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The man on a mission to open up space to disability

Thu, 09 May 2024 01:07:44 GMT

John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability to go to space.

World breaches 1.5C warming threshold for full year

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:18:33 GMT

The last 12 months were the hottest on record, temporarily sending the world past a deeply symbolic mark.

The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency

Tue, 14 May 2024 23:12:44 GMT

Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.

Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:06:49 GMT

It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.

Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:04:53 GMT

Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.

Preventing space contamination rises up the agenda

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:45:40 GMT

Agencies and scientists from around the world head to the UK to share space-exploration techniques.

27 new wild swimming sites for England - but are they clean?

Mon, 13 May 2024 01:04:27 GMT

Twenty-seven new sites have been designated for summer pollution monitoring.

Untreated sewage illegally pumped into Windermere

Wed, 15 May 2024 16:00:28 GMT

Millions of litres of raw sewage were pumped into one of England's most famous lakes after a fault.

UK's puffin protection laws at centre of post Brexit row

Wed, 15 May 2024 02:46:28 GMT

The endangered puffin - one of Britain’s most iconic seabirds - is at the centre of a battle over the UK’s post Brexit freedoms.

Peter Higgs - the man who changed our view of the Universe

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:17:32 GMT

The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.

Pacific squid flashes its huge attack 'headlights'

Thu, 16 May 2024 06:08:35 GMT

Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid as it flashes its immense light-emitting organs.

White House wants Moon to have its own time zone

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:23:43 GMT

The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.

Nasa: 'New plan needed to return rocks from Mars'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:37:03 GMT

The US space agency is seeking a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study.

European astronaut rookies make the grade

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:51:33 GMT

The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training.

UK quits treaty that lets oil firms sue government

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:34:37 GMT

The ECT allowed fossil-fuel companies to sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits.

Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:04:21 GMT

Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive.

Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak

Sat, 18 May 2024 09:05:33 GMT

A caretaker from Brixham says it is "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.

Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'

Wed, 15 May 2024 16:34:53 GMT

The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 21 million years ago and later spread to other countries.

More Northern Lights soon as Sun storms strengthen

Sat, 18 May 2024 00:01:05 GMT

Another spectacular light show could come within two weeks as Sun storms reach 11-year high.