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Footage captures meteor crossing the sky
Experts say the meteor, seen in the early hours of Monday, likely burned up over the North Sea.
Surrey's blue tit bucks national trend in bird study
The blue tit is the most common bird spotted in Surrey, while the house sparrow is across the UK.
Suspected meteorite caught on camera
Lex Adair noticed a bright light had crossed the night sky at about 00:30 BST.
Meteor lights up night sky over Kent
Watch footage of a bright green fireball captured over Herne Bay in the early hours of Monday morning.
Footage captures meteor flying across the sky
Footage appears to capture a meteor from various angles across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Charity plans to release wild beavers into rivers
Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to reintroduce up to 50 of the semi-aquatic mammals unenclosed.
Floating wetlands plan to boost coastal ecosystems
The new project will see specially designed floating saltmarshes deployed in coastal waters.
'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Nasa's Artemis crew welcomed home
The four astronauts who flew in Nasa's Artemis II mission around the moon have been welcomed home.
Trying the physical tests Artemis crew face back on Earth
The BBC's Science editor tries the health checks Nasa carries out on its astronauts.
Hopes more pine martens will be born in the wild
Conservation charity expects more kits to be born on Dartmoor and Exmoor.
Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing
The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species
Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.
Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men
Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.
World's first safari park celebrates 60 years
Staff at Longleat Safari Park share their memories of working there.
Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.
Watch the Artemis II re-entry: Separation, blackout, then splashdown
The four crew members of the Artemis II are back on Earth after their 10-day mission to the Moon.
Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part
The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.
Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?
The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.
What it's like when your dad's an astronaut
Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen's daughter said she loves her dad 'to the moon and back'.
Spacecraft aims to prevent Moon flyby blackouts
Engineers are building Lunar Pathfinder - a spacecraft to cut Moon mission communications blackouts.
What impact could the weather have on the splashdown of Artemis II?
How could the weather impact the splashdown of Artemis II?
UK band linked to Artemis II's toilet trouble
The Oxford band joke a vial they lost in 2024 in the space capsule caused the toilet malfunctions.
Laser firm 'over the moon' to play a part in Artemis II space mission
Last year, the Welsh space sector contributed £345m to the economy.
How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth
The Artemis crew will return to Earth on 10 April after a 10-day mission that took them around the Moon.
Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.
BBC tours Orion spacecraft model ahead of Artemis II return
The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to bring the Artemis II crew back to Earth on 10 April.
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Watch: How the US Navy will help recover the Artemis II crew
The Orion spacecraft is expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego on 10 April.
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What have we learnt from Artemis II?
Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II
Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.
What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather?
Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.
Nature reserve helping restore crane population
The site is home to three breeding pairs and has welcomed 26 chicks since 2007.
Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation
Susan Charlesworth trains astronauts for space and says Nasa's mission will impact millions.
Space mission to image Earth's protective bubble
Scientists from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Dorking are helping launch the spacecraft.
What Artemis II astronauts saw in Moon fly-by
Nasa has released the first photographs taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their fly-by of the Moon.
College on mission to launch students into space
Students are learning all about the opportunities available within the region's space industry.
Goonhilly Earth Station tracks Artemis II
The work of the team at Goonhilly Earth Station is shining a light on Cornwall's space sector.
Has Artemis II shown we can again land on the Moon?
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?
Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds
The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
'World first' gene project helping rare monkeys
Mapping the DNA of Crinkle, a Barbary macaque at Trentham Monkey Forest, will fight wildlife crime.
Beavers return to county for first time in 400 years
The "ecosystem engineers" are released on the Southill Estate after two years of careful planning.
Moon fly-by sees astronauts regain contact with Earth and head for home
The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.
Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes
Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: "It is so great to hear from Earth again."
Moment Artemis II sets distance record being farthest from Earth
The crew broke a previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171km) set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, and they are still heading further away from Earth.
What's on the far side of the Moon?
Artemis II's looping path has carried the crew around the far side of the Moon.
Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's wife died from cancer in 2020 at age 46.
'We might look at the far side of the moon, and then change our socks'
In a series of interviews, the Artemis II astronauts discussed their life in space.
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.
'Something we have never seen before': Artemis II crew describe far side of Moon
Astronauts on Artemis II have entered the third day of their mission around the far side of the Moon and back again.
Why Artemis II crew will lose communications for part of their mission
Artemis II is now on a looping path that will carry the crew around the far side of the Moon and back again.
Call for citizen scientists to collect space dust
Resident are urged to join a cosmic quest for micrometeorites from space landing in their gutters.
Litter Wombles launch second recycling machine
Bottles and cans are exchanged for a printed ticket that can be swapped for rewards.
UK's largest opencast mine restoration decision to be taken by Welsh government
Merthyr South Wales Ltd sparked anger after submitting a new - and cheaper - restoration plan.
Pop-up planetarium brings cosmos to city
People can learn about the night sky in a new attraction at Hull's Queen Victoria Square.
Plan to bring more beavers back takes step forward
Forestry England wants to hear from local landowners to identify 20 potential release sites.
Artemis II crew share first words from space
The team completes a critical engine burn that will propel the spacecraft to the far side of the Moon.
'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space
The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.
Jersey scraps phase-out of petrol and diesel cars
Environment Minister Steve Luce says the plan did not have public backing.
Students learn more about nature in new programme
Children from Le Rocquier are working with GROW Jersey to see how they can protect the environment.
Project prevents Guernsey extinction of rare flower
A project has successfully propagated the rare flower from the island's last wild population.
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Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
High above Earth, Artemis II crew prepare to thrust on to the Moon
After a spectacular launch the astronauts are preparing for a high-stakes engine burn out of Earth's orbit.
Water and wildlife return to farmland ponds
Two restored ponds on the Hertfordshire-Essex border see recovery, including breeding newts.
Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar
The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.
First live view of Artemis II crew since arriving in space
Nasa astronauts conducted a number of different tests on board the Orion spacecraft - including practising manoeuvring the capsule.
Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?
What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?
Scientists excited to receive first Artemis signal
The station in Cornwall is helping to track Artemis II in its crewed mission to the Moon.
How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen's mission to the Moon
Inspired by a picture of Neil Armstrong, the Ontario-born astronaut has dreamed of space since he was a child.
'You can feel the force of it': Watch BBC science editor react to launch
Nasa's Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon.
Fertiliser made from human wee to help grow new forest
Scientists behind a project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser hope to grow their first forest.
Passengers watch Artemis II blast off from commercial plane
People on a commercial flight were treated to a rare view of the launch of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in half a century.
World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, still alive despite reports of death
A widely circulated social media post purporting to belong to the tortoise's vet has been revealed to be a hoax.
'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off
There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful and spectacular launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.
Everything you need to know about Nasa's Artemis II mission
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years plans to circle the moon and take astronauts further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.
'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch
Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.
Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch
From spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.
Breakthrough Cancer Treatment Shows Promise in Late-Stage Clinical Trials
A novel immunotherapy approach has demonstrated remarkable results in treating previously untreatable forms of cancer, raising hopes for patients worldwide.
Project to bring rare butterfly back to Yorkshire
The UK's largest native butterfly has not been seen in the region for more than a century.
Zoo welcomes 'vulnerable' giant anteater pup
The anteater pup's gender is not yet known as it "prefers the safety of mum" for now, the zoo says.
Space Agency Announces Plans for Crewed Mission to Mars by 2035
A detailed roadmap for sending humans to Mars was unveiled, including plans for an orbital station, lunar base, and the development of new deep-space transport vehicles.
'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
What are the new bin rules in England?
New rules requiring weekly food waste collections for all homes in England have come into force.
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A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.
England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather
Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.
Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farms
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.
Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.
Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled
The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology.
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.
Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection
The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years.
What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?
The government wants more homes to have heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use and drive down energy bills.
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The UK government announces a £2billion investment in quantum computing.
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
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New research on what three very hot years can tell us about climate change.
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
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Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.
The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
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.
Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power
Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?