Friday June 05, 2026
Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
Jupiter and Venus to share 'cosmic kiss' Elizabeth Rizzini looks at the prospects for seeing a spectacular planetary conjunction.
Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean As the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here's a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms.
We need to stop AI developing without humans, says Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.
Henry Moore works to be unveiled at botanic garden The botanic garden says the pieces aim to encourage visitors to reflect on nature and humanity.
'It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire The four chicks, which hatched from the eggs, are being cared for until they are old and strong enough to be released.
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
Mark Zuckerberg's longest-serving employee on AI, jobs - and her boss Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job".
'Finding dumped animal carcasses in rivers is shameful' says litter picker Figures show there were almost 150 animal dumping incidents in Northern Ireland since 2020.
Thursday June 04, 2026
BBC Inside Science What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?
Kushner-backed luxury resort plan sparks protests in Albania Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth? The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.
Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.
Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.
Wednesday June 03, 2026
Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage "We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".
Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
Tuesday June 02, 2026
Tech Life The tech company announces its new Majorana 2 chip.
Next El Niño could be strongest in decades A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.
Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.
Monday June 01, 2026
'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.
Sunday May 31, 2026
'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
Saturday May 30, 2026
Tech Now Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.
Friday May 29, 2026
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.
Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.
Thursday May 28, 2026
BBC Inside Science From Hay Festival 2026, a dive into a big year for our oceans.
UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
Tech Life What is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom?
Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
Saturday May 23, 2026
Tech Now Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.
The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.
Thursday May 21, 2026
BBC Inside Science El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Tech Life We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers
Saturday May 16, 2026
Tech Now Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.
Thursday May 14, 2026
BBC Inside Science What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tech Life Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?
Saturday May 09, 2026
Tech Now Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.
Thursday April 16, 2026
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
Sunday April 12, 2026
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.
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.
Friday April 03, 2026
The Interview Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.
Monday March 30, 2026
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.
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.
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 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.
