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Science & Environment

The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence. Attribution US & Canada Posted A close-up shot of Elon Musk in a dark room. He stands with a neutral expression against a black background. He has short dark brown hair, and wears a black jacket, white shir,t and dark tie.

A close-up shot of Elon Musk in a dark room. He stands with a neutral expression against a black background. He has short dark brown hair, and wears a black jacket, white shir,t and dark tie.

Attribution Science & Environment Posted Comments 394 A close up a medieval dice and part of an imported French pipe with the moulding of a woman's head found during the HS2 archaeological excavations

A close up a medieval dice and part of an imported French pipe with the moulding of a woman's head found during the HS2 archaeological excavations

Attribution Climate Posted A young polar bear leans against an adult bear that is sprawled out on the ice.

Attribution Essex Posted Comments 34 A lapwing is standing on some grass. It has blue and green feathers and a white chest area. Feathery fronds stick out from its head.

A lapwing is standing on some grass. It has blue and green feathers and a white chest area. Feathery fronds stick out from its head.

Attribution Science & Environment Posted Comments 424 Two white wind turbines with yellow bases in a blue sea with a ship seen in the distance

Attribution Science & Environment Posted Comments 2059 A small plastic toy dog sits on the edge of a vast waste dump, a mound of mixed rubbish which disappears into the distance where the horizon is lined with trees

A small plastic toy dog sits on the edge of a vast waste dump, a mound of mixed rubbish which disappears into the distance where the horizon is lined with trees

Attribution Science & Environment Posted A colour‑enhanced close‑up of a cave wall showing a very faint, claw‑like hand stencil, picked out for clarity with a white dashed outline

A colour‑enhanced close‑up of a cave wall showing a very faint, claw‑like hand stencil, picked out for clarity with a white dashed outline

Environment

Attribution Climate Posted Comments 1386 Two men install a solar panel on a brown tiled roof. Five panels are already laid behind. The man on the left has his back to the camera, he is wearing a green jumper and blue trousers, the man on the right facing the camera wears a blue jumper

Two men install a solar panel on a brown tiled roof. Five panels are already laid behind. The man on the left has his back to the camera, he is wearing a green jumper and blue trousers, the man on the right facing the camera wears a blue jumper

Attribution Science & Environment Posted A firefighter, dressed in protective clothing, is silhouetted as they fire a water cannon at a burning house with the sun shining through a hazy sky in the background, in Altadena on 9 January 2025.

A firefighter, dressed in protective clothing, is silhouetted as they fire a water cannon at a burning house with the sun shining through a hazy sky in the background, in Altadena on 9 January 2025.

Attribution Norfolk Posted The head of an Iron Age carnyx resting on its side on a white pillow. The instrument is in the shape of an animal with a long neck, with a crest along its neck, pierced with a pattern, with a long nose and its mouth gaping open. A black gloved hand can just be seen at the bottom holding a very fine brush, while a much broader brush brushes the snout of the animal.

The head of an Iron Age carnyx resting on its side on a white pillow. The instrument is in the shape of an animal with a long neck, with a crest along its neck, pierced with a pattern, with a long nose and its mouth gaping open. A black gloved hand can just be seen at the bottom holding a very fine brush, while a much broader brush brushes the snout of the animal.

Attribution London Posted Comments 22 Caelo and Hugo stand indoors in front of a Christmas tree, each holding rectangular boards made from compressed Christmas tree material. Both are smiling at the camera.

Caelo and Hugo stand indoors in front of a Christmas tree, each holding rectangular boards made from compressed Christmas tree material. Both are smiling at the camera.

Attribution Climate Posted Comments 1110 A woman, wearing a sunhat and sunglasses, holds an umbrella to shade herself as she walks along a street in London. There is a red telephone box behind her as well as a few other pedestrians.

A woman, wearing a sunhat and sunglasses, holds an umbrella to shade herself as she walks along a street in London. There is a red telephone box behind her as well as a few other pedestrians.

Space

Attribution Science & Environment Posted A large rocket stands at a launch pad before a blue sky.

Attribution Science & Environment Posted

The image shows four astronauts in bright orange space suits posing for a formal group portrait against a dark background. The suits are bulky with blue joints, straps and pockets, emphasising their technical design. Three astronauts stand behind one who is seated, all facing the camera. They all have fairly neutral expressions, keeping the focus on the uniforms. Mission-style patches and flags, including US and Canadian flags, are visible on their arms and chests. Soft, focused lighting makes the vivid orange suits stand out dramatically.

Attribution US & Canada Posted A rocket takes off with smoke and fire coming out the bottom illuminating the bottom orange

Attribution US & Canada Posted James Lovell is photographed wearing his astronaut suit albeit without his helmet.

Attribution US & Canada Posted Harrison Schmitt is photographed next to the United States flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 17 mission. The highest part of the flag appears to point toward our planet Earth in the distant background. Its red and white stripes are also reflected in the visor of Schmitt's helmet.

Harrison Schmitt is photographed next to the United States flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 17 mission. The highest part of the flag appears to point toward our planet Earth in the distant background. Its red and white stripes are also reflected in the visor of Schmitt's helmet.

Climate

Attribution Devon Posted An aerial view of Torcross and Slapton beach in Devon - which saw huge waves during Storm Ingrid. The road that runs across the shingle bar disappears into the distance. In the foreground houses and other buildings are visible close t the waters edge, which is lined with concrete sea defences

An aerial view of Torcross and Slapton beach in Devon - which saw huge waves during Storm Ingrid. The road that runs across the shingle bar disappears into the distance. In the foreground houses and other buildings are visible close t the waters edge, which is lined with concrete sea defences

Attribution Climate Posted A young polar bear leans against an adult bear that is sprawled out on the ice.

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An engineer - a man wearing a black T-shirt - wipes the outside of a black heat pump with a cloth. To the right of the picture the heat pump abuts the wall of a property with the pipes and electrical components visible

Attribution Science & Environment Posted Comments 424 Two white wind turbines with yellow bases in a blue sea with a ship seen in the distance

Attribution Climate Posted Comments 244 Aerial shot of deforestation in Amazon rainforest. In the distance is apparently pristine green forest but in the foreground is an area bare of trees.

Aerial shot of deforestation in Amazon rainforest. In the distance is apparently pristine green forest but in the foreground is an area bare of trees.

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From our Science Editor Rebecca Morelle

BBC InDepth

Inside Science

Latest Updates

Have £18m funds come too late to save our coast?, published at 05:24 GMT

'We need to be inventive to track rare butterfly', published at 16:29 GMT 1 February

Farmer rescues lorry driver from flooded road, published at 14:57 GMT 1 February

Bluetongue virus case confirmed on farm, published at 14:21 GMT 1 February

Farming 'threatened by skill and labour shortages', published at 13:06 GMT 1 February

Pupils win funding to rescue wildlife pond, published at 11:20 GMT 1 February

Special meeting about bathing water quality, published at 09:14 GMT 1 February

Air traffic control concerns over plans for 200m tall wind turbines, published at 08:22 GMT 1 February

Fight to save church linked to St Cuthbert and Russian royalty, published at 08:19 GMT 1 February

Rare fungus spotted for first time in 50 years, published at 07:13 GMT 1 February

Plastic pollution fears over proposed 3G pitch, published at 06:57 GMT 1 February

Why I keep blockading food distribution centres , published at 06:14 GMT 1 February

Musk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit, published at 16:19 GMT 31 January

Rescuers calls for better protection of deer, published at 13:39 GMT 31 January

Baby genetic screening study marks milestone, published at 13:07 GMT 31 January

Devon recycling centre to shut for six weeks, published at 12:08 GMT 31 January

Rare leopard cub Zeya in first public appearance, published at 12:07 GMT 31 January

Damage and disruption in storm-battered counties, published at 10:11 GMT 31 January

Concern after death of 700 fish during dry summer, published at 07:44 GMT 31 January

How winter storms are rapidly reshaping our coastline, published at 07:31 GMT 31 January

Booking system to launch at recycling centres, published at 07:28 GMT 31 January

Hill could hide Viking grave of Ivarr the Boneless, published at 07:06 GMT 31 January

Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?, published at 02:49 GMT 31 January

A bomb cyclone will hit parts of the US - what is it? Video, 00:00:41, published at 21:39 GMT 30 January

Science & Environment

Environment

Space

Climate

BBC Ideas: A(very) short guide to the Universe

From our Science Editor Rebecca Morelle

BBC InDepth

Inside Science

Latest Updates

05:24 GMTHave £18m funds come too late to save our coast?, published at 05:24 GMTHave £18m funds come too late to save our coast?

16:29 GMT 1 February'We need to be inventive to track rare butterfly', published at 16:29 GMT 1 February'We need to be inventive to track rare butterfly'

14:57 GMT 1 FebruaryFarmer rescues lorry driver from flooded road, published at 14:57 GMT 1 FebruaryFarmer rescues lorry driver from flooded road

14:21 GMT 1 FebruaryBluetongue virus case confirmed on farm, published at 14:21 GMT 1 FebruaryBluetongue virus case confirmed on farm

13:06 GMT 1 FebruaryFarming 'threatened by skill and labour shortages', published at 13:06 GMT 1 FebruaryFarming 'threatened by skill and labour shortages'

11:20 GMT 1 FebruaryPupils win funding to rescue wildlife pond, published at 11:20 GMT 1 FebruaryPupils win funding to rescue wildlife pond

09:14 GMT 1 FebruarySpecial meeting about bathing water quality, published at 09:14 GMT 1 FebruarySpecial meeting about bathing water quality

08:22 GMT 1 FebruaryAir traffic control concerns over plans for 200m tall wind turbines, published at 08:22 GMT 1 FebruaryAir traffic control concerns over plans for 200m tall wind turbines

08:19 GMT 1 FebruaryFight to save church linked to St Cuthbert and Russian royalty, published at 08:19 GMT 1 FebruaryFight to save church linked to St Cuthbert and Russian royalty

07:13 GMT 1 FebruaryRare fungus spotted for first time in 50 years, published at 07:13 GMT 1 FebruaryRare fungus spotted for first time in 50 years

06:57 GMT 1 FebruaryPlastic pollution fears over proposed 3G pitch, published at 06:57 GMT 1 FebruaryPlastic pollution fears over proposed 3G pitch

06:14 GMT 1 FebruaryWhy I keep blockading food distribution centres , published at 06:14 GMT 1 FebruaryWhy I keep blockading food distribution centres

16:19 GMT 31 JanuaryMusk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit, published at 16:19 GMT 31 JanuaryMusk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit

13:39 GMT 31 JanuaryRescuers calls for better protection of deer, published at 13:39 GMT 31 JanuaryRescuers calls for better protection of deer

13:07 GMT 31 JanuaryBaby genetic screening study marks milestone, published at 13:07 GMT 31 JanuaryBaby genetic screening study marks milestone

12:08 GMT 31 JanuaryDevon recycling centre to shut for six weeks, published at 12:08 GMT 31 JanuaryDevon recycling centre to shut for six weeks

12:07 GMT 31 JanuaryRare leopard cub Zeya in first public appearance, published at 12:07 GMT 31 JanuaryRare leopard cub Zeya in first public appearance

10:11 GMT 31 JanuaryDamage and disruption in storm-battered counties, published at 10:11 GMT 31 JanuaryDamage and disruption in storm-battered counties

07:44 GMT 31 JanuaryConcern after death of 700 fish during dry summer, published at 07:44 GMT 31 JanuaryConcern after death of 700 fish during dry summer

07:31 GMT 31 JanuaryHow winter storms are rapidly reshaping our coastline, published at 07:31 GMT 31 JanuaryHow winter storms are rapidly reshaping our coastline

07:28 GMT 31 JanuaryBooking system to launch at recycling centres, published at 07:28 GMT 31 JanuaryBooking system to launch at recycling centres

07:06 GMT 31 JanuaryHill could hide Viking grave of Ivarr the Boneless, published at 07:06 GMT 31 JanuaryHill could hide Viking grave of Ivarr the Boneless

02:49 GMT 31 JanuaryStay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?, published at 02:49 GMT 31 JanuaryStay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?

21:39 GMT 30 JanuaryA bomb cyclone will hit parts of the US - what is it? Video, 00:00:41, published at 21:39 GMT 30 JanuaryA bomb cyclone will hit parts of the US - what is it?

Have £18m funds come too late to save our coast?, published at 05:24 GMT

'We need to be inventive to track rare butterfly', published at 16:29 GMT 1 February

Farmer rescues lorry driver from flooded road, published at 14:57 GMT 1 February

Bluetongue virus case confirmed on farm, published at 14:21 GMT 1 February

Farming 'threatened by skill and labour shortages', published at 13:06 GMT 1 February

Pupils win funding to rescue wildlife pond, published at 11:20 GMT 1 February

Special meeting about bathing water quality, published at 09:14 GMT 1 February

Air traffic control concerns over plans for 200m tall wind turbines, published at 08:22 GMT 1 February

Fight to save church linked to St Cuthbert and Russian royalty, published at 08:19 GMT 1 February

Rare fungus spotted for first time in 50 years, published at 07:13 GMT 1 February

Plastic pollution fears over proposed 3G pitch, published at 06:57 GMT 1 February

Why I keep blockading food distribution centres , published at 06:14 GMT 1 February

Musk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit, published at 16:19 GMT 31 January

Rescuers calls for better protection of deer, published at 13:39 GMT 31 January

Baby genetic screening study marks milestone, published at 13:07 GMT 31 January

Devon recycling centre to shut for six weeks, published at 12:08 GMT 31 January

Rare leopard cub Zeya in first public appearance, published at 12:07 GMT 31 January

Damage and disruption in storm-battered counties, published at 10:11 GMT 31 January

Concern after death of 700 fish during dry summer, published at 07:44 GMT 31 January

How winter storms are rapidly reshaping our coastline, published at 07:31 GMT 31 January

Booking system to launch at recycling centres, published at 07:28 GMT 31 January

Hill could hide Viking grave of Ivarr the Boneless, published at 07:06 GMT 31 January

Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?, published at 02:49 GMT 31 January

A bomb cyclone will hit parts of the US - what is it? Video, 00:00:41, published at 21:39 GMT 30 January