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Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 21:58
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.
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Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 09:09
A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.
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Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 00:35
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
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Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 02:11
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
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Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 02:11
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
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BBC Inside Science

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 23:00
What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?
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Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 08:17
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
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Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 08:17
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
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Next El Niño could be strongest in decades

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 17:50
A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.
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Kids collect five bags of litter left on riverbank

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 08:19
A farmer says he is having to remove litter from his fields on a daily basis.
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Water voles brought back to river after 20 years

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 08:07
About 300 water voles are released in Farnham as part of a bid to restore the species to the river.
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'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 01:31
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
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Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 17:56
According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.
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Wildlife Park welcomes mischievous bush dogs

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 17:33
Four bush dogs are the newest mischievous residents at Lake District Wildlife Park.
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Night sky events to watch out for this summer

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 13:44
The Milky Way, the Summer triangle, eclipses and a meteor shower can all be seen over the next few months.
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Nest belonging to 'remarkable' endangered bird found

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 15:01
A video of the curlew that has a nest and eggs was posted by the Sliabh Beagh Curlew Conservation Trust.
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How a lost road helped rewild a rare landscape

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 09:01
The Hindhead Tunnel has sparked one of the most successful rewilding projects in southern England.
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'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 02:03
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
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Rare 'Blue Moon' set to light up UK skies

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:53
Sophia Herod explains what is meant by the phrase "Blue Moon" - and it doesn't mean the Moon is turning blue.
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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:48
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
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