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SpaceX rocket launches as astronauts prepare return after nine months

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 23:38
The pair are due to begin their long delayed journey back to Earth two days after the new crew arrive.

In pictures: Stargazers marvel at 'blood moon' amid lunar eclipse

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 10:05
Early-rising UK stargazers woke up to a "blood Moon" lunar eclipse early on Friday.

The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 01:26
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 17:00
...and what happens to the body when you spend a year in space?

Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 13:01
BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.

How to see the 'Blood moon' partial lunar eclipse

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 12:28
UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.

BBC travels out to 'blistered and burnt' oil tanker in North Sea

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 21:32
While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.

Green scheme closure a 'shattering blow' to farms, says union

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:27
The government says it cannot accept any new applications for its key green farming funding scheme.

Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:02
The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.

How bad could the ship collision be for the environment?

Tue, 03/11/2025 - 17:28
Experts are assessing the potential fallout for marine species and nearby wildlife populations.

Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 18:00
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.

Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 01:38
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.