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'Historic homecoming' as endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech Republic zoo

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Published: April 29, 2026 08:28

The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs

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Published: April 29, 2026 05:23

Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.

Calls to revive Jersey driverless car plans

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Published: April 29, 2026 05:09

Environmental groups say the government should move away from "car-centric' models.

£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work

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Published: April 28, 2026 23:20

Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election

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Published: April 28, 2026 21:57

The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.

'Pioneering' study to boost bee numbers at Wakehurst

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Published: April 28, 2026 18:59

The study is part of Wakehurst's Nature Unlocked programme, which aims to improve biodiversity.

Musk v Altman: Why the tech billionaires and former friends are now facing off in court

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Published: April 28, 2026 10:10

The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

How do you restore the wild spaces of a corner of England?

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Published: April 27, 2026 05:17

Plans to improve nature have been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.

Boats to rock pools: Marine makeover for yacht club seawall

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Published: April 27, 2026 05:13

Ten artificial rock pools have been installed along Strangford Yacht Club's seawall as a refuge for marine life.

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

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Published: April 26, 2026 23:01

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

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Published: April 26, 2026 23:01

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert

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Published: April 26, 2026 12:52

The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.

Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert

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Published: April 26, 2026 12:52

The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.

Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays

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Published: April 26, 2026 12:10

BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.

'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'

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Published: April 26, 2026 06:20

Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.

'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'

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Published: April 26, 2026 06:20

Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.

Wildlife arriving at newly created wetland

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Published: April 26, 2026 05:42

Birds are starting to notice the potential new feeding ground as the Fenland project is completed.

A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty heads for auction

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Published: April 25, 2026 23:01

The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and has never been exhibited before.

Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community

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Published: April 25, 2026 18:23

The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.

Where, when and how can you get involved in IOM wildlife week?

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Published: April 25, 2026 06:27

The annual celebration of the Isle of Man's natural environment and wildlife gets under way.

Plogging the Brighton Marathon

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Published: April 24, 2026 14:24

Plogging the Brighton Marathon

In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C

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Published: April 24, 2026 09:07

India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.

First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens

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Published: April 24, 2026 05:42

Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change

First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens

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Published: April 24, 2026 05:42

Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change

'Empower young people to be bold conservationists'

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Published: April 24, 2026 04:43

Young people are not so risk averse, says the Springwatch presenter on a visit to Norwich.

Eco-resident calls for ban on artificial grass

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Published: April 24, 2026 04:41

Jonathan Huggins says it will cause an ecological "catastrophe", but Lee Symonds says it's not so bad.

Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas

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Published: April 23, 2026 18:04

Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.

BBC Inside Science

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Published: April 23, 2026 16:00

Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.

Former love‑triangle osprey lays fourth egg

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Published: April 23, 2026 10:44

It is the third year in a row female Osprey CJ7 has laid a clutch of four eggs at the site in Poole.

Landmarks recreated as bug hotels near station

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Published: April 23, 2026 06:26

Safe havens for insects and small animals have been installed near Burley Park Station in Leeds.

Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit

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Published: April 23, 2026 04:34

Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

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Published: April 22, 2026 23:11

School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

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Published: April 22, 2026 23:11

School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work

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Published: April 22, 2026 15:21

Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.

Charity offers to boost river conservation funds

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Published: April 22, 2026 05:15

The Severn Rivers Trust will match donations made to an appeal to protect the River Teme.

Project to protect 'lost' spider gets funding boost

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Published: April 22, 2026 05:14

The tiny diamond-backed spider was thought to be extinct before it was rediscovered in 2017.

Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured

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Published: April 22, 2026 05:11

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".

The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving Earth

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Published: April 22, 2026 05:06

Belfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.

One of UK's rarest flies returns to Cairngorms thanks to jam jar incubators

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Published: April 21, 2026 21:46

Conservationists say a captive breeding programme has now released 30,000 pine hoverflies into the wild.

Council 'will listen' to weedkiller objections

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Published: April 21, 2026 19:07

Demonstrations are held outside the council HQ as the use of weedkiller is debated.

Areas getting 'beaver ready' for possible release

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Published: April 21, 2026 17:08

Beavers were brought back to the Forest of Dean eight years ago, centuries after their UK extinction.

How to spot the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower

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Published: April 21, 2026 12:55

A meteor shower first recorded almost 3,000 years ago is lighting up UK skies this week. Here is how best to watch it.

Group behind Galloway National Park campaign disbanded

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Published: April 21, 2026 11:39

A group established to put forward the argument for a national park in Galloway has been dissolved.

High electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

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Published: April 21, 2026 07:12

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity?

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Published: April 21, 2026 05:03

The nature corridor would stretch from the Lee Valley Regional Park to the Thames via Tower Hamlets.

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

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Published: April 21, 2026 00:51

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

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Published: April 20, 2026 19:56

The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

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

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Published: April 20, 2026 13:10

Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.

'Devastating' fire hits protected nesting site

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Published: April 20, 2026 09:09

Conservationists say the fire on Sunday evening has destroyed three acres used by nesting birds.

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

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Published: April 20, 2026 05:21

A university student has helped chronicle the life and exile of renowned astronomer and astrophysicist Ernst Öpik.

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

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Published: April 19, 2026 20:42

Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.