Health
BBC Earth
The Battle That Broke The Germans
When the Allies launched an offensive at Amiens 100 years ago this month, they did so with such precision and power that enemy troops were soon surrendering in their thousands. Nick Lloyd describes a battle that shattered German morale, and asks, why is it not more celebrated today?
9 min |
January 2019
BBC Earth
The Genetic Hunt For Nessie
For centuries, many have claimed that a creature lurks in Loch Ness. Now, by seeking out monster DNA from the loch’s waters, scientists are going to find out what’s down there
5 min |
January 2019
BBC Earth
Planet's Waters Have More Intellect Than we Gave Them Credit For
Think of intelligence in the animal world and you rarely think of fish. But there’s growing evidence to show that the various species living in the planet’s waters have greater intellects than we’ve given them credit for.
7 min |
September 2018
BBC Earth
Hawking's Last Hurrah
The world famous physicist and author of A Brief History Of Time is laid to rest alongside Newton and Darwin.
3 min |
September 2018
BBC Earth
Untouched Subglacial Lakes Could Harbour Clues To Evolution Of Alien Life
Vast bodies of water more than 500 metres below the Arctic ice may host life forms that have evolved independently for 120,000 years.
2 min |
September 2018
BBC Earth
Trapped
The secret ways social media is built to be addictive (and what you can do to fight back)
8 min |
September 2018
BBC Earth
Top Of The Crocodile Pops
Not only do India’s fish-eating gharials look strange, they make unusually attentive mums and dads. These reptiles are among the best in the world.
8 min |
September 2018
BBC Earth
The Power Of Thought
Labs around the world are building machines that we can control with our minds. How long will we have to wait for an upgrade?
8 min |
September 2018
BBC Earth
“THIS YEAR, I MIGHT GO VEGAN…”
This year I am contemplating giving veganism a go. At least temporarily. And perhaps just for a couple of weeks.
2 min |
March 2019
BBC Earth
Eat For Your Genes
Geneticist Dr Giles Yeo argues that biology, rather than self-discipline, is to blame for the obesity crisis. He talks to Helen Glenny about his new book and what we need to understand in order to tackle the obesity epidemic and improve our health
2 min |
March 2019
BBC Earth
Could Neanderthal Mind Reveal What Made Modern Humans A Successful Species?
Scientists are growing ‘mini-brains’ containing Neanderthal genes. Could they reveal what made modern humans such a successful species?
7 min |
January 2019
BBC Earth
Learning Meets Fun At The Lost World Of Tambun
Come along on an unexpected adventure with the 2017 BBC Earth Magazine School Challenge first runners-up at The Lost World of Tambun
4 min |
October 2018
BBC Earth
One For All: Bukit Gambang Resort City
Every family vacation deserves equal doses of education and entertainment, interlaced with ample relaxation. Infuse yours with a bit of each by heading to Bukit Gambang Resort City nestled within 727 acres of secondary jungle. The integrated resort city concept makes for a fun and convenient one-stop destination for each member of the family. Hopping across attractions is extra convenient easy transfers between resort attractions help you pack maximum fun into one day.
3 min |
October 2018
BBC Earth
Space Is Fast Replacing Land As The Arena For Conflict
Forget the traditional battlegrounds of land, sea and air. Rapid developments in technology and our reliance on satellites for every thing from communication to navigation are pushing conflicts into a new arena: outer space
9 min |
October 2018
BBC Earth
The Power Of Sloth
Why natures laziest animal is an evolutionary success story
3 min |
October 2018
BBC Earth
Roma Agrawal
This month, Helen Pilcher chats with structural engineer Roma Agrawal about her love of buildings and why engineers are the worlds unsung heroes
2 min |
October 2018
BBC Earth
is ‘Runner's High' A Real Thing?
Spring is the time when fairweather runners like me pull our trainers out of hibernation, dust them down and reluctantly start running again.
2 min |
October 2018
BBC Earth
The Pigeons' War On Hitler
Gordon Corera describes an ingenious British operation to subvert Nazi rule in Europe – using carrier birds.
6 min |
August 2018
BBC Earth
Could Geoengineering Cause A Climate War?
If country leaders manipulate the weather to do their bidding, could they create political tensions, or even all-out war?
8 min |
August 2018
BBC Earth
Down On The Body Farm
Corpses can tell you a lot – if you know how to read them. And just like language, decomposition is dependent on location. Which is why some researchers think it’s time to start studying the dialect of decay in the UK.
7 min |
August 2018
BBC Earth
Tricks Of The Mind
Psychologists are starting to figure out why we get false memories, and it turns out that they might even be useful…
7 min |
August 2018
BBC Earth
The Cholesterol Drug Controversy
THE DEBATE ABOUT STATINS SHOWS THAT SCIENCE CAN’T ALWAYS SUPPLY EASY ANSWERS
3 min |
September 2017
BBC Earth
My Life Scientific
This month, volcanologist Prof Twnsin Mather talks to Helen Pilcher about getting up close and personal with one of most destructive forces
2 min |
September 2017
BBC Earth
Meet The Plant Messiah
Carlos Magdalena is on a mission to save the plants. From his base at Kew Gardens, he travels the world to rescue tropical species from extinction. The botanical horticulturalist talks to James Lloyd
3 min |
September 2017
BBC Earth
What Causes Turbulence?
“PLANES CAN COPE WITH TURBULENCE, SO ALTHOUGH MY TEA MIGHT GET SPILT, THERE’S LITTLE DANGER”
3 min |
September 2017
BBC Knowledge (Asia Edition)
Where Are All The Habitable Planets?
The number of known planets is increasing all the time, but how soon can we expect to find life? Stuart Clark takes a closer look.
7 min |
September 2015
BBC Earth
Seven Earth-Sized Exoplanets Found
The system of planets found orbiting nearby dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 may be our best chance yet of finding alien life.
3 min |
June 2017
BBC Earth
Biochemistry
Chemists have added synthetic letters to bacterial DNA. Study leader Prof Floyd Romesberg explains how this could expand the genetic code to make proteins never before seen in nature.
2 min |
June 2017
BBC Earth
NASA To Explore Metal Asteroid For The First Time
Consider us psyched. NASA will be sending a probe to a distant metal asteroid for the first time ever. The mission was selected from five finalists as part of NASA’s Discovery Program.
2 min |
June 2017
BBC Earth
City Slickers
With the help of Singapore’s residents, smooth-coated otters have returned to the heart of the city. Katie Stacey went to find out how they were enticed back.
8 min |