Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show 5 hours ago Share Save Jonah Fisher Environment correspondent Share Save Getty Images Serious pollution incidents are those which have an impact on the environment, people or property. Documents and data shared with BBC News from inside England's much criticised …

Nasa plans first crewed Moon mission in 50 years for February 2026 15 hours ago Share Save Pallab Ghosh Science Correspondent Share Save NASA Artemis II Crew: left Christina Koch, back Victor Glover (pilot), front Reid Wiseman (commander), right Jeremy Hansen Nasa has said it hopes to send astronauts on …

Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force Environmentalists heralded the milestone as a "monumental achievement" and evidence that countries can work together for environmental protection. The deal, which has been two decades in the making, will pave the way for international waters to be placed into marine protected …

Scientists pinpoint the brain's internal mileage clock 15 hours ago Share Save Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News Share Save Getty Images Scientists have for the first time located the "mileage clock" inside a brain - by recording the brain activity of running rats. Letting them loose inside a small, …

Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after rally address He said the matter would be discussed at the society's next council meeting. In response, Sir Adrian Smith, president of the Society, wrote a letter to fellows in which he raised concerns about "resorting to the language of violence" and …

Chimps drinking a lager a day in ripe fruit, study finds 12 hours ago Share Save Elizabeth Dawson and Helen Briggs BBC climate and science team Share Save Aleksey Maro Understanding more about the diet of wild chimps could help explain human attraction to alcohol Wild chimpanzees have been found …

UK and US unveil nuclear energy deal promising thousands of jobs 7 hours ago Share Save Charlotte Edwards Business reporter, BBC News Share Save Getty Images The UK and US are set to sign a landmark agreement aimed at accelerating the development of nuclear power. The move is expected to …

Water firm bans tankers from transporting water for billionaire's lake 1 day ago Share Save Jonah Fisher Environment correspondent and Tom Ingham Climate and Science Producer Share Save Gwyndaf Hughes/BBC Water from drought-hit Hampshire has been used to help fill this lake in Wiltshire Southern Water has warned tanker companies …

US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world 7 hours ago Share Save Justin Rowlatt Climate Editor Share Save BBC/Pol Reygaerts US Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke to BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt dureing an interview in Brussels Don't worry too much about planet-warming emissions, the …

Life on Mars? 'Leopard-spot' rocks could be biggest clue yet 15 hours ago Share Save Rebecca Morelle Science editor Share Save NASA/JPL The rocks are covered with unusual markings that look like leopard spots Unusual rocks discovered on Mars contain the most tantalising evidence yet of potential past life on …