Sciences26 Oct 2026
In 2020, our research published in New Phytologist showed how the height growth of Aleppo pine populations responded to climate gradients across the Mediterranean, and how these populations were expected to respond under future climate change based on decades of common-garden experiments.…
Environnement26 Oct 2026
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.
Environnement26 Oct 2026
Company imitates reflection of sun from mirrors, prompting pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and California localsLocals in a rural area of California were recently startled to see dazzlingly bright light shining down from nearby mountains at night, illuminating a swathe of the…
Sciences26 Oct 2026
Scientists have discovered a giant new fungus in China that grows up to 20 inches tall and weighs nearly five pounds, making it the largest known of its kind. Dubbed “D-rex,” its evolutionary lineage appears to have emerged shortly after the dinosaurs…
Sciences26 Oct 2026
Groundwater depletion and groundwater-dependent irrigation tend to concentrate close to international borders within aquifers shared by two or more countries, where pumping on one side is more likely to affect users on the other, according to a publication by the United Nations…
Environnement26 Oct 2026
Wedding guests at an island in County Fermanagh were left stranded due to the storm.
Sciences25 Oct 2026
Exclusive: Optical engineering that went into 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup has baffled experts for centuriesThe Romans’ proficiency in the art of glass-making has produced some of the wonders of antiquity, but few of their creations better a 1,600-year-old masterpiece which sits in the…
Sciences25 Oct 2026
Scientists have discovered how pancreatic cancer cells continually reshape their genetic makeup to become more aggressive, spread, and evade treatment. In laboratory experiments, blocking a key gene reversed some of these dangerous changes, revealing a potential new way to fight the deadly…
Sciences26 Oct 2026
A new study with unprecedented access to Atlantic salmon farms in British Columbia raises urgent questions about the federal government's approach to regulating salmon farms and highlights disease risk to wild salmon populations.
Environnement26 Oct 2026
The Met Office has issued a fresh wind warning from 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.
Sciences23 Oct 2026
An app and a camera phone are all that’s needed at more than 200 spots to help researchers monitor coastal areasThe shoreline changes with the weather. Tracking these changes over time is a labour-intensive task, and an army of citizen scientists with…
Sciences25 Oct 2026
A superconducting material studied for 40 years has turned out to be far more complex than scientists believed. Advanced 3D imaging revealed a hidden patchwork of crystal structures, with unusually wide boundaries that may weaken superconductivity. The discovery challenges decades of scientific…
Sciences26 Oct 2026
Science often advances in small steps, with researchers gradually building on previous discoveries. But every now and then, a breakthrough comes along that challenges conventional thinking and changes the direction of a field.
Environnement26 Oct 2026
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
Sciences22 Oct 2026
With the climate crisis and diseases threatening one of the world’s most popular fruits, researchers are hoping a breakthrough in breeding techniques could give the Cavendish banana a certain futureLove them or loathe them, bananas are one of the world’s most popular…
Sciences24 Oct 2026
A groundbreaking study challenges 70 years of assumptions about how human language works. By analyzing billions of word uses, scientists discovered that meaning is organized around power, danger, and order rather than emotion alone. Even more surprisingly, human language shows a powerful…
Sciences26 Oct 2026
Months after a Columbia University School of Nursing–led audit published in the Lancet reported thousands of fabricated citations in medical papers, the same research team has found the same problem in the physical sciences, engineering and computing.
Environnement26 Oct 2026
October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.
Sciences21 Oct 2026
Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learningOrangutans base their food choices on whether others appear to be having a good time, research suggests.Scientists studying captive orangutans have found that when…
Sciences24 Oct 2026
Scientists have proposed a way to detect “mirror life,” a hypothetical form of life that could pose serious risks to humans, animals, and ecosystems if artificially created. Using special fluorescent molecules and a type of polarized light also used in 3D movie…
Sciences26 Oct 2026
As the climate changes, protecting wildlife increasingly depends on both the conditions within protected areas and the connections between them. A new study published in Conservation Letters identifies where climatic stability and opportunities for movement coincide in Europe, and where gaps could…
Environnement26 Oct 2026
Another area of low pressure will pass close to the north-west UK with a Met Office yellow wind warning issued for Tuesday.
Biotechnologie24 Oct 2026
Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing. The breakthrough builds on experiments in mice that showed remarkable resistance to obesity and improved muscular endurance, raising hopes…
Sciences26 Oct 2026
A rocky lava planet once thought to be too extreme to have an atmosphere appears to be wrapped in one with a reflective layer of vaporized silicate mineral clouds, the same family of compounds that make up quartz and sand.
Environnement26 Oct 2026
The spill of 18 tonnes of plastic pellets happened in July but there is still a lot we do not know.
Sciences23 Oct 2026
Researchers have uncovered a surprising reason dental implant infections often resist antibiotics: the implants themselves can contribute to the problem. Bacteria corrode titanium implants, releasing microscopic particles that hijack immune cells, trigger destructive inflammation, and accelerate jawbone loss.
Environnement26 Oct 2026
Fairstead Recreation Ground is being planted with wildflowers to benefit insects and pollinators.
Sciences23 Oct 2026
A seven-year study found that people with Parkinson’s disease who were more physically active experienced slower declines in memory, thinking, and movement abilities. Those exercising more than eight hours per week showed almost no average cognitive decline, suggesting that staying active may…
Environnement26 Oct 2026
Robin Bennett says he created the app after getting frustrated by the amount of rubbish beside roads
Sciences23 Oct 2026
A tiny region deep within the brain has surprised scientists by revealing a remarkably sophisticated communication system. Previously thought to broadcast the same chemical signal throughout the brain, this region actually sends targeted messages that help control learning, attention, and behavior, according…
Environnement26 Oct 2026
The BBC joins environmental enforcement officers as they sift through illegally-dumped waste for clues.
Environnement23 Oct 2026
Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, tiny radioactive particles still linger in the soil, carrying a dangerous legacy. Using powerful X-rays, scientists discovered that some of these particles have remained surprisingly stable, trapping radioactive substances inside instead of releasing them into the…
Environnement26 Oct 2026
Three months on from a devastating wildfire, the RSPB says it will take 20 years to recover.
Sciences23 Oct 2026
Cambridge researchers have created a groundbreaking $10 optical sensor that delivers the precision of laboratory equipment in a device small enough for wearable technology. It identified foods, plastics, and medicines with 100% accuracy in tests and demonstrated the ability to monitor blood…
Environnement26 Oct 2026
An amber wind warning has now expired after severe weather sweeps across the UK.
Sciences22 Oct 2026
A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect that getting these nutrients through a healthy diet may offer benefits that supplements…
Environnement26 Oct 2026
From remote monitoring of cattle to automation of processes that took up valuable time, farmers in NI are rapidly becoming skilled in technology.
Sciences22 Oct 2026
Scientists have uncovered a strange pattern in urban bird behavior: Across five European countries and 37 species, birds consistently fled sooner when approached by women than men. Researchers have no clear explanation for the difference, raising intriguing questions about how birds recognize…
Environnement25 Oct 2026
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE) said around 12,500 properties were without power at one stage.
Sciences22 Oct 2026
Scientists have captured virus-like particles assembling themselves step by step, revealing how a surprisingly simple process of trial and error produces complex structures with remarkable precision. The discovery uncovers a crucial molecular turning point that speeds up assembly and could lead to…
Environnement25 Oct 2026
The severe weather brought strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of Scotland.
Environnement22 Oct 2026
Honeybees are aggressively pushing wild pollinators away from flowers, with scientists documenting how they chase off rivals and dominate valuable food sources. New research warns that rising temperatures and increasing honeybee populations could intensify this competition, threatening wild bees and other important…
Environnement25 Oct 2026
The 60-year-old man was struck by the tree near Castle Douglas as Storm Boelo brought strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland.
Sciences22 Oct 2026
Scientists have discovered why common marmosets have unusually small, smooth brains despite starting development much like other primates. The secret lies in subtle changes to brain-building cells that slow neuron production, revealing new clues about how the large, folded human brain evolved.
Environnement25 Oct 2026
Flooding, travel disruption and fallen trees - Storm Boelo has left it's mark across Scotland.
Sciences21 Oct 2026
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected danger lurking inside cells: too much RNA can damage the structures responsible for producing energy. A new study found that excess RNA, including the normally essential messenger RNA (mRNA), can directly disrupt mitochondria without relying on the…
Environnement25 Oct 2026
Authorities said they were dealing with flooding and fallen trees as Storm Boelo followed Storm Austen.
Environnement22 Oct 2026
A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.
Environnement21 Oct 2026
Frank Rubio is set to be in the crew for the Artemis III mission and previously spent a year in space.
Environnement15 Oct 2026
How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?
Environnement08 Oct 2026
What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI?
Environnement01 Oct 2026
What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?