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Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?
The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?
Artemis II crew head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before
The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.
Earthset and a solar eclipse: Nasa releases first images from Moon fly-by
The first two images show an 'Earthrise' and the solar eclipse the astronauts viewed.
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.
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.
Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
Nature reserve helping restore crane population
The site is home to three breeding pairs and has welcomed 26 chicks since 2007.
'World first' gene project helping rare monkeys
Mapping the DNA of Crinkle, a Barbary macaque at Trentham Monkey Forest, will fight wildlife crime.
Beavers return to county for first time in 400 years
The "ecosystem engineers" are released on the Southill Estate after two years of careful planning.
Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state
Hunger is a likely reason the whale, dubbed Willapa Willy, travelled inland, experts say.
Litter Wombles launch second recycling machine
Bottles and cans are exchanged for a printed ticket that can be swapped for rewards.
Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".
Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation
Susan Charlesworth trains astronauts for space and says Nasa's mission will impact millions.
Space mission to image Earth's protective bubble
Scientists from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Dorking are helping launch the spacecraft.
Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space
The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.
What Artemis II astronauts saw in Moon fly-by
Nasa has released the first photographs taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their fly-by of the Moon.
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?
Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar
The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.
'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farms
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.
Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled
The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology.
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
A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.
The UK government announces a £2billion investment in quantum computing.
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.
Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.
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.
Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power
Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?
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