BBC NewsBBC News - Science & Environment Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemeteryThu, 01 Jan 2026 00:34:29 GMT There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community. How Cornwall is helping Nasa's deep space missionFri, 27 Mar 2026 09:45:38 GMT Nasa is on track to launch its Artemis II mission in April which will be tracked by Goonhilly Earth Station, near Helston. Exclusion zone set up to protect endangered birdsSat, 28 Mar 2026 07:13:53 GMT An area for nesting birds on the Isle of Man has been cordoned off to protect endangered species. BBC Inside ScienceThu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel. The Global StoryMon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race. Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing powerWed, 29 Oct 2025 09:14:11 GMT Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery? Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists findWed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:49 GMT A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends. Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiledTue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:10 GMT The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology. UN issues new climate warning as El Niño loomsMon, 23 Mar 2026 04:06:22 GMT The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says. Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth HourSat, 28 Mar 2026 22:02:34 GMT France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night. Released beavers settle after year of ups and downsFri, 27 Mar 2026 06:20:54 GMT The BBC speaks to conservationists a year after beavers were released at a nature reserve in Dorset. The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depressionFri, 02 Jan 2026 15:47:15 GMT Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results BBC Inside ScienceThu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT Space warfare, space manufacturing and satellite data at Space Comm Expo Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plansFri, 27 Feb 2026 18:37:11 GMT It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon. The first colour photo of Earth from the MoonFri, 27 Mar 2026 12:38:08 GMT Witness History tells the story of the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. Call out to volunteers to take part in bug surveySat, 28 Mar 2026 15:05:00 GMT Buglife says Kent, Surrey and Sussex forms one of the UK's richest regions for insect variety. The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:47 GMT For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood. Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech driveTue, 24 Mar 2026 15:37:53 GMT Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months. COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today. Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cutsWed, 18 Mar 2026 19:40:16 GMT Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades. Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farmsThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:07:23 GMT Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship. What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:43:32 GMT The government wants more homes to have heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use and drive down energy bills. Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protectionTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:30 GMT The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years. Eid moon spotters pass skills to next generationFri, 20 Mar 2026 17:13:34 GMT Families and astronomers gathered in Shipley on Thursday to try and spot a slither the new moon. Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II missionSun, 18 Jan 2026 01:22:46 GMT Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. Timelapse of Artemis II rollout to launch padTue, 24 Mar 2026 16:06:35 GMT 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. BBC Inside ScienceThu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT New research on what three very hot years can tell us about climate change. Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon missionThu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch. Weekly quiz: What sneaky snack was this bird of prey seen carrying?Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:35:38 GMT How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? When is Nasa's Moon mission launch and what will Artemis do?Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:01:54 GMT The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in April, ahead of a future lunar landing. England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weatherThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:13:19 GMT Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment. BBC Inside ScienceThu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT The UK government announces a £2billion investment in quantum computing. Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech driveTue, 24 Mar 2026 15:37:53 GMT Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months. World's longest coastal path opens in EnglandFri, 20 Mar 2026 16:46:41 GMT King Charles has inaugurated a new footpath stretching around the entire coast of England. Trail hunt ban moves closer as consultation beginsThu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:14 GMT Animal welfare campaigners welcome a "pivotal moment" in the move towards a ban on trail hunting. |
