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See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.
What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
Where in the West Country to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999
The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.
What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.
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.
'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers
Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB.
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.
Free diver, 21, wants to 'give back' to the ocean that has helped him
Iesetyn Morgan regularly free dives and shares the footage of marine life on social media.
Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.
England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
Farm to become 'beacon of hope' nature reserve
Avon Wildlife Trust says it will transform the 44-acre farm into a haven for birds, bats and newts.
Peat burning underground sparks heathland flare-up
The small fire on Tuesday comes nearly two weeks after the heathland fire that burned for five days.
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
Huge wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office
Eilish Rothney says the nest, which has engulfed her ring binders, is about 1m (3.2ft) tall.
Death of swan family leaves residents 'devastated'
The council says there is blue-green algae on the lake which can be damaging for wildlife.
Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet?
The SpaceX rocket part has crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater, images from orbiting satellites should arrive in the coming hours and days.
Part of SpaceX rocket believed to have struck Moon
A stray SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a crater
See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.
Eclipse a 'once or twice in a lifetime' event
A Guernsey astronomer says people will have to wait until 2081 for the next total eclipse.
What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
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.
Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
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.
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
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?
Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.
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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