Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 17:32
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.
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Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 17:32
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.
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Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there's a cultural shift

Health News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 16:06
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.
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Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 15:24
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains.
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Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 08:24
A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".
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Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 08:24
A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".
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Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 08:17
A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded.
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Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 05:26
The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.
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Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

Health News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 02:50
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.
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The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 02:46
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
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The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 02:46
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
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Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it?

Health News BBC - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 19:30
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests
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Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it?

Health News BBC - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 19:30
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests
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Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

Scientific News BBC - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 19:27
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
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Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

Scientific News BBC - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 19:27
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
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From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat

Scientific News BBC - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:19
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
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Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation

Scientific News BBC - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:52
Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders.
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Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia

Scientific News BBC - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:05
Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.
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All in the Mind

Health News BBC - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 12:00
What does the evidence tell us?
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'Right to grow' helping wild flowers bloom

Scientific News BBC - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 09:05
Supporters say growing flowers or food on unused land can improve mental health and local pride.
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