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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.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
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.
Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
£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.
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
'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.
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
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.
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.
Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
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.
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.
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".
Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests
Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.
Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
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.
Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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