Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches – but they’re making an unholy mess
Specialist gear is carefully positioned, transforming the venerable space into a temporary research laboratory. Infrared cameras, sensitive to the heat signatures of warm-blooded creatures, are set up to pierce the…
Do UN climate talks have a point any more?
A photograph, taken a decade ago in the grand halls of Paris, now feels like a poignant relic from a bygone era. In it, dozens of global leaders, clad in…
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
The Amazon Soy Moratorium, an agreement forged almost two decades ago, stands as a testament to collaborative conservation efforts. It specifically prohibits the sale of soya grown on land cleared…
BBC Inside Science – Answering Celebrity Science Questions – BBC Sounds
In a compelling and accessible episode that brilliantly bridges the gap between public curiosity and scientific expertise, BBC Radio 4’s "Inside Science" invited a roster of familiar voices from the…
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The prospect of humanity’s return to the lunar vicinity is drawing ever closer, with NASA preparing for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey to the Moon in over…
Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
Great Britain witnessed an unprecedented surge in renewable energy generation in 2025, with wind and solar power reaching record highs, according to comprehensive analysis by the BBC of provisional figures…
Cats became our companions way later than you think
This delayed embrace of human companionship, in true feline style, sets cats apart from other domesticated animals like dogs, whose ties with humans stretch back tens of thousands of years.…
Should the NHS use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
Larissa Hope, a former actress, firmly believes psilocybin was instrumental in navigating a severe mental health crisis during her adolescence. At just 17, while starring in the acclaimed TV drama…
Spain’s commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
Figueruelas, once a quiet agricultural hub, is rapidly transforming into a beacon of Spain’s green transition, its status recently bolstered by a monumental investment. Ground has broken on the construction…
BBC Inside Science – How rare are Greenland’s rare earth elements? – BBC Sounds
The latest episode of BBC Inside Science, broadcast on Radio 4 and available for a limited time on BBC Sounds, delves into pressing scientific and geopolitical questions, from the coveted…
















