Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers

Last week, water levels recorded in Cologne, a major city in western Germany, and at Lobith, the pivotal point where the Rhine transitions from Germany into the Netherlands, fell to…

Find funding and save Jodrell Bank Observatory, stars say

Jodrell Bank’s historical significance alone warrants its preservation. Established in 1945 by Sir Bernard Lovell, it rapidly became a global pioneer in radio astronomy, home to the colossal Lovell Telescope,…

Bovine TB: ‘You can’t describe the loss’ – the reality of the disease on farmers.

The insidious reach of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) extends far beyond the mere presence of disease in a herd, inflicting a profound and multifaceted toll on farmers, ranging from devastating emotional…

Volunteers in Syston clear brook to reduce flood risk

The picturesque town of Syston, nestled in Leicestershire’s Charnwood borough, has, like many communities across the UK, grappled with the increasingly unpredictable and severe impacts of climate change. Recent winters…

Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer

The specimen, a single tail vertebra approximately 10cm in diameter, was originally unearthed in 1985 by a geological team working on James Ross Island, off the northern tip of the…

BBC Inside Science – Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab? – BBC Sounds

The latest episode of BBC Radio 4’s "Inside Science," broadcast on July 9, 2026, delves into groundbreaking scientific advancements across diverse fields, from the synthetic creation of life in a…

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?

There, a bright yellow robotic probe, an Argo float, descends into the icy depths, a sentinel in a vast network of instruments. Roughly the size of a person, its robust…

BBC Inside Science – How might we spot nukes in space? – BBC Sounds

The vast, increasingly crowded expanse of Earth orbit presents both unparalleled opportunities and daunting challenges, not least among them the specter of nuclear weapons. A recent episode of BBC Radio…

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

To truly grasp the profound impact of shift work on the human body, one must first appreciate sleep’s intricate, multifaceted role. Far from merely a period of rest, emerging research…

BBC Inside Science – Testing testosterone testing – BBC Sounds

The landscape of military readiness and human performance is poised for a significant shift, as highlighted in a recent BBC Radio 4 "Inside Science" episode from July 23, 2026. This…