The annual Perseid meteor shower has been passing through the night sky across the UK and around the world over the past few nights. The bright meteors are formed when dust particles fall from the Swift-Tuttle comet and burn up on entering the Earth's atmosphere. Astronomers at Astro Dog, a …

Hot, dry summers bring new 'firewave' risk to UK cities, scientists warn 7 days ago Share Save Justin Rowlatt • @BBCJustinR Climate Editor Share Save PA Fires at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday Cities across the UK are facing a growing threat from an emerging phenomenon called "firewaves" as …

Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided 5 days ago Share Save Esme Stallard and Mark Poynting BBC News Climate and Science Share Save James Wakibia/Getty Images Global talks to develop a landmark treaty to end plastic pollution have once again failed. The UN negotiations, the sixth round …

Expect smaller broccoli if heatwave continues, farmers warn 3 days ago Share Save Malcolm Prior and Jenny Kumah BBC News rural affairs team Share Save BBC/Malcolm Prior Some farmers in the driest parts of the UK are finding their broccoli yields are down more than half Farmers in the driest …

Leaves falling, berries ripe, but it's hot. Is autumn coming early? 4 days ago Share Save Georgina Rannard Climate and science correspondent Share Save Tim Dodd/BBC Puppies have enjoyed the leaf fall in Cardiff in August Share Save Tony Jolliffe Climate and science team Share Save It's still hot in …

Why scientists hope seabed mud could reveal Antarctic Ocean secrets 2 days ago Share Save Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News Share Save Elisenda Balleste The researchers worked from a vessel at a number of locations around the Antarctic Peninsula Kate Stephens and Gwyndaf Hughes BBC News science team Why …

UK independent space agency scrapped to cut costs But one leading space scientist said the move would lead to disruption in the short term and the UK losing ground to its international competitors over the long run. The government says this will save money, cut duplication and ensure ministerial oversight. …