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How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".
UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll
There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland.
More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.
How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week.
It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.
Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship
The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.
Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable?
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled as the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.
Rain returns for some parts of the UK
Rain is returning for some of us this weekend – but is it enough for places that have seen little or now rain for weeks?
Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.
Scientists find the secret of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple
Can you be fined for using a hosepipe?
Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.
Volunteer scheme credited with changing man's life
Michael Reynolds, 27, says the scheme helps him to "get away from day-to-day life".
'Off the scale' haul of nitrous oxide cans found
Litterpickers say they found 82 in a day, and normally find between three and 12.
The nature reserve where 'magical' glow worms thrive
The nature reserve in Sussex is seen as a 'stronghold' for the near threatened glow worm.
Littering fines draw in almost £100k across county
New figures reveal which councils in Cambridgeshire have issued the most fines for littering.
Why scientists watched grass grow for 170 years
Started by Victorians, Rothamsted Research are monitoring how grass grows.
UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
Nasa boss praises rise of women in science
Dr Nicola Fox says she was one of four women on her science course at university in the 1991.
Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship
The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.
'Buck Moon' set to light up sky
July's full Moon is set to be a special one - Sophia Herod explains why.
When can you see the Perseid meteor shower?
The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.
Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.
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.
The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
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.
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.
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.
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