First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvrq7dyg6o
Published: February 5, 2025 05:41
The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.
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Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg79vj17k2o
Published: February 5, 2025 02:37
The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.
Banksy fan badger wins hearts in wildlife photo competition
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ypn8jz9q7o
Published: February 5, 2025 01:33
Ian Wood put up the Banksy design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op
Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures from Space
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20g41845jdo
Published: February 4, 2025 01:59
Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.
UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx9dgpx98go
Published: February 3, 2025 17:02
The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032
Scenic loch becomes magnet for Scotland's plastic waste
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8256l20l0o
Published: February 3, 2025 00:53
One of Scotland's biggest plastic problems, the Arrochar litter sink, sits at the head of the scenic loch.
Endangered frog dads travel 7,000 miles to 'give birth'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyeg6r2771o
Published: February 3, 2025 00:51
Male frogs carrying tadpoles made an incredible journey to the UK by boat, plane, and car.
Could the UK actually get colder with global warming?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn938ze4yyeo
Published: February 1, 2025 00:45
Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.
Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm7d2yv878o
Published: January 31, 2025 00:48
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.
How sled dogs and pets respond when the clocks change
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwplknwz3o
Published: January 30, 2025 01:04
The breeds show different reaction to clocks going back and forward, a study suggests.
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vd1zjlr5lo
Published: January 29, 2025 16:07
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.
Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9qy4knd8wo
Published: January 28, 2025 22:11
Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.
UK to dispose of radioactive plutonium stockpile
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr8lzyg299o
Published: January 24, 2025 17:03
The government says it will dispose of its 140 tonnes of radioactive plutonium - currently stored at Sellafield.
Giant iceberg on crash course with island, putting penguins and seals in danger
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd64vvg4z6go
Published: January 23, 2025 00:01
More than twice the size of greater London, the expanse of ice is unpredictable and dangerous.
Trump vows to leave Paris climate agreement and 'drill, baby, drill'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20px1e05w0o
Published: January 21, 2025 03:20
The White House announces a "national energy emergency" to reverse US climate regulations and boost oil and gas.