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Lunar eclipse to grace pre-dawn sky
UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.
How bad could the ship collision be for the environment?
Experts are assessing the potential fallout for marine species and nearby wildlife populations.
Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.
Toppled private spacecraft can't complete Moon mission
The mission was supposed to last 10 days but less then a day after landing, the craft is running out of power.
US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades
However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken.
Genetic drive to overeat found in labradors and humans
Scientists have found a genetic cause of many labradors' - and some people's - tendency to overeat.
UK homes install subsidised heat pumps at record level
Government-backed heat pump installations in the UK reached record levels for 2024.
Scientists discover new part of the immune system
New part of the immune system - hidden inside our bodies - could be used to make new antibiotics.
Woolly mice designed to engineer mammoth-like elephants
Experiments on mice could see hairy, genetically modified elephants living in the Arctic, a US company claims.
Wild beaver release approved for England
The decision follows years of trials but some farmers are concerned there could be negative impacts.
BP shuns renewables in return to oil and gas
The energy giant has announced its strategy after rivals also rowed back on green energy plans.
Nations salvage funding deal to reverse wildlife decline
Funding agreed at UN conference in Rome that would attempt to tackle the rapid loss of biodiversity
Man's brain turned to glass by hot Vesuvius ash cloud
The pea-sized brain was found in the skull of a 20-year-old man killed in the volcanic eruption.
Seven planets to be visible in night sky for last time until 2040
The best chance to see as many as possible will be after sunset on Wednesday and Thursday.
The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about
Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.
£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant
Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.
'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise
Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK
World's sea-ice falls to record low
The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.
More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation
The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.
Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement
The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.
Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station
The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.
'Build baby build', says PM as he sets out nuclear plan
The government wants to make it quicker and easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.
Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels
The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.
Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant
The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.
UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth
The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032
Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?
The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".
Scenic loch becomes magnet for Scotland's plastic waste
One of Scotland's biggest plastic problems, the Arrochar litter sink, sits at the head of Loch Long.
Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space
Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.
Nasa astronaut stuck in space ventures outside
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.
Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts?
Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life
The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.
Somebody moved UK's oldest satellite, and no-one knows who or why
Britain's oldest satellite is in the wrong part of the sky, but no-one's really sure who moved it.
What's next for Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket?
The world's most powerful rocket is expected to be back in action again soon
Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew
A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.
Astronauts reveal what life is like on ISS – and how they deal with 'space smell'
As Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend months longer than planned on ISS, three astronauts tell us what life is like in orbit.
Reservoir of liquid water found deep in Martian rocks
Studies of quakes detected from the planet's surface found it in the planet's rocky outer crust.
Europe's Ariane-6 rocket blasts off on maiden flight
After a successful launch, the upper-stage of the rocket goes on to experience an anomaly.
Who owns the Moon? A new space race means it could be up for grabs
A race for the lunar surface's resources is currently under way. What’s to stop a Wild West opening up?
Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.
UK homes install subsidised heat pumps at record level
Government-backed heat pump installations in the UK reached record levels for 2024.
Woolly mice designed to engineer mammoth-like elephants
Experiments on mice could see hairy, genetically modified elephants living in the Arctic, a US company claims.
Half of homes need heat pump by 2040, government told
The UK's greenhouse gas emissions should fall to 13% of 1990 levels by 2040, government advisors say.
BP shuns renewables in return to oil and gas
The energy giant has announced its strategy after rivals also rowed back on green energy plans.
World's glaciers melting faster than ever recorded
The planet's glaciers have lost 5% of their ice in little over 20 years, according to a major study.
How Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' pledge is affecting other countries
Some major carbon-emitting countries are hinting they may follow suit as the US opts to ramp up fossil fuels.
Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement
The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.
First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.
'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.
UK's biggest ever dinosaur footprint site unearthed
About 200 footprints made by dinosaurs 166 million years ago have been unearthed in a quarry in Oxfordshire.
Planes are having their GPS hacked. Could new clocks keep them safe?
How a new atomic clock might be the way to tackle attacks on plane GPS systems
Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?
The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".
Fatbergs turned into perfume - inside Britain's bizarre new industrial revolution
The UK led the way in this field of science until recently - but now other countries have overtaken. So, how can that lead be recovered?
Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious
With the risk factors increasing, is it still safe to live in areas prone to these disasters - and can fireproofing ever work?
Will flights really reach net zero by 2050 - and at what cost to passengers?
Governments don’t want to tell people they’re going to have to pay more, argues an expert.
Inside Science unearths everything you need to know about these precious resources.
Google has launched a new AI tool called Co-Scientist. How good is it?
An asteroid is heading in our direction. Will it hit us in 2032?
The United States is the world’s science superpower. But is their role under threat?
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