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'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:51
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
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How will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space?

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:30
For the ten day mission, Nasa scientists have developed a new 'universal waste management system', which is basically a space loo.
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What are the new bin rules in England?

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 19:19
New rules requiring weekly food waste collections for all homes in England have come into force.
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30,000 trees planted to create temperate rainforest

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:41
The site sees the last of 30,000 mixed-native trees go into the ground two years ahead of schedule.
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The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 06:46
The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.
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BBC Inside Science

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:48
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
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BBC Inside Science

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:48
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 02:50
Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.
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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 02:50
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 02:50
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
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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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