Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.
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'Shock' of first England farmer hit by bird flu this season
The first farmer in England hit by bird flu this season tells of the "emotional roller coaster" of losing 32,000 hens.
40 years later, Chernobyl's nuclear fallout is not what scientists expected
Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, tiny radioactive particles still linger in the soil, carrying a dangerous legacy. Using powerful X-rays, scientists discovered that some of these particles have remained surprisingly stable, trapping radioactive substances inside instead of releasing them into the environment.
Nearly 3,000 exploding stars challenge our understanding of the Universe
A massive analysis of 2,884 exploding stars has uncovered new evidence that dark energy, the mysterious force accelerating the universe’s expansion, may change over time. The findings challenge a cornerstone of modern cosmology and could reshape our understanding of how the universe works.
NASA Invites Media to 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
Members of the media are invited to join NASA at the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium from Monday, Oct. 26, to Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. This year’s symposium is focused on humanity’s return to the Moon, sustainable lunar infrastructure, advanced space propulsion, and the evolving space workforce. Panels […]
Storm Austen hits UK as yellow wind warnings in effect
Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.
Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
Scotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo warning upgraded to amber
It is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.
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Spiral’s Edge
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image released on Oct. 16, 2026, features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove. Hubble captured the image as part of a survey looking at 260 satellite galaxies around 22 Milky Way-like host galaxies within a radius of […]
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.
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.
96% of world's coral reefs face critical risk of collapse, IUCN warns
Almost all of the world’s shallow-water coral reefs are at risk of collapse by 2075, with climate change the biggest threat. A new study found that 96% of reef systems are critically endangered.
NASA’s Hubble Charts Path for Roman with Gravitational Lenses
This observation is one of many gravitational lensing images taken by Hubble in preparation for science with the new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Damaging hail pelts Phoenix in rare storm
Videos from the Arizona capital show people sheltering inside a car as hail smashes the windscreen, while intense downpours covered neighbourhoods in ice.
Activists celebrate as land given protected status
Volunteers say they have been campaigning for 30 years to keep a wild space free from development.
A rock plunged 90 kilometers into Earth and revealed something unexpected
Scientists discovered a rock in Papua New Guinea that plunged more than 90 kilometers beneath Earth's surface, revealing a bizarre temperature pattern that challenges established theories of Earth's interior. The unexpected shift from unusually hot to relatively cold conditions could transform our understanding of tectonic plate movements, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
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People are taking an unapproved weight-loss drug. AI found something surprising
Researchers analyzing nearly 150,000 Reddit posts uncovered unexpected symptom reports linked by users to unapproved versions of retatrutide, including increased appetite, sleep disturbances, and elevated heart rates. The findings differ from clinical trial results and highlight how AI could help identify potential drug safety signals that warrant further investigation.
A simple 15-minute treatment could help patients avoid carpal tunnel surgery
A simple, steroid-free procedure could offer lasting relief for people struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome, potentially helping them avoid surgery. In a clinical trial involving 63 patients, researchers found that ultrasound-guided hydrodissection, which uses fluid to free a compressed nerve in the wrist, provided longer-lasting improvements in pain, numbness, and hand function than traditional steroid injections.
Coffee calories have jumped nearly 40%. Sugar isn't the biggest culprit
Your morning coffee may be packing more calories than you realize, and sugar isn't the biggest reason. A study of 30,000 Americans found that non-dairy creamer has overtaken sugar and milk as the leading source of added coffee calories, helping drive a nearly 40% increase between 2003 and 2018.
Honey bees are bullying other bees, scientists discover
Honeybees are aggressively pushing wild pollinators away from flowers, with scientists documenting how they chase off rivals and dominate valuable food sources. New research warns that rising temperatures and increasing honeybee populations could intensify this competition, threatening wild bees and other important pollinators.