NewsMatic — Science news https://news-matic.com Latest verified science headlines and NewsMatic briefs. en Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:23:38 GMT Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers https://news-matic.com/news/third-heathrow-runway-should-only-go-ahead-if-airlines-pay-for-cleaner-flying-sa-0yhqxx5 https://news-matic.com/news/third-heathrow-runway-should-only-go-ahead-if-airlines-pay-for-cleaner-flying-sa-0yhqxx5 The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:05:51 GMT Science bbc.co.uk What weapon could the US have put into space? https://news-matic.com/news/what-weapon-could-the-us-have-put-into-space-0blbn4h https://news-matic.com/news/what-weapon-could-the-us-have-put-into-space-0blbn4h The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:23:14 GMT Science bbc.co.uk UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses https://news-matic.com/news/uk-could-unlock-100-more-oil-and-gas-projects-say-north-sea-bosses-16wy6pj https://news-matic.com/news/uk-could-unlock-100-more-oil-and-gas-projects-say-north-sea-bosses-16wy6pj The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:45:12 GMT Science bbc.co.uk Giant jellyfish with '40ft tentacles' captured on camera https://news-matic.com/news/giant-jellyfish-with-40ft-tentacles-captured-on-camera-1gc8835 https://news-matic.com/news/giant-jellyfish-with-40ft-tentacles-captured-on-camera-1gc8835 Iestyn Morgan has set out to make Welsh aquatic life "more accessible" for people to see. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:18:42 GMT Science bbc.co.uk US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants https://news-matic.com/news/us-scraps-limits-on-emissions-from-coal-and-gas-power-plants-14al1r8 https://news-matic.com/news/us-scraps-limits-on-emissions-from-coal-and-gas-power-plants-14al1r8 The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:04:14 GMT Science bbc.co.uk Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars https://news-matic.com/news/flash-flooding-interrupts-half-marathon-submerges-cars-0o6h8qv https://news-matic.com/news/flash-flooding-interrupts-half-marathon-submerges-cars-0o6h8qv Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:01:28 GMT Science bbc.co.uk Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate https://news-matic.com/news/wild-dogs-record-2-500-mile-trek-across-zambia-in-search-of-a-mate-1bnjd2p https://news-matic.com/news/wild-dogs-record-2-500-mile-trek-across-zambia-in-search-of-a-mate-1bnjd2p Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:08:12 GMT Science bbc.co.uk Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals https://news-matic.com/news/zambians-warned-not-to-eat-dead-wildlife-after-anthrax-kills-dozens-of-animals-016tirj https://news-matic.com/news/zambians-warned-not-to-eat-dead-wildlife-after-anthrax-kills-dozens-of-animals-016tirj At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:35:08 GMT Science bbc.co.uk