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Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': Rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions takes off

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 07:05
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.

Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 01:05
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.

What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 23:56
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 18:34
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 18:34
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

UK heatwave hits two-week mark

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 15:18
It is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days.

At least two dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 14:56
The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.

First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 12:58
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 12:58
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

Longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 11:58
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 14 days.

Too hot to fly: the airports at risk from climate change

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 11:31
Simon King looks at the threats posed to airline operations by hotter weather and rising sea levels.

'Cheeky' pigs restore heathland on island reserve

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 10:51
The Mangalitsa-cross pigs on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour will eventually grow to about 180kg.

River work to help critically endangered eels

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 09:53
West Cumbria Rivers Trust says eel numbers have fallen by 90% in the last 30 years.

Curlew chicks released to boost species numbers

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 05:06
Curlew Country is hoping to improve the birds' chances by making sure they get the best start.

Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 20:16
The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 20:00
What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 20:00
What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?

Watch: Flood waters surge in Texas after huge rainstorms

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 16:45
The deluge prompted evacuations and water rescues in the same region where 25 children and two counsellors at Camp Mystic died in flooding in 2025.

When will it rain again in the UK?

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 16:13
July has been very dry so when will it rain again in the UK?