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• Next El Niño could be strongest in decades
  A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.
• 'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
  A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
• Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
  Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
• Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted
  Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.
• Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
  A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.
• UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
  National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.
• Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
  The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
• Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
  Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
• Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB
  The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
• The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
  Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.
• How to keep cool at your summer festivals
  As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.
• Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
  The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.
• How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
  These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
• Kids collect five bags of litter left on riverbank
  A farmer says he is having to remove litter from his fields on a daily basis.
• Water voles brought back to river after 20 years
  About 300 water voles are released in Farnham as part of a bid to restore the species to the river.
• Wildlife Park welcomes mischievous bush dogs
  Four bush dogs are the newest mischievous residents at Lake District Wildlife Park.
• Nest belonging to 'remarkable' endangered bird found
  A video of the curlew that has a nest and eggs was posted by the Sliabh Beagh Curlew Conservation Trust.
• How a lost road helped rewild a rare landscape
  The Hindhead Tunnel has sparked one of the most successful rewilding projects in southern England.
• Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space
  John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.
• Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts
  According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.
• Night sky events to watch out for this summer
  The Milky Way, the Summer triangle, eclipses and a meteor shower can all be seen over the next few months.
• Rare 'Blue Moon' set to light up UK skies
  Sophia Herod explains what is meant by the phrase "Blue Moon" - and it doesn't mean the Moon is turning blue.
• What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
  Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
• Next El Niño could be strongest in decades
  A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.
• 'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
  What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
• Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted
  Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.
• Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
  French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
• Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
  The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.
• BBC Inside Science
  From Hay Festival 2026, a dive into a big year for our oceans.
• BBC Inside Science
  El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.
• BBC Inside Science
  What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
• BBC Inside Science
  We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
• 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.
• 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.
• The Interview
  Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.
• 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.
• Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
  Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.

National Geographic©

• Chemical Exposure Linked to Billions in Health Care Costs
  Chemicals that mimic estrogen and other hormones are costing the EU $175 billion per year in health care, according to new research.
• As Smog Thins in L.A., Dramatic Evidence of Kids' Healthier Lungs
  New study shows Los Angeles-area kids have fewer breathing problems now than they did in the 1990s.
• Lack of Snow Leaves California's 'Water Tower' Running Low
  Rising temperatures and declining snowpack in the mountains mean that the drought across the western U.S. is about to get even worse.
• Arctic Ship Breaks Free of Ice for Historic Expedition
  A Norwegian research vessel will spend six months on the sea ice to study the changing Arctic.
• How Geothermal Could Cleanly Power the Planet: Indonesia's Tale
  The Earth's heat could power homes and businesses worldwide, but it's barely been tapped. Indonesia is trying to change that.
• Dramatic New Video Shows Volcano Forming an Island
  A fast growing island off Japan is seen in new video from the Japanese Coast Guard.
• Corn for Home Heat: A Green Idea That Never Quite Popped
  Some enterprising Americans burn kernels to keep warm in winter, but there's a reason the green heating concept hasn't taken off.
• What You Don't Know About History's Most Famous Scientists
  In the 11th and 12th centuries, Muslim scientists were way ahead of contemporaries in Christian Europe.
• New Theory Behind Dozens of Craters Found in Siberia
  Scientists say melting pingos, and not methane hydrates, are likely to blame for the dramatic craters.
• Miami's Choice: Bigger Ships or Coral Reefs?
  Dredging in Biscayne Bay inflicts heavy damage on North America's only coral reef tract.
• Quirky Winds Fuel Brazil's Devastating Drought, Amazon's Flooding
  With severe water shortages in Brazil's cities and destructive floods in the Amazon, the boom-and-bust phenomenon may be South America's new normal.
• 'Shark Lady' Eugenie Clark, Famed Marine Biologist, Has Died
  Eugenie Clark, a marine biologist and ichthyologist, who died on Wednesday, helped the public understand and appreciate the much maligned shark.
• Canadian First Nations Seek to Protect Forest Homeland
  By winning protection for their boreal forest, indigenous Canadians help slow global warming.
• Panama Canal: Superhighway for Invasive Species?
  The Panama Canal is being widened. That means bigger ships and more cargo for Gulf and East Coast ports-and more alien species too.
• 'This Is Really Extreme Science': Adrift in the Arctic Ice With a Shipload of Norwegians
  Our correspondent reports from a Norwegian research ship that's drifting inside the Arctic ice cap, gathering data needed to predict its future.
• Two Reasons Why Obama's Keystone Veto Won't Decide Pipeline
  The never-ending saga of the Keystone XL pipeline gets new twists with potential problems in Nebraska and South Dakota.
• New U.S. Dietary Recommendations First to Consider Environmental Impact
  "Linking health, dietary guidance, and the environment will promote human health," new guidelines say.
• Ancient Fellowship of Fishermen, Dolphins at Risk in Myanmar
  Fishing gangs on the Irrawaddy River use electricity to illegally increase their catch.
• Nearly 200 Whales Stranded on New Zealand Beach
  Nearly 200 pilot whales are stranded on a New Zealand beach, prompting a massive rescue effort.
• 100 Years Later, Antarctic Explorers' Huts Look Frozen in Time
  Whiskey and all, the wooden dwellings of early explorers now look as they did during the first treks to the continent, thanks to a decade-long restoration effort.
• New Study Shows Plastic in Oceans Is on the Rise
  The amount of trash flowing into the world's oceans is worse than thought—eight million tons a year, says new study.
• Mysterious Sea Lion Die-Off Strikes Again on California Coast
  Tiny sea lion pups are washing up on beaches in unusually high numbers—for the third winter in a row.
• Fighting Over Herring—the Little Fish That Feeds Multitudes
  Pacific herring stocks are shadows of their former abundance. But the Canadian government wants to reopen fishing off British Columbia.
• To Save Coral Reefs, First Save the Mangroves
  Coral reefs are in danger of bleaching in open water, but in the sheltering roots of mangroves, some have found a home.
• National Academy: There’s a Good and a Bad Way to “Geoengineer” the Planet
  We should be figuring out how to pull CO₂ back out of the atmosphere, says a National Research Council report. But we should be wary of launching a planet-cooling chemical sunshade.