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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Nasa's Artemis II mission
The Artemis II mission has taken its four astronauts further into space than anyone has been before.
'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.
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.
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.
Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit
Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.
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.
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.
Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
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.
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.
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.
'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
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.
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?
What have we learnt from Artemis II?
Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
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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