A round-up of general science news as collated by the BBC (in the UK).

What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?

9 Jun 2026 at 2:50pm
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins. Read more...

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt

5 Jun 2026 at 9:35pm
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard. Read more...

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

4 Jun 2026 at 11:11pm
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate. Read more...

Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve

4 Jun 2026 at 5:17am
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences. Read more...

Next El Niño could be strongest in decades

2 Jun 2026 at 2:50pm
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. Read more...

'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss

30 May 2026 at 11:03pm
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored. Read more...

Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans

29 May 2026 at 10:38am
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans. Read more...

Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted

29 May 2026 at 5:16am
Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security. Read more...

Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

29 May 2026 at 3:02am
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night. Read more...

UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain

27 May 2026 at 11:05pm
National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure. Read more...