How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science....
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Nasa heads to Scottish Highlands in its search for life on Mars
The US space agency says ancient rocks at Clachtoll have similarities to those on the Red Planet.
The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.
The rare Bog Grass Moth found in nature reserve for first time
Experts called it a "special surprise" to find an "incredibly sparse moth" in this habitat.
Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?
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Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion?
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
Island hosts inter-island environment summit
The annual event brings together delegates to share ideas and develop joint projects.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
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Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July’s Hugging Face hack.
How to see the Orionid meteor shower this weekend
One of the best-known meteor showers is now active until 7 November.
Michael Sheen campaign on toxic waste sites wins Senedd backing
All parties urge Welsh and UK ministers to ensure polluters pay to clean up contaminated land.
Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses
The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.
The AI telling farmers when to harvest
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
Funding frenzy adds to pressure on worried farmers
A six-hour window to apply for funding is compared to the scramble for Oasis tickets.
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Prince of Wales tells villagers 'holistic' approach is needed to tackle flooding
Prince William visits residents of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, who have faced four floods in six years.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
Backshall makes nature 'cool' to inspire children
Steve Backshall says growing up with rescue animals helped inspire his passion for nature.
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What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
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How do we measure time accurately and why is the rotation of the Earth causing problems?
Six years, hundreds of plants and one tree casualty - Edinburgh's Palm House returns
The Palm House at Edinburgh's Botanic Garden is finally restored and ready for the public.
Woodlands project records more trees than expected
The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project aims to restore some of Sussex's ancient woodland.
Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland
The Scottish government said the decision will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets.
Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?
For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.
Hull conference to discuss training space workers
The event will bring together leaders from industry, education and the space sector.
Farmers' fury as race for £233m funding compared to 'scramble for Oasis tickets'
Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.
Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.