BBC News - Science & Environment
Updated: 4 days 19 hours ago
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 12:22
The first full Moon of the spring, a Worm Moon, was visible on Monday and Tuesday across Northern Ireland.
Tue, 03/03/2026 - 15:09
The facility in Galloway will replace one which burned down in Ayrshire more than four years ago.
Fri, 02/27/2026 - 21:37
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
Fri, 02/27/2026 - 21:37
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
Fri, 02/27/2026 - 16:52
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
Fri, 02/27/2026 - 00:00
Molecular biologists find tiny self-replicating molecules which may be key to life origins
Thu, 02/26/2026 - 15:02
Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.
Thu, 02/26/2026 - 14:51
Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:00
A new law designed to better protect nature and reverse the loss of wildlife in Wales is passed.
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 13:01
Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
Mon, 02/23/2026 - 13:00
Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.
Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:21
Hundreds of dead and dying seabirds are washing up on British beaches.
Fri, 02/20/2026 - 04:44
The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.
Fri, 02/20/2026 - 01:58
The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
Fri, 02/20/2026 - 00:57
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
Fri, 02/20/2026 - 00:00
And how can future civilisations remember where we put it?
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 20:00
The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 19:00
A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 19:00
A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:20
The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.