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England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
Where 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.
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.
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.
Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car
Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.
Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect
Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.
Mountaineer who began fossil hunting after near-death experience discovers rare 'sea dragon'
Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.
Stunning photos capture July's Buck Moon over the UK
Skygazers captured brilliant photos of July's full Moon as it rose over the UK on Wednesday.
Can a heatwave cause trees to fall?
Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why.
More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations
A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups.
'Upsetting' that camp fire likely led to rare habitat blaze
The area's National Trust countryside manager says nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals and amphibians will have died.
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
Vow to tackle city problem of nitrous oxide misuse
The city agrees to crack down on the Class C drug with public education and enforcement measures.
Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect
Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.
Where 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.
Bagpipes - the first defence against alien invaders?
Oxfordshire piper's tunes could soon make it to the moon under the plans of an space entrepreneur.
Jodrell Bank cuts 'a disappointing gamble'
Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".
Buck Moon lights up Devon and Cornwall skies
The July full moon is expected to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday.
What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do?
When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy.
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.
More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux
Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.
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.
Source: BBC News