BBC News - Science & Environment
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Wed, 05/06/2026 - 08:18
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".
Mon, 05/04/2026 - 15:11
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
Sat, 05/02/2026 - 13:46
Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
Sat, 05/02/2026 - 02:01
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
Fri, 05/01/2026 - 17:44
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:00
We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 16:19
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:46
Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:36
Telford and Wrekin Council has been given more money to carry out the conservation work.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:26
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:26
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:37
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:23
Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:09
Environmental groups say the government should move away from "car-centric' models.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:01
The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 02:20
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 21:59
The study is part of Wakehurst's Nature Unlocked programme, which aims to improve biodiversity.
Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:17
Plans to improve nature have been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.
Mon, 04/27/2026 - 02:16
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
Mon, 04/27/2026 - 02:01
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye