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?

11 Jun 2026 at 1:32pm
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins. Read more...

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

11 Jun 2026 at 1:26pm
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures. Read more...

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

11 Jun 2026 at 10:32am
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise. Read more...

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

9 Jun 2026 at 5:46pm
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it. Read more...

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?

9 Jun 2026 at 5:45pm
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028. 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...