Science

These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they're losing protections

The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is now opening their waters to commercial fishing, sparking a battle over some of the…

Amur tiger cubs transferred by Russia to Kazakhstan could be released into wild in year

The cubs need to reach the age of 18 months, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology says

Bangkok launches quantum tech hub

Thailand has taken a significant step towards the quantum technology era with the launch of Quantum Club Thailand, a national collaboration platform designed to position the country as a contributor to the global quantum technology…

Commentary: An abandoned SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the moon - the real problem comes next

SpaceX has unintentionally acquired the power to permanently alter the moon, says this lawyer.

'It's just ash': Washington state wildfire evacuees return to find devastation

Some residents returned to devastated neighbourhoods in eastern Washington state to find their homes leveled by wildfires that erupted across a parched landscape over the weekend, covering yards in charred debris. In some cases, only…

Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state.

The race to control the skies is sending a record amount of debris crashing back to Earth

Wildfire flares up again in Greece as water bombers deployed

Where and when to watch August's total solar eclipse — safely

A total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland and Spain on 12 August. Here's how and where to watch it safely.

Study shows why younger generations may be more cancer-prone

Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or grandparents.

More cancer-prone? Why younger generations may be at risk

Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or grandparents.

Puerto Rico Drought Emergency 2026 Hits 60% of Island

Climate: Puerto Rico Key Facts —Emergency. Governor Jenniffer González Colón signed executive orders declaring a state of emergency over drought and water shortages across Puerto Rico. —National Guard. One order activated the Puerto Rico…