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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:50:21 GMT

Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.

Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:38:44 GMT

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

BBC Inside Science

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:48:00 GMT

Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:42:46 GMT

Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What have we learnt from Artemis II?

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression

Fri, 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

How to spot the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:55:10 GMT

A meteor shower first recorded almost 3,000 years ago is lighting up UK skies this week. Here is how best to watch it.

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:19:46 GMT

The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT

The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT

A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:53:27 GMT

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?

Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:38:27 GMT

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:49:38 GMT

The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:23:05 GMT

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT

Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:48:10 GMT

Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.

One of UK's rarest flies returns to Cairngorms thanks to jam jars

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:46:48 GMT

Conservationists say a captive breeding programme has now released 30,000 pine hoverflies into the wild.

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

Wed, 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.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:59:31 GMT

The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

Charity offers to boost river conservation funds

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:15:26 GMT

The Severn Rivers Trust will match donations made to an appeal to protect the River Teme.

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 GMT

A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

Everything you need to know about Nasa's Artemis II mission

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:07:12 GMT

The Artemis II mission has taken its four astronauts further into space than anyone has been before.

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:02:53 GMT

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:53:27 GMT

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:53:46 GMT

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:42:46 GMT

Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:37:11 GMT

It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.

King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:21:21 GMT

Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.

The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving Earth

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:06:09 GMT

Belfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.

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.

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.

Project to protect 'lost' spider gets funding boost

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:25 GMT

The tiny diamond-backed spider was thought to be extinct before it was rediscovered in 2017.

Council 'will listen' to weedkiller objections

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:07:29 GMT

Demonstrations are held outside the council HQ as the use of weedkiller is debated.

Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:01 GMT

Seeing Artemis has made space careers a reality for children, says a woman who promotes STEM jobs.

What Artemis II astronauts saw in Moon fly-by

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:09:46 GMT

Nasa has released the first photographs taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their fly-by of the Moon.

Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:11:12 GMT

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 GMT

A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:56:11 GMT

The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.