Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk
For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
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How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again
Officials in British Columbia say the floating island drifted towards the shoreline of a local lake. But its origins…
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Met Office: Summer 2026 was UK's hottest ever
The UK had a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above 30C…
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More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
About 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
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One still missing after Grand Canyon floods kill two and prompt rescue efforts
Almost everyone is now accounted for after dozens of hikers were airlifted to safety, an official says.
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Rare butterfly spotted in Cornwall
It is believed to be one of only a handful of sightings recorded in England this year.
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Family fear for missing hydropower worker after Nepal flood
Jit Bahadur Chaudhary was working at the hydropower site when the flood hit on Wednesday.
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The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.
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Heathland plan to support two rare species of ant
Devon Wildlife Trust says it will improve the heathland homes of the narrow-headed and erratic ants.
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New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including…
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Charity thanks inmates for work to save hedgehogs
Prisoners in HMP La Moye make feeding and nesting boxes for Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group.
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Nature reserves spot rare species during heatwaves
A wildlife trust says unusually hot weather and increased monitoring has led to interesting finds.
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Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year
According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.
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Islanders asked to report sightings of rare eel
The Nature Commission asks people to record sightings of the critically endangered eels.
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How the weather in space can affect us on Earth - and the team trying to protect us
The weather in space has the potential to impact our lives here on Earth in a fundamental way.
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What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal
Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
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'Our parents were crossing the border an hour before the flood hit'
Authorities say nearly 2,000 people are missing, including more than 100 Americans and Canadians, as families await…
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Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.
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GPS collars making shepherds' lives 'much easier'
Brothers Josh and Ben Voak are using a GPS technology featured on the TV show Clarkson's Farm.
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Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all…
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Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
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What caused the flooding in Nepal?
Experts point to 'glacial collapse' as the trigger for deadly floods that have swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet.
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Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
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Michael Sheen hopes 'extraordinary' reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action
Dozens of people contacted BBC Wales following coverage of Sheen's investigation into chemical giant Monsanto.
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Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife
A resident of Carnamoyle says quad bike riders in Lisnagra Woods have been impacting local wildlife.
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Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday
The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of…
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How can you see Friday's 'Magical' Blood Moon?
A blood red moon may be visible in the early hours of Friday during a partial lunar eclipse.
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Food waste processing is 'worth the extra effort'
Cornwall Council says about 36,000 tonnes of food waste has been recycled over two years.
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How to watch the partial lunar eclipse from Northern Ireland
Skygazers may see a partial lunar eclipse early on Friday, as the Moon enters Earth's shadow.
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Island could protect 30% of waters in marine plan
The proposal would give added protection to about 50 sq miles (128.8 sq km) of sea around Sark.
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Off-roaders caught damaging protected site after posting videos to TikTok
Three men were convicted for their part in driving in a convoy from Liverpool to Berwyn SSSI.
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Yellow warnings remain in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Yellow warnings updated as torrential downpours affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest…
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Things are getting worse, says litter picker
An anti-litter campaigner visits all 39 BBC local radio stations with her message.
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RSPB reports record-breaking chough numbers
RSPB England says 161 Choughs have been counted - 32 more than the 129 recorded last year.
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'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season
Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.
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