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What's happening to our rubbish?
27 October 2026 at 15:30
As Scotland's recycling rate falls to its lowest level in five years, Kevin Keane looks at what happens to our rubbish.
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Received — 27 October 2026
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Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?
27 October 2026 at 14:04
About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".
Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?
27 October 2026 at 14:04
About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".
Wildlife appeal closes in on £30m target
27 October 2026 at 13:26
The government pledges £1.9m to wildlife groups' efforts to buy the Rothbury Estate.
Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction
27 October 2026 at 17:10
The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
Regular spaceplane flights planned in project
27 October 2026 at 13:11
Spaceplanes could take off on regular flights from Cornwall following an agreement.
Scotland's recycling rates at five-year low. How is your area doing?
27 October 2026 at 12:22
Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.
Scotland's recycling rates at five-year low. How is your area doing?
27 October 2026 at 12:22
Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.
What is Nasa's Artemis III mission? And what comes next?
27 October 2026 at 10:33
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.
What is Nasa's Artemis III mission? And what comes next?
27 October 2026 at 10:33
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.
Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'
27 October 2026 at 16:50
A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.
Received — 26 October 2026
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BBC News - Science
Weather warning lifted as third storm to hit Scotland eases off
27 October 2026 at 21:20
Energy provider SSEN says 2,000 properties in the north of Scotland are still without power after days of high winds and heavy rain.
Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
26 October 2026 at 18:09
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.
Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
26 October 2026 at 18:09
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.
'Safety first' as wedding guests stranded on island after Storm Boelo
26 October 2026 at 15:17
Wedding guests at an island in County Fermanagh were left stranded due to the storm.
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
26 October 2026 at 14:54
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
26 October 2026 at 14:54
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
Stunning photos capture October's Hunter's Moon around the world
26 October 2026 at 11:27
October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.
More high winds hit parts of UK as Storm Boelo clean-up continues
27 October 2026 at 10:30
A Met Office weather warning is in place for Scotland and Northern Ireland for much of Tuesday.
Storm Boelo clears but more wind and rain bear down on UK
26 October 2026 at 11:21
Another area of low pressure will pass close to the north-west UK with a Met Office yellow wind warning issued for Tuesday.
