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More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says

Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.

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Devastating European wildfires in maps – and how they’re being tackled

Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer’s wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and […]

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How to see July’s Buck Moon light up the night sky

July’s full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.

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Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

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Drone footage shows Wisconsin tornado damage

No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.

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UK’s iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts

Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

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How ‘fire-generated thunderstorms’ make wildfires more deadly

Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus – something that Nasa calls the “fire-breathing dragon of clouds”.

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Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms

Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city’s mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.

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‘It’s like having an amusement park and not opening it’ – algae closures take toll

There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland.

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More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain

Spain’s PM warns of “complex hours” ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near […]

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How to see July’s full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky

July’s full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week.

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It’s the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm – but the packaging is ‘unrecyclable’

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

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More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires

French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the “worst fire in the […]

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Watch: SpaceX’s successful test flight and splashdown for Starship

The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.

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Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable?

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled as the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

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‘Buck Moon’ set to light up sky

July’s full Moon is set to be a special one – Sophia Herod explains why.

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Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread

The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap […]

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Scientists find the secret of birdsong’s ‘spectacular diversity’

A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong – and it is surprisingly simple

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Can you be fined for using a hosepipe?

Ben Rich looks at what is and isn’t allowed during a hosepipe ban.

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Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens – is your area affected?

More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans – which has raised questions about how effectively water […]

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Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales

Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.

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When can you see the Perseid meteor shower?

The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.

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River levels approach all-time low as drought announcement looms

An announcement is expected from NRW as some river levels are reported to be nearing all-time lows.

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Fate of massive 20m-high space radar in ministers’ hands

The MoD wants to put 27 giant radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, which campaigners have strongly opposed.

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UK’s largest wind farm to be rebuilt with fewer, larger turbines

Whitelee Windfarm has been producing electricity for about 20 years on a stretch of moorland near Eaglesham but is reaching […]

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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study

Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

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How farmers could fix Wales’ polluted rivers and save money

Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK’s most polluted river systems, a study shows.

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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it’s ‘leg hair harassment’

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers – and shorts.

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Parts of the UK move closer to drought

Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.

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Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough

A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen’s University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.

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