical waste dumped on Sheppey beaches
"Hundreds" of clinical waste vials are among thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped waste.
More cash to tackle willow threat at wetland
Telford and Wrekin Council has been given more money to carry out the conservation work.
Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs
Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
Calls to revive Jersey driverless car plans
Environmental groups say the government should move away from "car-centric' models.
£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election
The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.
'Pioneering' study to boost bee numbers at Wakehurst
The study is part of Wakehurst's Nature Unlocked programme, which aims to improve biodiversity.
Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
How do you restore the wild spaces of a corner of England?
Plans to improve nature have been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.
Boats to rock pools: Marine makeover for yacht club seawall
Ten artificial rock pools have been installed along Strangford Yacht Club's seawall as a refuge for marine life.
How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert
The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.
Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays
BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.
'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'
Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.
Wildlife arriving at newly created wetland
Birds are starting to notice the potential new feeding ground as the Fenland project is completed.
A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty heads for auction
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and has never been exhibited before.
Where, when and how can you get involved in IOM wildlife week?
The annual celebration of the Isle of Man's natural environment and wildlife gets under way.
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Plogging the Brighton Marathon
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
'Empower young people to be bold conservationists'
Young people are not so risk averse, says the Springwatch presenter on a visit to Norwich.
Eco-resident calls for ban on artificial grass
Jonathan Huggins says it will cause an ecological "catastrophe", but Lee Symonds says it's not so bad.
Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.
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Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
Former love‑triangle osprey lays fourth egg
It is the third year in a row female Osprey CJ7 has laid a clutch of four eggs at the site in Poole.
Landmarks recreated as bug hotels near station
Safe havens for insects and small animals have been installed near Burley Park Station in Leeds.
Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit
Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.
Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work
Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.
Charity offers to boost river conservation funds
The Severn Rivers Trust will match donations made to an appeal to protect the River Teme.
Project to protect 'lost' spider gets funding boost
The tiny diamond-backed spider was thought to be extinct before it was rediscovered in 2017.
Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".
The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving Earth
Belfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.
One of UK's rarest flies returns to Cairngorms thanks to jam jar incubators
Conservationists say a captive breeding programme has now released 30,000 pine hoverflies into the wild.
Council 'will listen' to weedkiller objections
Demonstrations are held outside the council HQ as the use of weedkiller is debated.
Areas getting 'beaver ready' for possible release
Beavers were brought back to the Forest of Dean eight years ago, centuries after their UK extinction.
How to spot the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower
A meteor shower first recorded almost 3,000 years ago is lighting up UK skies this week. Here is how best to watch it.
Group behind Galloway National Park campaign disbanded
A group established to put forward the argument for a national park in Galloway has been dissolved.
Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity?
The nature corridor would stretch from the Lee Valley Regional Park to the Thames via Tower Hamlets.
Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
Fire at protected nesting site treated as arson
Conservationists say the blaze on Sunday evening has destroyed three acres used by nesting birds.
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.
How did a scientist fleeing the Red Army end up in Armagh?
A university student has helped chronicle the life and exile of renowned astronomer and astrophysicist Ernst Öpik.
Fears for more than 1,000 toads after reservoir drained by water company
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
'We want to give a voice to Lough Neagh', singers say
Campaigners gathered at several locations around Lough Neagh to come together to 'Sing for the Lough'.
'It would break my heart' - wind farm plans leave people divided
People have contacted BBC Your Voice about plans for onshore wind farms across Wales.
How the battle for Bempton's birds was won
Campaigners fought to stop day-trippers shooting thousands of birds at a time on Yorkshire's coast.
Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions
Seeing Artemis has made space careers a reality for children, says a woman who promotes STEM jobs.
Campaigners hope to save rare rainforest habitat
Volunteers are raising funding to continue work to restore a temperate rainforest in Cumbria.
'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.
Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.
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What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
Rare butterflies spotted after 430 trees planted
Rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies have been spotted after volunteers planted elm trees.
Saving gorillas by helping humans
In South West Uganda, mountain gorillas are being saved by helping humans.
Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets
Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professionals.
Charity fundraises to bring back wildlife
The trust is aiming to raise £40K to create wildlife-rich public spaces.
Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon
From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?
Huge containers of liquid waste dumped by roadside
Containers dumped on the A35 leaked into a drainage channel, raising environmental concerns.
Sand dredging may have greater impact on Lough Neagh
The QUB team says it is the first time several techniques have been combined to analyse the effect.
Watch: Dashcam captures meteor soaring through sky
A meteor that experts say was travelling over the North Sea is spotted in Northamptonshire.
Wetter winter and warmer summer hit marine life
Experts from Plymouth Marine Laboratory have been working to test local waters.
UK butterflies declining after 50 years of data
Volunteers led by Dorset-based Butterfly Conservation have gathered more than 44m records.
Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of
A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
Interstellar A&E: The Scottish doctor of space medicine
Dr Christina Mackaill has been teaching emergency departments about how to treat astronauts after returning to Earth.
New footage shows joy at Orion capsule hatch being opened
Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a happy reunion with the four astronauts.
New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
Watch: Moment meteor soars across Suffolk sky
Denise Hubert captured the outer space phenomenon on doorbell camera in Kesgrave.
Raw sewage posters at lough not official, says minister
The signs describe Belfast Lough as "highly contaminated with raw sewage" and tell people not to go into the water.
Consultation 'critical' for golden eagle release
Experts say landowners need to be on board before any golden eagle-release in northern England.
Artemis II inspires student rocket builders
Cambridge University students want to be the first in Europe to send a rocket to the edge of space.
Footage captures meteor crossing the sky
Experts say the meteor, seen in the early hours of Monday, likely burned up over the North Sea.
Surrey's blue tit bucks national trend in bird study
The blue tit is the most common bird spotted in Surrey, while the house sparrow is across the UK.
Suspected meteorite caught on camera
Lex Adair noticed a bright light had crossed the night sky at about 00:30 BST.
Meteor lights up night sky over Kent
Watch footage of a bright green fireball captured over Herne Bay in the early hours of Monday morning.
Footage captures meteor flying across the sky
Footage appears to capture a meteor from various angles across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Charity plans to release wild beavers into rivers
Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to reintroduce up to 50 of the semi-aquatic mammals unenclosed.
Floating wetlands plan to boost coastal ecosystems
The new project will see specially designed floating saltmarshes deployed in coastal waters.
'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Nasa's Artemis crew welcomed home
The four astronauts who flew in Nasa's Artemis II mission around the moon have been welcomed home.
Trying the physical tests Artemis crew face back on Earth
The BBC's Science editor tries the health checks Nasa carries out on its astronauts.
Hopes more pine martens will be born in the wild
Conservation charity expects more kits to be born on Dartmoor and Exmoor.
Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing
The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species
Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.
Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men
Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.
World's first safari park celebrates 60 years
Staff at Longleat Safari Park share their memories of working there.
Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.
Watch the Artemis II re-entry: Separation, blackout, then splashdown
The four crew members of the Artemis II are back on Earth after their 10-day mission to the Moon.
Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part
The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.
Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?
The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.
What it's like when your dad's an astronaut
Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen's daughter said she loves her dad 'to the moon and back'.
Spacecraft aims to prevent Moon flyby blackouts
Engineers are building Lunar Pathfinder - a spacecraft to cut Moon mission communications blackouts.
What impact could the weather have on the splashdown of Artemis II?
How could the weather impact the splashdown of Artemis II?
UK band linked to Artemis II's toilet trouble
The Oxford band joke a vial they lost in 2024 in the space capsule caused the toilet malfunctions.
Laser firm 'over the moon' to play a part in Artemis II space mission
Last year, the Welsh space sector contributed £345m to the economy.
How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth
The Artemis crew will return to Earth on 10 April after a 10-day mission that took them around the Moon.
Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.
BBC tours Orion spacecraft model ahead of Artemis II return
The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to bring the Artemis II crew back to Earth on 10 April.
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Watch: How the US Navy will help recover the Artemis II crew
The Orion spacecraft is expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego on 10 April.
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What have we learnt from Artemis II?
Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II
Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.
What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather?
Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.
Nature reserve helping restore crane population
The site is home to three breeding pairs and has welcomed 26 chicks since 2007.
Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation
Susan Charlesworth trains astronauts for space and says Nasa's mission will impact millions.
Space mission to image Earth's protective bubble
Scientists from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Dorking are helping launch the spacecraft.
What Artemis II astronauts saw in Moon fly-by
Nasa has released the first photographs taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their fly-by of the Moon.
College on mission to launch students into space
Students are learning all about the opportunities available within the region's space industry.
Goonhilly Earth Station tracks Artemis II
The work of the team at Goonhilly Earth Station is shining a light on Cornwall's space sector.
Has Artemis II shown we can again land on the Moon?
The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?
Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds
The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
'World first' gene project helping rare monkeys
Mapping the DNA of Crinkle, a Barbary macaque at Trentham Monkey Forest, will fight wildlife crime.
Beavers return to county for first time in 400 years
The "ecosystem engineers" are released on the Southill Estate after two years of careful planning.
Moon fly-by sees astronauts regain contact with Earth and head for home
The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.
Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes
Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: "It is so great to hear from Earth again."
Moment Artemis II sets distance record being farthest from Earth
The crew broke a previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171km) set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, and they are still heading further away from Earth.
What's on the far side of the Moon?
Artemis II's looping path has carried the crew around the far side of the Moon.
Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's wife died from cancer in 2020 at age 46.
'We might look at the far side of the moon, and then change our socks'
In a series of interviews, the Artemis II astronauts discussed their life in space.
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.
'Something we have never seen before': Artemis II crew describe far side of Moon
Astronauts on Artemis II have entered the third day of their mission around the far side of the Moon and back again.
Why Artemis II crew will lose communications for part of their mission
Artemis II is now on a looping path that will carry the crew around the far side of the Moon and back again.
Call for citizen scientists to collect space dust
Resident are urged to join a cosmic quest for micrometeorites from space landing in their gutters.
Litter Wombles launch second recycling machine
Bottles and cans are exchanged for a printed ticket that can be swapped for rewards.
UK's largest opencast mine restoration decision to be taken by Welsh government
Merthyr South Wales Ltd sparked anger after submitting a new - and cheaper - restoration plan.
Pop-up planetarium brings cosmos to city
People can learn about the night sky in a new attraction at Hull's Queen Victoria Square.
Plan to bring more beavers back takes step forward
Forestry England wants to hear from local landowners to identify 20 potential release sites.
Artemis II crew share first words from space
The team completes a critical engine burn that will propel the spacecraft to the far side of the Moon.
'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space
The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.
Jersey scraps phase-out of petrol and diesel cars
Environment Minister Steve Luce says the plan did not have public backing.
Students learn more about nature in new programme
Children from Le Rocquier are working with GROW Jersey to see how they can protect the environment.
Project prevents Guernsey extinction of rare flower
A project has successfully propagated the rare flower from the island's last wild population.
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Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.
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Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
High above Earth, Artemis II crew prepare to thrust on to the Moon
After a spectacular launch the astronauts are preparing for a high-stakes engine burn out of Earth's orbit.
Water and wildlife return to farmland ponds
Two restored ponds on the Hertfordshire-Essex border see recovery, including breeding newts.
Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar
The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.
First live view of Artemis II crew since arriving in space
Nasa astronauts conducted a number of different tests on board the Orion spacecraft - including practising manoeuvring the capsule.
Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?
What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?
Scientists excited to receive first Artemis signal
The station in Cornwall is helping to track Artemis II in its crewed mission to the Moon.
How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen's mission to the Moon
Inspired by a picture of Neil Armstrong, the Ontario-born astronaut has dreamed of space since he was a child.
'You can feel the force of it': Watch BBC science editor react to launch
Nasa's Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon.
Fertiliser made from human wee to help grow new forest
Scientists behind a project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser hope to grow their first forest.
Passengers watch Artemis II blast off from commercial plane
People on a commercial flight were treated to a rare view of the launch of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in half a century.
World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, still alive despite reports of death
A widely circulated social media post purporting to belong to the tortoise's vet has been revealed to be a hoax.
'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off
There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful and spectacular launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.
Everything you need to know about Nasa's Artemis II mission
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years plans to circle the moon and take astronauts further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.
'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch
Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.
Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch
From spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.
Breakthrough Cancer Treatment Shows Promise in Late-Stage Clinical Trials
A novel immunotherapy approach has demonstrated remarkable results in treating previously untreatable forms of cancer, raising hopes for patients worldwide.
Project to bring rare butterfly back to Yorkshire
The UK's largest native butterfly has not been seen in the region for more than a century.
Zoo welcomes 'vulnerable' giant anteater pup
The anteater pup's gender is not yet known as it "prefers the safety of mum" for now, the zoo says.
Space Agency Announces Plans for Crewed Mission to Mars by 2035
A detailed roadmap for sending humans to Mars was unveiled, including plans for an orbital station, lunar base, and the development of new deep-space transport vehicles.
'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
What are the new bin rules in England?
New rules requiring weekly food waste collections for all homes in England have come into force.
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Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
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A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.
England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather
Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.
Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farms
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.
Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.
Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled
The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology.
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.
Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection
The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years.
What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?
The government wants more homes to have heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use and drive down energy bills.
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The UK government announces a £2billion investment in quantum computing.
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
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New research on what three very hot years can tell us about climate change.
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
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Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.
The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power
Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?