Friday, October 24, 2025

South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?

An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

BBC Inside Science

The bionic microchip implant which allows registered blind people to see again.

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Thames Water given lowest one star rating for repeated sewage spills

England's water companies had their worst combined score since assessment began in 2011.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

World Cup sends 'dangerous message' on climate

In eight months the 2026 World Cup will make history as the biggest single sporting event - but not everyone is celebrating.

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Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat

The country was previously one of the world's only mosquito-free zones.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region

The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists.

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Nasa's first female space commander: I didn't want people to say 'the woman made a mistake'

The BBC speaks to astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft.

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