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Boy, 8, enjoys historic solar eclipse
Jacob describes how he feels about watching the historic moment.
August 13, 2026'We can't keep up with demand for eclipse glasses'
Liverpool post office owner says demand for specialist glasses to see the solar eclipse is 'crazy'.
August 12, 2026'I chase eclipses around the world'
A film-maker talks about eclipse-hunting worldwide after covering his first one in Alderney in 1999.
August 12, 2026Who will be able to see the solar eclipse?
What you need to know about the UK and Europe's best eclipse in 27 years.
August 10, 2026Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions - Reuters
Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions Reuters
August 8, 2026Fighting the world's most deadly animal… in an unexpected way
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying - they kill around 700,000 people a year via the diseases they spread. But scientists are developing new, counterintuitive ways to tackle them.
August 6, 2026UK seeks to bring in more scientists by expanding research visa route - Reuters
UK seeks to bring in more scientists by expanding research visa route Reuters
August 5, 2026Part of SpaceX rocket believed to have struck Moon
A stray SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a crater
August 5, 2026What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
August 5, 2026Find funding and save Jodrell Bank, stars say
Astronaut Tim Peake, guitarist Johnny Marr and 150 other public figures have signed an open letter.
August 3, 2026What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do?
When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy.
July 28, 2026Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple
July 23, 2026BBC Inside Science
What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?
July 16, 2026BBC Inside Science
Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.
July 9, 2026What heat actually does to the body
The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you.
July 8, 2026Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100 - Reuters
Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100 Reuters
June 24, 2026Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
June 24, 2026Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?
Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?
June 23, 2026US scientist John Jumper to leave Google DeepMind for Anthropic - Reuters
US scientist John Jumper to leave Google DeepMind for Anthropic Reuters
June 19, 2026BBC Inside Science
How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?
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'I chase eclipses around the world'
Dr Riley got the eclipse bug after seeing his first one on Alderney The spectacle of the total eclipse in 1999 in the Channel Islands was a "life-changing moment" for Dr Chris Riley who has become a
'We can't keep up with demand for eclipse glasses'
Karen Smith says her post office has been inundated with people asking to buy eclipse glasses The owner of a post office said she "cannot keep up with the demand" for specialist glasses to view Wedne
Who will be able to see the solar eclipse?
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Fighting the world's most deadly animal… in an unexpected way
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Part of SpaceX rocket believed to have struck Moon
Read about what scientists can learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon.
What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
The last time it was confirmed that part of a rocket had collided with the Moon by accident was in 2022 A stray SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a crater near a famous
Find funding and save Jodrell Bank, stars say
The observatory has regularly hosted gigs and festivals alongside its scientific work More than 150 public figures have signed a letter calling for the government to reverse a "foolish" decision and
What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do?
The Lovell Telescope was the largest in the world when it was built in 1957 All scientific work carried out using the UK's largest telescope could end in the next two years. The government has decid
Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
The songs of birds like this European wren are shaped by their environment Scientists in France say they have discovered the building blocks of the incredible diversity of birdsong. A team analysed
How might we spot nukes in space?
Radio 4,·16 Jul 2026,·28 mins Available for 35 days A few years ago a satellite speeding through the Van Allen belt in earth orbit raised concerns that it may include a nuclear weapon. An explosion
Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab?
Radio 4,·09 Jul 2026,·28 mins Available for 33 days Synthetic biologist Kate Adamal and her team at the University of Minnesota published their research into the lab-created ‘SpudCell’ in a signific
What heat actually does to the body
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