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Father begins legal fight against BP for dead son

5 hours 27 min ago
Hussein Julood says the burning of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq caused his son's leukaemia.

European astronaut rookies make the grade

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:51
The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training.

What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:01
The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.

Preventing space contamination rises up the agenda

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 07:45
Agencies and scientists from around the world head to the UK to share space-exploration techniques.

Minister defends government's record on climate

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 12:31
Claire Coutinho says the government's track record is 'strong' after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back.

Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 12:27
In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors".

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 18:00
Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.

Deadly Africa heat caused by human-induced warming

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 04:00
Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.

Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai flooding?

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 18:24
Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.

Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus'

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 18:00
Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.

Scientists probe the secrets of mega icebergs

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:22
UK researchers want to understand what triggers the Antarctic to kick out city-sized blocks of ice.

Scientists probe the secrets of mega icebergs

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:22
UK researchers want to understand what triggers the Antarctic to kick out city-sized blocks of ice.

Lightning and rain kill dozens in Pakistan

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 04:29
Authorities have also warned of landslides and flash floods in the coming days.

Lightning and rain kill dozens in Pakistan

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 04:29
Authorities have also warned of landslides and flash floods in the coming days.