BBC NewsBBC News - Science & Environment Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreakSat, 18 May 2024 09:05:33 GMT A caretaker from Brixham says it is "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life. Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'Wed, 15 May 2024 16:34:53 GMT The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 21 million years ago and later spread to other countries. Preventing space contamination rises up the agendaMon, 22 Apr 2024 07:45:40 GMT Agencies and scientists from around the world head to the UK to share space-exploration techniques. Why firms are racing to produce green ammoniaTue, 27 Feb 2024 00:04:21 GMT Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive. Pacific squid flashes its huge attack 'headlights'Thu, 16 May 2024 06:08:35 GMT Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid as it flashes its immense light-emitting organs. UK's puffin protection laws at centre of post Brexit rowWed, 15 May 2024 02:46:28 GMT The endangered puffin - one of Britain’s most iconic seabirds - is at the centre of a battle over the UK’s post Brexit freedoms. More Northern Lights soon as Sun storms strengthenSat, 18 May 2024 00:01:05 GMT Another spectacular light show could come within two weeks as Sun storms reach 11-year high. World breaches 1.5C warming threshold for full yearThu, 08 Feb 2024 10:18:33 GMT The last 12 months were the hottest on record, temporarily sending the world past a deeply symbolic mark. The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgencyTue, 14 May 2024 23:12:44 GMT Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says. European astronaut rookies make the gradeMon, 22 Apr 2024 10:51:33 GMT The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training. The man on a mission to open up space to disabilityThu, 09 May 2024 01:07:44 GMT John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability to go to space. Untreated sewage illegally pumped into WindermereWed, 15 May 2024 16:00:28 GMT Millions of litres of raw sewage were pumped into one of England's most famous lakes after a fault. Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipseMon, 08 Apr 2024 23:04:53 GMT Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories. 27 new wild swimming sites for England - but are they clean?Mon, 13 May 2024 01:04:27 GMT Twenty-seven new sites have been designated for summer pollution monitoring. White House wants Moon to have its own time zoneWed, 03 Apr 2024 11:23:43 GMT The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon. Hottest February marks ninth new monthly recordThu, 07 Mar 2024 03:06:49 GMT It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño. UK quits treaty that lets oil firms sue governmentThu, 22 Feb 2024 12:34:37 GMT The ECT allowed fossil-fuel companies to sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits. Peter Higgs - the man who changed our view of the UniverseTue, 09 Apr 2024 20:17:32 GMT The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence. Nasa: 'New plan needed to return rocks from Mars'Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:37:03 GMT The US space agency is seeking a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study. |