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Exclusion zone set up to protect endangered birds

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 10:13
An area for nesting birds on the Isle of Man has been cordoned off to protect endangered species.
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The first colour photo of Earth from the Moon

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 15:38
Witness History tells the story of the Apollo 8 mission in 1968.
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How Cornwall is helping Nasa's deep space mission

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:45
Nasa is on track to launch its Artemis II mission in April which will be tracked by Goonhilly Earth Station, near Helston.
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Released beavers settle after year of ups and downs

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 09:20
The BBC speaks to conservationists a year after beavers were released at a nature reserve in Dorset.
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BBC Inside Science

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 00:00
A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.
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BBC Inside Science

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 00:00
A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.
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Weekly quiz: What sneaky snack was this bird of prey seen carrying?

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 21:35
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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Owner blocks 'Rainham volcano' fix, council says

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 21:03
Repeated fires at Arnolds Field in Launders Lane, Rainham, have plagued residents for years.
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Trail hunt ban moves closer as consultation begins

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 18:00
Animal welfare campaigners welcome a "pivotal moment" in the move towards a ban on trail hunting.
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When is Nasa's Moon mission launch and what will Artemis do?

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 14:01
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in April, ahead of a future lunar landing.
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England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:13
Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.
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England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:13
Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.
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Returning ospreys avoid last season's love drama

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:56
CJ7 returned last year to find male 022 had spent a few days in the nest with a new female.
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Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farms

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:07
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.
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Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farms

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:07
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.
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Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 19:00
A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.
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Endangered butterfly count key to peat bog health

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 22:05
Could counting endangered large heath butterflies be used as an indicator of peatland health?
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Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 20:30
The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology.
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Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 20:30
The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology.
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Timelapse of Artemis II rollout to launch pad

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 19:06
Nasa's giant Moon rocket has returned to its launch pad for a second time, ahead of a mission to send astronauts around the Moon.
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