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Science meets shape-throwing in 'Dance your PhD' contest
Could you explain "insights into oral chemesthetic perception" using dance moves?
Can this lynx born in a zoo learn to live in the wild?
It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release
Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as Shetland
The extent of Scotland's mosquito population is being understood thanks to a successful citizen science project.
Sandeel fishing ban to remain in place
Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.
Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian
Study provides hope for future of the axolotl amphibian, pushed to the brink of extinction in Mexico.
Government not taking climate seriously - advisers
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.
Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record
The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off
The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.
Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK
A pilot project will test whether it is a useful way of fighting climate change.
England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say
Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.
Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time
Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).
UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires
Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.
Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight
Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission
Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain
The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers.
Starlings disappearing from gardens, says RSPB
The Big Garden Birdwatch survey recorded the lowest ever numbers of starlings this year.
Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours
The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.
Experts dispute claim dire wolf brought back from extinction
Independent experts say three white wolf puppies are not dire wolves, as claimed by US company Colossal
Record number of illegal sewage spills in Windermere last year
Campaigners identified 140 illegal spill days into the beauty spot in 2024
The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target
Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.
Has Just Stop Oil really stopped throwing soup?
Just Stop Oil says it will disband but does this mark an end to the chaos caused by its climate protests?
Unique two-clawed dinosaur discovered
Duonychus is one of the few species of theropod dinosaur that evolved two-fingered hands.
Archaeologists find 'unprecedented' Iron Age hoard
Archaeologists say they have found more than 800 items dating back about 2,000 years.
Schools and hospitals get £180m solar investment
The government has announced the funding for 200 schools and hospitals apiece across the UK.
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth
Dolphins circled their capsule after it landed off the coast of Florida.
Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space
Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.
Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts?
Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life
The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.
How the political consensus on climate change has shattered
In 2019, the UK committed in law to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Now the political climate has changed.
Government not taking climate seriously - advisers
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.
The satellite that will 'weigh' world's 1.5 trillion trees
The new satellite will be able to see through clouds and forest canopies.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges'
The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.
Fingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast
Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens
Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.
Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours
The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.
What in the World
And did they have enough underwear?
Astronauts Butch and Suni begin journey home after nine months in space
The Nasa astronauts prepare to head to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into nine months.
London Uncovered
The BBC's Science Editor visits the site of a major archaeological discovery in the city.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector
Planes are having their GPS hacked. Could new clocks keep them safe?
How a new atomic clock might be the way to tackle attacks on plane GPS systems
Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?
The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".
BBC Inside Science
Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and France to a standstill this week.
BBC Inside Science
Reaction to White House proposals to cut funding for Nasa and a future asteroid fly past
BBC Inside Science
Translating noisy geese to time travel across the universe.
BBC Inside Science
In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK.
Volcanic Eruption in Deep Ocean Ridge Is Witnessed by Scientists for First Time
- your-feed-science
- Pacific Ocean
- Volcanoes
- Research
- Oceans and Seas
- Fish and Other Marine Life
- Submarines and Submersibles
- University of Delaware
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Researchers diving in a submersible in the eastern Pacific realized that the landscape they had studied the day before had been glassed over by fresh lava.
Science backers say proposed federal research cuts pose dire risks.
One expert said the consequences would be “catastrophic” if Congress enacts the White House agenda of sweeping budget cuts.
Trump’s 2026 Budget Proposes Cutting NASA Funding by $6 Billion
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Space and Astronomy
- Mars (Planet)
- Moon
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp
- National Academies of the United States
- Planetary Society
That budgetary change aligns with the priorities of Elon Musk, who founded his SpaceX rocket company two decades ago with dreams of one day sending colonists to Mars.
Ronan the Sea Lion Is Probably Better Than You at Keeping a Beat
- Sea Lions
- Animal Behavior
- Animal Cognition
- Music
- Research
- Scientific Reports (Journal)
- your-feed-science
As she has aged, the pinniped’s rhythmic abilities have only improved.
Two Theories of Consciousness Faced Off. The Ref Took a Beating.
- your-feed-science
- Research
- Brain
- Nature (Journal)
- Dehaene, Stanislas
- Tononi, Giulio
What makes humans conscious? Scientists disagree, strongly, as one group of peacemakers discovered the hard way.
A Diver Visited a Fallen Whale. When He Returned, It Was Gone.
- Whales and Whaling
- Diving and Divers
- San Diego County (Calif)
- Marine Biology
- La Jolla (Calif)
- your-feed-science
A sunken calf’s disappearance created a mystery in murky waters near San Diego.
Humans’ Wounds Heal Much More Slowly Than Other Mammals’
- Monkeys and Apes
- Fur
- Research
- Proceedings of the Royal Society B (Journal)
- Sweating
- Skin
- Biology and Biochemistry
- your-feed-science
We naked apes need Band-Aids, but shedding the fur that speeds healing in other mammals may have helped us evolve other abilities.
Molecular, Glow-in-the-Dark Cloud Discovered Close to Earth
- Stars and Galaxies
- Hydrogen
- Space and Astronomy
- Carbon Monoxide
- Telescopes and Observatories
The cloud, named Eos, is chock-full of molecular hydrogen and possibly rife with star-forming potential in the future.
Lab Animals Face Being Euthanized as Trump Cuts Research
- your-feed-science
- your-feed-animals
- Animals
- Research
- United States Politics and Government
- Federal Aid (US)
- Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare
- Colleges and Universities
- Laboratories and Scientific Equipment
- Grants (Corporate and Foundation)
- Ethics and Official Misconduct
- Rats
- Mice
- Rodents
- Monkeys and Apes
- Tests (Medical)
- Medicine and Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Food and Drug Administration
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- Trump, Donald J
- United States
Animal testing remains a fundamental part of biomedical research. But as funding evaporates, mice, rats and even monkeys may be euthanized.
Trump Budget Cuts Funding for CDC
- your-feed-science
- United States Politics and Government
- Medicine and Health
- Chronic Condition (Health)
- Politics and Government
- Federal Budget (US)
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- Government Employees
- Federal-State Relations (US)
- Preventive Medicine
- Disease Rates
- Research
- Trump, Donald J
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
Kennedy has warned of an epidemic of chronic disease, but the budget blueprint would close the C.D.C. center focused on prevention.
RFK Jr. Orders Search for New Measles Treatments Instead of Urging Vaccination
- your-feed-science
- Measles
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Rumors and Misinformation
- Medicine and Health
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Texas
- Southwestern States (US)
- United States
- Health and Human Services Department
Decades of research have turned up no miracle treatment for measles, but studies show the M.M.R. shot is 97 percent effective in preventing the disease.
New ‘Climate Superfund’ Laws Face Widening Legal Challenges
- Global Warming
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Law and Legislation
- Compensation for Damages (Law)
- Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Environment
- Federal-State Relations (US)
- Justice Department
- American Petroleum Institute
- New York State
- Vermont
The Trump administration sued to block two state laws designed to force oil companies to pay the costs of climate change. Several other states are joining the fight, too.
Two Scientific Groups Say They’ll Keep Working on U.S. Climate Assessment
- Global Warming
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- United States Politics and Government
- Research
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- Science and Technology
- American Geophysical Union
- American Meteorological Society
- United States
- Trump, Donald J
The organizations said they would publish researchers’ work even after the Trump administration decision to dismiss all authors on the project.
Universal Antivenom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him 200 Times
- your-feed-science
- Snakes
- Poisoning and Poisons
- Animal Attacks
- Antibodies
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Research
- Cell (Journal)
- Friede, Tim (1957- )
- Glanville, Jacob (1980- )
- Centivax Inc
Scientists identified antibodies that neutralized the poison in whole or in part from the bites of cobras, mambas and other deadly species.
What Australia’s Vote Means for Climate in a Major Coal Economy
- Global Warming
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The leading candidates in Saturday’s national election have starkly different policies on energy and global warming.
Federal Report Denounces Gender Treatments for Adolescents
- Transgender
- Youth
- United States Politics and Government
- Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Hormones
- Surgery and Surgeons
- Research
- Health and Human Services Department
- American Academy of Pediatrics
The H.H.S. review may set the stage for additional restrictions on gender-affirming care. Critics described it as an ideological statement.
U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Large Insurers of Paying Kickbacks for Private Medicare Plans
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Medicare Advantage
- Bribery and Kickbacks
- Disabilities
- Aetna Inc
- Anthem Inc
- eHealth Inc
- Elevance Health Inc
- Humana Inc
- Justice Department
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Trump, Donald J
- United States Politics and Government
The Justice Department accused large insurers of colluding with national brokers to steer older people and those with disabilities toward coverage that might not offer the best medical care.
Upheaval in Washington Hinders Campaign Against Bird Flu
- your-feed-science
- Avian Influenza
- Disease Rates
- Agriculture and Farming
- Livestock
- Birds
- Viruses
- Agriculture Department
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
Determined to cut costs and manage communications, the Trump administration is moving too slowly to contain the virus, experts say.
How Nearly a Century of Happiness Research Led to One Big Finding
- Happiness
- Research
- Psychology and Psychologists
- Psychiatry and Psychiatrists
- Marriages
- Age, Chronological
- Families and Family Life
- Vaillant, George E
- Seligman, Martin E P
- Epley, Nicholas (1976- )
- happiness2025
Decades of wellness studies have identified a formula for happiness, but you won’t figure it out alone.
Man Accused of Hacking Climate Groups Can Be Sent to U.S., Judge Says
- Global Warming
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Extradition
- Exxon Mobil Corp
- London (England)
- Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
A London court approved the extradition of Amit Forlit, who ran companies that allegedly stole information on behalf of a lobbying firm hired by Exxon.
Young People Are Not As Happy As They Used to Be, Study Finds
- Youth
- Happiness
- Research
- Nature Mental Health (Journal)
- Loneliness
- Mental Health and Disorders
- Harvard University
- Baylor University
- Gallup Organization
New data collected from more than 200,000 people across the world shows that young people aren’t as happy as they used to be.
Citing N.I.H. Cuts, a Top Science Journal Stops Accepting Submissions
- your-feed-science
- Academic and Scientific Journals
- United States Politics and Government
- Research
- Hazardous and Toxic Substances
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Medicine and Health
- Budgets and Budgeting
- Academic Freedom
- Chemicals
- Pollution
- Emerging Infectious Diseases (Journal)
- Environmental Health Perspectives (Journal)
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Preventing Chronic Disease (Journal)
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Journal)
With federal support, Environmental Health Perspectives has long published peer-reviewed studies without fees to readers or scientists.
Kennedy Advises New Parents to ‘Do Your Own Research’ on Vaccines
- Vaccination and Immunization
- United States Politics and Government
- Health and Human Services Department
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Food and Drug Administration
In an interview with Dr. Phil, the health secretary offered false information about vaccine oversight and revealed a lack of basic understanding of new drug approvals.
Days After Trump Commits to Seabed Mining, Two Sides Face Off
- United States Politics and Government
- Metals and Minerals
- Mines and Mining
- Oceans and Seas
- Nickel
- International Seabed Authority
- House of Representatives
- American Samoa
- Hawaii
- Pacific Ocean
At a congressional hearing, one executive welcomed President Trump’s “starting gun” to begin mining. Democrats and Republicans clashed over environmental and business concerns.
Discovering Amazing Wildlife Along the Panama Canal
- Birds
- Birdwatching
- Travel and Vacations
- Panama
- Panama Canal and Canal Zone
Panama’s location between two continents and two oceans explains why it’s a geopolitical hot spot, and why it has so many stunning birds.
National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration
- US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)
- Global Warming
- United States
- Research
- United States Politics and Government
- United States Economy
- Trump, Donald J
- National Climate Assessment
The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.
Amazon Launches First 27 Project Kuiper Internet Satellites
- Satellites
- Kuiper Systems (Amazon.com Inc)
- Private Spaceflight
- Amazon.com Inc
- United Launch Alliance
- Space and Astronomy
- Computers and the Internet
- Rocket Science and Propulsion
The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.
E.P.A. Says It Will Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals.’ Details Are Sparse.
- Environmental Protection Agency
- PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
- Water Pollution
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Fertilizer
- Trump, Donald J
- Biden, Joseph R Jr
- Hazardous and Toxic Substances
A new proposal to combat PFAS contamination, announced by the Environmental Protection Agency, left critical questions unanswered.
Immunotherapy Drug Spares Cancer Patients From Grisly Surgeries and Harsh Therapies
- Immunotherapy
- Tumors
- Colon and Colorectal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Immune System
- Clinical Trials
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- New England Journal of Medicine
- American Assn for Cancer Research
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Research
- your-feed-science
For a limited group of cancer patients who have solid tumors in the stomach, rectum, esophagus and other organs, an immunotherapy trial offered stunning results.
Europe’s Pharma Industry Braces for Pain as Trump Tariff Threat Looms
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
- Taxation
- European Union
- Trump, Donald J
- Europe
- Ireland
- Medicine and Health
Medicines and chemicals are huge exports for European Union countries. That makes the sector a weak spot as trade tensions drag on.
Climate Change, Once a Big Issue, Fades From Canada’s Election
- Canadian Election 2025
- carbon tax
- Elections
- Carbon Caps and Emissions Trading Programs
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Global Warming
- Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
- Politics and Government
- United States International Relations
- Carney, Mark J
- Liberal Party (Canada)
- Poilievre, Pierre
- Conservative Party (Canada)
- Canada
- Trump, Donald J
Even though Liberal candidate Mark Carney has a lengthy climate policy résumé, Trump’s threats have nearly drowned the issue out of the campaign.
For Trump, PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals' in Straws Are a Crisis. In Water, Maybe Less So.
- Straws (Drinking)
- PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
- Plastics
- Water Pollution
- Hazardous and Toxic Substances
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Conservation of Resources
- Environment
- United States Politics and Government
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Biden, Joseph R Jr
- Trump, Donald J
- Zeldin, Lee M
- United States
An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap water nationwide hasn’t gotten the same attention.
What Nearly Brainless Rodents Know About Weight Loss and Hunger
- Brain
- Weight
- Diet and Nutrition
- Rodents
- Research
- Calories
- GLP-1 RAs (Drug)
- Obesity