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

Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?

1 May 2026 at 2:44pm
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be. Read more...

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

29 Apr 2026 at 1:26pm
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly. Read more...

£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work

28 Apr 2026 at 11:20pm
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital. Read more...

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

26 Apr 2026 at 11:01pm
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye Read more...

'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'

26 Apr 2026 at 6:20am
Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution. Read more...

First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens

24 Apr 2026 at 5:42am
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change Read more...

Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas

23 Apr 2026 at 6:04pm
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence. Read more...

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

22 Apr 2026 at 11:11pm
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say. Read more...

Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

21 Apr 2026 at 11:53am
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks. Read more...

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

16 Apr 2026 at 9:49pm
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity. Read more...