Climate change: 'Stunning' seafloor ridges record Antarctic retreat

Scientists are learning just how fast the ice margin of Antarctica can retreat in a warming…

World's deepest octopus captured on camera

A “Dumbo” octopus is photographed at a depth of 7,000m in the Indian Ocean’s Java Trench. …

COP 26: New date agreed for UN climate summit in Glasgow

The COP26 UN summit, which was postponed due to coronavirus, will now take place between 1…

Biggest UK solar plant approved

Climate change: Go-ahead for controversial solar farm – the UK’s biggest Click here for…

Isle of Wight pterosaur species fossil hailed as UK first

The University of Portsmouth identified it as a tapejarid, a flying pterosaur from the Cretaceous period. …

How we got to this point

Why is SpaceX launching astronauts to the International Space Station for Nasa? Click here…

Evolution of the spacesuit

How SpaceX’s stylish spacesuit differs from other attire flown by astronauts. Click here for…

Roman mosaic floor found under Italian vineyard

Authorities north of Verona in Italy found the well-preserved tile floor after decades of searching. …

Record drop in energy investment, warns IEA think-tank

The pandemic has caused a record fall in energy investment and will likely lead to more…

SpaceX launch: What is SpaceX and why is it working with Nasa?

Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX does exactly …