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Data centre raises noise and wildlife impact fears
The data centre, which will have 72 chiller units on its roof, will generate 150 jobs, planners hear.
£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.
£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.
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What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI?
BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall
BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.
More than 800,000 hours of sewage spills in Wales last year, report claims
It is equivalent to a sewage discharge happening every five minutes, according to campaigners.
First Hurricane of the Atlantic season due to hit the Gulf coast
El Niño has led to an eerily quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is now set to impact the southern USA.
Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile
The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.
More controls possible as reservoir level drops
More water usage restrictions may be introduced as Wimbleball reservoir drops to just 18% full.
The bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the Year
It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.
The bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the Year
It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.
Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour
Barack Obama awarded the Apollo 11 software engineer with the America's highest civilian honour in 2016.
How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars
Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.
Why are there so many mushrooms around this year?
The RHS says the hot, dry summer followed by autumn rain could lead to record sightings.
Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90
Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90
Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
'The wood is alive': Ranger retires after 38 years
William McLaughlin leaves a "lasting legacy" of care at Bourne Woods in Lincolnshire, bosses say.
UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF
The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.