Science and Nature news
BBC News
Father begins legal fight against BP for dead son
Hussein Julood says the burning of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq caused his son's leukaemia.
Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space
Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.
Handbag designer jailed for wildlife smuggling
Nancy Gonzalez recruited relatives to smuggle purses made of illicit python and caiman into the US.
What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?
The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
European astronaut rookies make the grade
The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training.
Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head
In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors".
First ever climate change victory in Europe court
"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record
It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.
UK quits treaty that lets oil firms sue government
The ECT allowed fossil-fuel companies to sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits.
Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia
Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive.
World breaches 1.5C warming threshold for full year
The last 12 months were the hottest on record, temporarily sending the world past a deeply symbolic mark.
Preventing space contamination rises up the agenda
Agencies and scientists from around the world head to the UK to share space-exploration techniques.
Nasa: 'New plan needed to return rocks from Mars'
The US space agency is seeking a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study.
Peter Higgs - the man who changed our view of the Universe
The renowned scientist came up with revolutionary ideas in the 1960s, sparking a 50-year search for evidence.
White House wants Moon to have its own time zone
The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.
Elon Musk's Starship goes 'farther than ever'
The world's most powerful rocket makes a huge leap in progress in its third test flight.
One woman’s battle to push Africa’s space race
Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth.
Source: BBC News