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In pictures: Worm Moon captured over Northern Ireland

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.
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New Scottish Dark Sky Observatory plans get the green light

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 15:09
The facility in Galloway will replace one which burned down in Ayrshire more than four years ago.
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Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 21:37
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
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Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 21:37
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
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Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 16:52
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
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BBC Inside Science

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 00:00
Molecular biologists find tiny self-replicating molecules which may be key to life origins
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First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 15:02
Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.
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Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK

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.
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Targets and watchdog for nature as Senedd passes new law

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:00
A new law designed to better protect nature and reverse the loss of wildlife in Wales is passed.
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Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 13:01
Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
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The Global Story

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 13:00
Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.
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UK puffins in peril as winter storms threaten mass seabird 'wreck'

Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:21
Hundreds of dead and dying seabirds are washing up on British beaches.
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Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history

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.
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Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 01:58
The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
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More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 00:57
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
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BBC Inside Science

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 00:00
And how can future civilisations remember where we put it?
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BBC Inside Science

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 20:00
The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.
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SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 19:00
A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
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SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 19:00
A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
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BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:20
The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.
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