BBC News - Science & Environment
Updated: 14 hours 19 min ago
Sun, 08/03/2025 - 12:05
The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.
Sun, 08/03/2025 - 02:06
Switzerland spends almost $500m a year on protective structures. Is it worth it - or, as some suggest, should people move away from the mountain villages at risk?
Thu, 07/31/2025 - 19:00
The 8.8 magnitude quake sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the US west coast.
Thu, 07/31/2025 - 03:02
A Chinese-led research team captures pictures of life at depths of more than 9km in the northwest Pacific Ocean.
Thu, 07/31/2025 - 03:02
A Chinese-led research team captures pictures of life at depths of more than 9km in the northwest Pacific Ocean.
Thu, 07/31/2025 - 02:36
The woman, aged about 50, was buried in a Siberian ice cave and discovered millennia later.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 19:09
The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 19:09
The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 02:05
Prof Michele Dougherty is the first woman to be appointed to the influential post.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 02:00
Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owls
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 00:36
A new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 21:42
Experts warn the move will severely curb the federal government's ability to combat climate change.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 19:34
The government increases the maximum price it will guarantee wind farm developers for electricity.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 19:00
The latest science of how animals communicate, with a live audience at the Hay Festival.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 06:12
Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 06:12
Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 20:33
The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 18:01
A new system fills in missing words from ancient inscriptions carved on monuments and everyday objects.
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 06:17
Terror birds could be taller than a human and had powerful legs and hooked, flesh-ripping beaks.
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 00:09
Divers at one of Australia's world-famous reefs said their experience was "like swimming on a corpse".