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Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 19:56
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

Fire at protected nesting site treated as arson

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:03
Conservationists say the blaze on Sunday evening has destroyed three acres used by nesting birds.

Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 13:10
Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.

How did a scientist fleeing the Red Army end up in Armagh?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:21
A university student has helped chronicle the life and exile of renowned astronomer and astrophysicist Ernst Öpik.

Fears for 1,000 breeding toads after reservoir drained by water company

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:17
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.

Fears for 1,000 breeding toads after reservoir drained by water company

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:17
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.

'We want to give a voice to Lough Neagh', singers say

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 15:24
Campaigners gathered at several locations around Lough Neagh to come together to 'Sing for the Lough'.

'It would break my heart' - wind farm plans leave people divided

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 06:44
People have contacted BBC Your Voice about plans for onshore wind farms across Wales.

How the battle for Bempton's birds was won

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 06:21
Campaigners fought to stop day-trippers shooting thousands of birds at a time on Yorkshire's coast.

Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 06:30
Seeing Artemis has made space careers a reality for children, says a woman who promotes STEM jobs.

Campaigners hope to save rare rainforest habitat

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 06:23
Volunteers are raising funding to continue work to restore a temperate rainforest in Cumbria.

'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 08:32
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.

Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 01:38
Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:49
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:49
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.

Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:32
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:00
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:00
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:00
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?

Rare butterflies spotted after 430 trees planted

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:24
Rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies have been spotted after volunteers planted elm trees.