Weather & ScienceHeatwave shuts schools and cuts power in South SudanAuthorities say the extreme heat could last for two weeks and bring temperatures of up to 45C (113F).See moreThree dead after tornadoes strike Ohio and IndianaAt least two of the deaths took place in the community of Indian Lake in Ohio's Logan County.US & CanadaTornadoes and funnel clouds hit US statesA storm system struck Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, where multiple warnings were issued.US & CanadaHottest February marks ninth new monthly recordIt's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.Science & EnvironmentMassive blizzard hits California and NevadaThe snowstorm hit California's Sierra Nevada mountains especially hard, with more snow expected on Monday.US & CanadaSevere weather explainedThe sounds that warn of tornadoesThe destructive power of tornadoes is as sudden as it is violent. Now scientists are eavesdropping on twisters to develop new early warning systems and fight warning fatigue.FutureThe Texas wildfires weren't caused by droughtThe worst wildfires in Texas' history are leaving wide scars on the landscape. Why is the blaze so extreme?FutureClimate change is altering this Arctic languageNorth Sami, a language spoken in the Arctic, has more than 300 words for snow and a special word for "frightened reindeer". Can it survive in a warmer world?FutureKayakers flock to Death Valley after ancient lake re-emergesBadwater Basin, which lies at the very bottom of Death Valley, is the remnant of a vast ancient lake that once existed tens of thousands of years ago.TravelIf you find a frozen iguana, don't bring it homeCold temperatures have hit Florida, and that means frozen iguanas start falling out of trees. This year, they’re a major nuisance.FutureThe ocean drones tracking hurricanesHurricane Otis rapidly transformed from a tropical storm into a category five hurricane. Cutting-edge saildrones are helping to reveal how this process happens.FutureWatchWhat 'zombie fires' are and why they pose a risk for CanadaOver 100 fires in one province alone have been burning under the Canadian snow at an unprecedented rate.Weather & scienceAlaska's melting glaciers that rip homes apartQasa Alom meets a team conducting research on Alaska's changing environment.Weather & scienceWhat happens when it rains space debrisA bus-sized satellite has become the latest piece to fall to Earth. How often does that happen?Weather & scienceWhy electric vehicles struggle in extreme coldFreezing temperatures affect electric vehicles in two major ways. Watch to discover how and why.Weather & scienceThe sacred birds of longevity revered in BhutanThe black-necked cranes are a revered species across the Himalayas.Weather & scienceWhy insects are so crucial to life on EarthInsects make up around 70% of all known species, but many are struggling. How can we protect them better?Weather & scienceThe danger of a runaway ice-albedo loopAntarctic researchers are warning of a runaway ice-albedo feedback loop. But what is it? Weather & scienceIs New York really sinking?New York is gradually sinking under its own weight. Can the city mitigate the situation?Weather & scienceInside the world's biggest 'mirror' solar plantWe visit Morocco’s vast concentrated solar power project.Weather & scienceViews from an observatory on top of the worldWhere sharp images of cosmic objects can be seen 270 days a year.Weather & scienceLatest storiesWhy this rare pygmy hippo's birth is so importantThe birth of a rare pygmy hippo means the newborn's species is closer to being saved.FutureBlind dog in race against time to find new homeBenedict, a "happy and loving" German Shepherd had to have his eyes removed after he caught an infection.Science & EnvironmentPlans for huge Kent solar farm rejectedPlans for a huge solar farm and biodiversity project near Folkestone have been rejected.Endangered red panda settling in to new home at zooThree-year-old male, Nilo, has arrived at the Bristol Zoo Project as part of a breeding programme.BristolWhy invasive wild boar might not be all badHybridised feral pigs are an invasive pest in North America – but there could be benefits to their destructive power.FutureBerkshire's Big Picture: Images of the countyShowcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.BerkshireDorset's Big Picture: Images of the countyShowcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.DorsetOxfordshire's Big Picture: Images of the countyShowcasing the best images sent to us from around Oxfordshire.OxfordZoo welcomes first snow leopards in its historyChester Zoo says the arrival is a "huge milestone" in the conservation charity's 93-year history. England