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Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:01
The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.
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Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 02:00
After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.
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'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 09:37
BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.
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Zoo welcomes 'vulnerable' giant anteater pup

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:26
The anteater pup's gender is not yet known as it "prefers the safety of mum" for now, the zoo says.
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Project to bring rare butterfly back to Yorkshire

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:13
The UK's largest native butterfly has not been seen in the region for more than a century.
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Museum gets grant for Bradford astronomer project

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:03
The project at Bolling Hall Museum will focus on Bradford-born astronomer Abraham Sharp.
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What it's like to be on Florida's Space Coast ahead of Artemis launch

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 03:00
Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.
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'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:51
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
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'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:51
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
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'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:51
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
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'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:51
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
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How will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space?

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:30
For the ten day mission, Nasa scientists have developed a new 'universal waste management system', which is basically a space loo.
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What are the new bin rules in England?

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 19:19
New rules requiring weekly food waste collections for all homes in England have come into force.
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30,000 trees planted to create temperate rainforest

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 08:41
The site sees the last of 30,000 mixed-native trees go into the ground two years ahead of schedule.
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The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 06:46
The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.
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BBC Inside Science

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:48
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
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BBC Inside Science

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:48
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 02:50
Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.
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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 02:50
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 02:50
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
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