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 | Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains Source: © BBC News |
 | Red extreme heat warning extended as record-breaking heatwave continues Temperatures are predicted to climb to around 37 or 38C in southern England, with a maximum of 39C not out of the question Source: © BBC News |
 | Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. Source: © BBC News |
 | Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery". Source: © BBC News |
 | Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year. Source: © BBC News |
 | The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we? Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades. Source: © BBC News |
 | Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says. Source: © BBC News |
 | From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe. Source: © BBC News |
 | Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented. Source: © BBC News |
 | Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works. Source: © BBC News |
 | Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens. Source: © BBC News |
 | What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. Source: © BBC News |
 | Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. Source: © BBC News |
| Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery". Source: © BBC News |
 | Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded. Source: © BBC News |
 | Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Right to grow' helping wild flowers bloom Supporters say growing flowers or food on unused land can improve mental health and local pride. Source: © BBC News |
 | Special buoys mark sensitive seagrass habitats Special buoys and voluntary no-anchor zones mark sensitive seagrass habitats. Source: © BBC News |
 | Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school? How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Source: © BBC News |
 | Space industry giants visit fabrics factory Delegates from Nasa and Space X were among those visiting the firm that makes specialist fabrics. Source: © BBC News |
 | Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown. Source: © BBC News |
 | Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn. Source: © BBC News |
 | Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever". Source: © BBC News |
| Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. Source: © BBC News |
| The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we? Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades. Source: © BBC News |
| Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says. Source: © BBC News |
| Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens. Source: © BBC News |
| What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. Source: © BBC News |
 | BBC Inside Science How do you research the impacts of social media on young people? Source: © BBC News |
| BBC Inside Science How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia. Source: © BBC News |
| BBC Inside Science What role will humans play in the future of scientific research? Source: © BBC News |
| BBC Inside Science From Hay Festival 2026, a dive into a big year for our oceans. Source: © BBC News |
| Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. Source: © BBC News |
 | From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. Source: © BBC News |
 | The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. Source: © BBC News |
 | The Interview Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission. Source: © BBC News |
 | First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny Source: © BBC News |
 | Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades. Source: © BBC News |
 | The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you? For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood. Source: © BBC News |
 | The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results Source: © BBC News |
 | COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point? The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today. Source: © BBC News |