BBC News - Science & Environment
Updated: 2 hours 7 min ago
Thu, 03/04/2021 - 14:33
The UK is found guilty of “systematically and persistently” breaching air pollution limits.
Thu, 03/04/2021 - 07:49
A new five-year plan may signal a switch from fossil fuels, but economic worries could limit change.
Thu, 03/04/2021 - 01:16
See how extreme weather has affected an crucial reservoir in California.
Thu, 03/04/2021 - 00:02
Researchers hoping to collect mud samples deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet were amazed to discover small creatures living in the dark, freezing water.
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 17:01
Green measures such as a change to the Bank of England's remit do not go far enough, critics say.
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:21
A Nottinghamshire power station is put forward as a possible site for a prototype reactor.
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 00:17
Amazing images as Nasa's Perseverance rover lands on Mars and seeks signs of past microbial life.
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 00:14
In the past year, more than 20 rangers have been killed defending Africa's oldest national park.
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 00:03
AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine .
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 22:17
The sharks live in deep waters and are thought to use light as a form of camouflage.
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 08:00
How the priceless skull of an ancient ancestor was brought to the UK from South Africa for study.
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 00:09
Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins.
Mon, 03/01/2021 - 17:54
A long-awaited report says the US president should ignore calls for a ban on autonomous weapons.
Mon, 03/01/2021 - 13:37
Spacecraft that can see through cloud get their first good look at the frozen block known as A74.
Mon, 03/01/2021 - 09:11
Social media users reported seeing a 'flash' with a 'tail of orange light' in the night sky.
Mon, 03/01/2021 - 08:56
Wildlife experts urge the Prime Minister to step up action on the loss of species in the UK.
Mon, 03/01/2021 - 06:04
Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy.
Sat, 02/27/2021 - 20:37
The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.
Sat, 02/27/2021 - 00:22
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?
Fri, 02/26/2021 - 20:10
Prof John Mallard, formerly of Aberdeen University, was known for his pioneering work in medical imaging.
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