BBC News - Science & Environment
Updated: 1 day 23 hours ago
Sun, 05/10/2026 - 09:30
The Woodland Trust urges people to "stick to the path" when visiting and photographing bluebell woods.
Sun, 05/10/2026 - 09:27
James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.
Sun, 05/10/2026 - 09:20
PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.
Sun, 05/10/2026 - 07:47
The Environment Agency is seeking the abandoned pets in order to protect native fish.
Sun, 05/10/2026 - 02:06
The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.
Sat, 05/09/2026 - 13:27
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust says the campaign, focusing on nature recovery, is its biggest yet.
Sat, 05/09/2026 - 11:28
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Sat, 05/09/2026 - 01:04
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.
Thu, 05/07/2026 - 23:00
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
Wed, 05/06/2026 - 15:00
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
Wed, 05/06/2026 - 15:00
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
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.