UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
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What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?
Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.
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UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
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The blight of sewage pollution tackled in water shake-up
A major review called for oversight of water companies in Wales and England to be overhauled.
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Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed
Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
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Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
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Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.
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Sunken Thames barges create new island for birds
The National Trust describes the Northey Island project as "a bold marine engineering feat".
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UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
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Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.
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Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found
The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.
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How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of life
Some businesses are helping to recycle and reuse trees in a bid to reduce landfill and emissions.
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'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records
The Met Office says that 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year since records began.
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'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas lead to record UK numbers
The Wildlife Trusts say its is 'flabbergasted' by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950
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Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".
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Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing
Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery.
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Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
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Cats became our companions much later than you think
In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.
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Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.
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Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".