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China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening, affecting Shanghai and other parts of eastern China.
'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands
With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.
Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip
A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.
Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland
Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China
The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.
Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
Is this the best day of the year for stargazing?
Put 12 August in the diary for some of the best astronomical events of the year.
Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.
Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition
The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anaemia.
Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS
Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar arrays to the space station.
Longest serving volunteer helps boost bird numbers
Bird charity's longest serving volunteer helps achieve big success in boosting species recovery.
Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip
A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.
'If we worry about erosion, we will never get any sleep'
Derick Bowler says even if he won the lottery he knows he would not be able to stop nature.
Waste company owner is a 'woman in a man's world'
A woman who runs a waste collection firm says she was warned not to get involved in the industry.
Couple turning inherited farm into nature site
The farm in Cockermouth is undergoing a 30-year project to boost wildlife there.
1999: Solar eclipse experienced from Alderney
Footage of people in Alderney catching the best view in the British Isles of the solar eclipse.
Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland
Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
What can we see during the partial solar eclipse?
Ways to safely enjoy the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.
What you need to know about the solar eclipse over Yorkshire
Yorkshire residents have a rare chance to see the best view of a solar eclipse since 1999 next week.
Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say
A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.
What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?
Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels?
What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica
Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.
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 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.
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
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.
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