Tuesday April 21, 2026
Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity? The nature corridor would stretch from the Lee Valley Regional Park to the Thames via Tower Hamlets.
The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
Monday April 20, 2026
Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".
Fire at protected nesting site treated as arson Conservationists say the blaze on Sunday evening has destroyed three acres used by nesting birds.
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.
Fears for 1,000 breeding toads after reservoir drained by water company Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
Sunday April 19, 2026
'We want to give a voice to Lough Neagh', singers say Campaigners gathered at several locations around Lough Neagh to come together to 'Sing for the Lough'.
Saturday April 18, 2026
Artemis II Moon mission lifts children's ambitions Seeing Artemis has made space careers a reality for children, says a woman who promotes STEM jobs.
White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
Friday April 17, 2026
Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose? The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife Reid Wiseman?s two daughters were in Nasa?s mission control room for the naming of the ?Carroll? crater in honour of the commander?s late wife.
Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
Thursday April 16, 2026
Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends' The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
BBC Inside Science What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
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
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.
Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.
Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
Tuesday April 14, 2026
Tech Life Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
Sunday April 12, 2026
The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.
Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.
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.
Saturday April 11, 2026
'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
Thursday April 09, 2026
BBC Inside Science What have we learnt from Artemis II?
What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather? Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.
Tuesday April 07, 2026
Tech Life Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
Monday April 06, 2026
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
Saturday April 04, 2026
Tech Now Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
Thursday April 02, 2026
BBC Inside Science Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
Tuesday March 31, 2026
Tech Life Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
Monday March 30, 2026
BBC Inside Science Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC?s space podcast, 13 Minutes
Tech Life Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC?s space podcast, 13 Minutes
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.
Saturday March 28, 2026
Tech Now How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
Saturday March 21, 2026
Wednesday March 18, 2026
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
Saturday March 14, 2026
Tech Now Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona.
Thursday March 12, 2026
Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
Friday February 27, 2026
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
Friday February 13, 2026
The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you? For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
Friday January 02, 2026
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
Monday November 10, 2025
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point? The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
