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Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

25 min 23 sec ago
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

Fire at protected nesting site treated as arson

6 hours 17 min ago
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

7 hours 10 min ago
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?

15 hours 23 sec ago
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

15 hours 3 min ago
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

15 hours 3 min ago
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.