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Douglas Head has been formally designated a Conservation Area, a status that strengthens protection for places with special environmental and cultural value. The designation was made official by local authorities, and it changes how the area is managed.

Beavers could play a surprising role in supporting biodiversity and easing drought stress. The Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is exploring locations where beavers could be reintroduced to help local ecosystems. Beavers are known for building dams in rivers and streams. These structures slow down water, raise water levels, and...

Conservation groups have released turtle doves in the South Downs National Park as part of an effort to stop the species from going extinct.

A prolonged hot summer has lowered water levels in many lakes and rivers around the country. With less water covering the edges, more debris became visible and reachable.

Dorothea Bate, a trailblazing fossil hunter, has been recognized with a blue plaque. The honor highlights her lasting impact on science and her role in expanding knowledge about prehistoric life.

Nasa has launched a new, highly capable space telescope to begin a multi-year mission aimed at solving major mysteries about the universe. The agency says the project will produce an updated, more detailed map of the cosmos and support deeper research into dark energy and dark matter.

Nasa has launched a new space telescope designed to see roughly 100 times more than the Hubble Space Telescope. The agency says the improved view will allow astronomers to collect far richer information from deep space.

Personalised cancer vaccines are gaining attention as a possible new step in cancer treatment. Unlike older vaccines that target common threats, these are tailored to an individual’s cancer. Researchers use patient-specific information to design a vaccine that can better “teach” the immune system what to attack.

Hawaii is bracing for a potential direct hurricane strike, an event that has not happened in 34 years. Emergency planners and residents are watching the storm’s path closely because conditions could change quickly.

Hawaii is bracing for the possibility of a hurricane making a direct strike, something that has not happened for 34 years. The storm, called Hurricane Lala, could bring major impacts—especially if it tracks closer to the islands than expected.

Hawaii is bracing for the possibility of a hurricane making a direct hit, something that has not occurred for 34 years. Officials and residents are preparing now because storm strength and track can still change, but the risk is real.

Hawaii is bracing for a potential hurricane direct hit—something the islands have not experienced for 34 years. Weather officials are closely tracking the storm as it moves toward the state, warning that conditions could change quickly.

Hawaii is bracing for the possibility of a direct hurricane strike, something that has not happened in 34 years. Authorities say the situation could change quickly, so people—especially on the Big Island—should monitor updates and be ready to act.

A rare giraffe may get a major boost thanks to a new arrival at a UK safari park.

Volunteers in the Cotswolds say they have found evidence of “worrying” pollution in a local river. In recent water tests, they recorded high concentrations of phosphate and nitrate—two nutrients that can trigger serious environmental problems when they build up. According to the volunteers, the levels they measured suggest...

NASA is treating the Moon as the essential first stop on the way to Mars. The agency’s strategy is not only about reaching a new destination, but also about building practical experience that can reduce risk on future, longer missions.

Ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission, Rebecca Morelle interviewed astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The conversation focused on what the crew is preparing to do and why the mission matters. Hansen described the work as both practical and scientific: the team must test equipment, check procedures, and make sure...

As the Artemis crew travels toward the Moon, there is a planned communication gap. When the spacecraft moves behind the Moon, Earth can no longer “see” it, and radio links are interrupted.

NASA’s historic Moon mission moved from launch to splashdown, and following it felt like witnessing a milestone in real time. When the rocket blasted off, the moment was both thrilling and deeply meaningful. It was not only about excitement; it was also about years of planning, testing, and...

A disease outbreak was reported on a cruise ship this month, prompting rapid action from health authorities. In a BBC Inside Science segment, the key question is what researchers and doctors currently know about the illness after it began to affect people on board.

El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean, and early signs suggest it may become one of the most powerful events yet. According to BBC Science & Environment, the warming pattern is strengthening, which can influence the way air moves across the planet.

From the Hay Festival 2026, BBC Science & Environment brings listeners a discussion about why the oceans may face a defining moment in 2026. The programme looks at the growing importance of ocean science, including how researchers study sea life, water quality, and changing conditions. Speakers highlight that...

The future of scientific research raises an important question: what will humans do, and what will machines do?

In India’s hottest district, the temperature can climb to around 47°C. For residents, the day does not follow the normal pattern anymore. They say that “morning” and “night” no longer feel like cooler times, because the heat lingers and builds for much longer than before.