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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.
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
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.
New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
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.
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.
Rare butterflies spotted after 430 trees planted
Rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies have been spotted after volunteers planted elm trees.
Saving gorillas by helping humans
In South West Uganda, mountain gorillas are being saved by helping humans.
Charity fundraises to bring back wildlife
The trust is aiming to raise £40K to create wildlife-rich public spaces.
Huge containers of liquid waste dumped by roadside
Containers dumped on the A35 leaked into a drainage channel, raising environmental concerns.
Sand dredging may have greater impact on Lough Neagh
The QUB team says it is the first time several techniques have been combined to analyse the effect.
'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.
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.
Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.
Watch: Dashcam captures meteor soaring through sky
A meteor that experts say was travelling over the North Sea is spotted in Northamptonshire.
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.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
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.
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
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.
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.
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
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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