A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy...
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Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.
Weather warning lifted as third storm to hit Scotland eases off
Energy provider SSEN says 2,000 properties in the north of Scotland are still without power after days of high winds and heavy rain.
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What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI?
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What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
'Safety first' as wedding guests stranded on island after Storm Boelo
Wedding guests at an island in County Fermanagh were left stranded due to the storm.
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
Serious pollution by water industry remains high despite £5bn investment
All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.
Scotland's recycling rates at five-year low. How is your area doing?
Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.
How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction
The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
Firefighters and public 'knowingly put at risk' during summer wildfires
Crews and control centre staff say the fires were relentless with many firefighters still off work injured.
RAF base chemical contamination worst in UK, report says
Testing at RAF Upper Heyford finds "unacceptable" levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Mini-gardens for bees on bus stop roofs approved
Living Roofs aimed at boosting biodiversity in urban areas will be installed under a new bus stop contract.
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?
Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.
Regular spaceplane flights planned in project
Spaceplanes could take off on regular flights from Cornwall following an agreement.
More high winds hit parts of UK as Storm Boelo clean-up continues
A Met Office weather warning is in place for Scotland and Northern Ireland for much of Tuesday.
Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?
About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".
Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?
About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".
Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
What is Nasa's Artemis III mission? And what comes next?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.
What is Nasa's Artemis III mission? And what comes next?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
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World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
Stunning photos capture October's Hunter's Moon around the world
October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.
Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon
A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.
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How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?
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A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.
South West Water given lowest environmental rating
The water firm is performing "significantly below target" for pollution, the Environment Agency says.
Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.
Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.
Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'
A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.