Nasa’s Artemis Moon rocket lifts off Earth
Josef Aschbacher is director general of the European Space Agency (Esa): "We have to make sure that Orion is powered...
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COP27: Lack of women at negotiations raises concern
The report reveals that in many developing nations - which are facing the worst impacts of climate change - women...
Oil pollution: Investigation reveals Egypt’s ‘super coral’ at risk
Dr Greg Asner, an ecologist at Arizona State University, says the information is "very alarming", showing pollution from lead, cadmium,...
COP27: Without Greta, activists make waves at climate summit
She says questions about Greta miss the point about the reality of climate change. This summer, devastating floods killed 1,700...
Businesses warn research cuts will stall UK economy
Among those who signed the statements made by the Academy of Medical Sciences are Wellcome, the Association of the British...
COP27: Key climate goal of 1.5C rise faces new challenge
Although Professor Vanesa Castán Broto, UN climate expert, acknowledges that the report is "bleak", she says there are reasons to...
UK-Swiss science deal as both barred from EU scheme
The head of Universities UK International, Jamie Arrowsmith, welcomed the Swiss deal but said the interests of everybody including global...
COP27: Can India really adopt a climate-friendly lifestyle?
"It is not about asking people to not buy air conditioners, but we can make the habit of keeping our...
Why Kenya is turning to genetically modified crops to help with drought
"Climate change, the severity of drought and the emergence of new pests such as fall armyworms and maize stalk borer,...
COP27: Time to pay the climate bill – vulnerable nations
President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen acknowledged that richer nations should do their part, telling COP27: "Those...
Once a comfort, rain is now ruining Australia’s mood
"Some days I just don't want to get out of bed," she says, adding that, because of the rain, seeing...
COP27: Climate anxiety is rising – it might be a good thing
"I think it's hard not to worry about climate change. We're constantly bombarded with news articles and social media about...
Prince William announces £1m Earthshot Prize finalists
Prince William said: "They are directing their time, energy, and talent towards bold solutions with the power to not only...
COP27: What have global leaders done on climate change in 2022?
Published7 hours agoRelated TopicsBy Georgina Rannard & Esme StallardBBC News Climate and ScienceLast November global leaders met at the UN...
The Nigerian woman cleaning up a land soaked in oil
She has faced her own threats though. In 2020, while documenting a fresh oil spill, she says she was threatened...
James Webb telescope’s ghostly ‘Pillars of Creation’
"Defying expectations that mid-infrared observations let you see through dust, this stunning image shows that they're also great for studying...
Should disposable vapes be banned?
"The disposable ones are just so readily available at the counter of every corner shop, right next to the chewing...
Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row
"What we're seeing is that Europe is working towards a transition, and in fact, not just in Europe. Even in...
