BBC Inside Science – How to bury radioactive waste – BBC Sounds
The pressing global challenge of safely managing humanity’s legacy of radioactive waste is meticulously explored in a recent episode of BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science, broadcast on February 19, 2026.…
Wider deer culling planned for England to protect trees and crops.
England is set to implement a comprehensive and ambitious 10-year strategy to address an escalating deer population, which has reached unprecedented levels and now poses significant threats to the nation’s…
Lion DNA convicts poachers in world first
Details of this landmark case, previously undisclosed, have now been shared by the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Traffic, a global leader in combating illegal wildlife trade. The incident unfolded in May…
Avalanches in Europe and the US: Have there been more this winter?
The winter season of 2023-2024 has cast a stark spotlight on the inherent dangers of mountainous regions, particularly for winter sports enthusiasts. While avalanches are a perennial concern in the…
New Glenn Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk’s space dominance.
The long-anticipated maiden flight of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has successfully blasted into orbit, marking a pivotal moment in the escalating commercial space race and…
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk’s pioneering aerospace company confirmed that problems developed shortly after the two-stage system cleared the launchpad. Despite the loss of the Starship upper stage, there was a…
Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard
These artifacts, dating to a pivotal period between approximately 50 BC and AD 50, offer an unparalleled window into the martial culture, artistry, and belief systems of Iron Age Britain,…
Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be marked by BBC with special programmes
Among the highly anticipated new commissions is Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure, a compelling behind-the-scenes look at the genesis and production of Sir David’s seminal BBC One series,…
Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn.
Despite a temporary reprieve from the relentless upward climb of global temperatures, 2025 marked a crucial year in climate monitoring, demonstrating both the persistent threat of human-induced warming and the…
Fire risk report on Kidlington illegal waste tip kept from public
The call for transparency intensified after the BBC submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (OFRS) seeking the publication of this critical fire risk…
















