BBC Science Focus
STUDY REVEALS WHAT REALLY KILLED THE DINOSAURS
It wasn't the meteor's impact, but the colossal clouds of dust it kicked up into the atmosphere that drove the mass extinction 66 million years ago
2 min |
December 2023
BBC Science Focus
UNDER ΤΗΕ HOOD OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
As the busiest year in the history of artificial intelligence (AI) comes to a close, Prof Mike Wooldridge prepares to deliver the Royal Institution's first Christmas Lecture on the subject. Noa Leach sat down with him to get a preview of the demonstrations his talks will include and an insight into how he thinks AI is going to change the world for children
4 min |
December 2023
BBC Science Focus
WHAT IS DECISION PARALYSIS AND HOW DO I DEAL WITH IT?
If you've ever gone online to order something during a work break - let's say a new electric toothbrush - expecting it to be fairly straightforward, but instead you found yourself overwhelmed by the huge number of choices and options available, you've experienced decision paralysis.
2 min |
December 2023
BBC Science Focus
A BLUEPRINT FOR ANTI-AGEING
SCIENCE SAYS IT'S TIME TO RETHINK - AND TAKE CONTROL OF - OUR BODY'S AGE. HERE'S HOW TO SLOW, HALT AND POTENTIALLY TURN BACK YOUR BIOLOGICAL CLOCK
10 min |
December 2023
BBC Science Focus
STRANGE RUMBLINGS
Earth-shattering seismic events can occur away from the fault lines between tectonic plates. And there's no easy way to predict when or where they'll hit
8 min |
December 2023
BBC Science Focus
SCROLL REVERSAL
Losing days by endlessly scrolling on your smartphone? You're not alone. Perhaps neuroscience can help us beat the urge...
2 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Water, Water, Everywhere?
Penny Wozniakiewicz investigates why astronomers are so concerned with finding water in the Solar System, and why it is vital to our exploration of space
6 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Swirling supernova's secret sibling
A companion could be responsible for Puppis A's overlapping rings
2 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
No call for sea legs on Titan
Expect to find gentle breezes and calm seas on Saturn's largest moon
2 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
A December GRAND TOUR
Just like the epic journeys of the Voyager probes to our Solar System's outer planets, this tour takes you to the gas and ice giants as they line up in the night sky this month. Stuart Atkinson is your guide
8 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Build your EYEPIECE COLLECTION
Great eyepieces are crucial to any astronomical setup. Here Tim Jardine arms you with the info you need to choose the best ones to invest in
7 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Rare cosmic explosion deepens a mystery
One of the Universe's brightest outbursts seen in an unexpected location
2 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
THREE'S COMPANY
Galaxy pair Arp-Madore 2339-661 is actually a galaxy trio
1 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
The remains of CREATION UNDERSTANDING THE CMB
Left over from the Big Bang, the cosmic microwave background gives astronomers an insight into the entire history of our Universe. Ezzy Pearson explains
7 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Plans for an all-UK space mission set in motion
Four British astronauts could soon be heading into orbit
2 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Same stars, different stories
Maggie Aderin-Pocock considers how other cultures interpret the night sky
2 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT
Host of science podcast The Infinite Monkey Cage Robin Ince joined his co-host Brian Cox on the November episode of The Sky at Night
2 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Venus's hostile atmosphere
Katrin Raynor takes a look at a planet where the skies boil and the clouds rain acid
3 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
THE BIG THREE
The top sights to observe or image this month
4 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Bresser ISA Space Exploration NASA 70/700 AZ telescope
This beginners' package has everything you need to see the Sun, Moon and planets
3 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Ursa Major 6-inch f/8 Planetary Dobsonian
A decent option for would-be planetary observers on a limited budget
3 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Use freeware to create star trail images
How to turn your frames into beautiful star trail photos in a few clicks
3 min |
December 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
O&A WITH AN ECLIPSE CHASER
On 14 October 2023, an annular eclipse passed across mainland USA. Comedian and stargazer Jon Culshaw was there to witness it
3 min |
December 2023
BBC Science Focus
The Power of Caffeine
For many, caffeine is considered a guilty pleasure. But there is growing evidence that our daily fix isn't necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it might actually be doing us some good
8 min |
November 2023
BBC Science Focus
HELLO DARKNESS.MY OLD FRIEND
With the evenings drawing in, could embracing the darkness be good for you?
2 min |
November 2023
BBC Science Focus
HAMMERHEAD BAT
With a face that wouldn't look out of place among the Notre Dame gargoyles, the hammerhead bat is what the French would call 'jolie laide'.
2 min |
November 2023
BBC Science Focus
WHAT IS ASHEN LIGHT?
The 'ashen light', or AL, is a faint, mysterious glow, or colouration, seen in the night-side hemisphere of the planet Venus.
1 min |
November 2023
BBC Science Focus
DEAR DOCTOR
IS IT REALLY BETTER TO HOPE FOR THE BEST, BUT BRACE FOR THE WORST?
2 min |
November 2023
BBC Science Focus
WOMB TRANSPLANTS ARE NOW A REALITY AND THEY'RE CHANGING PEOPLE'S LIVES
There’s new hope for the thousands of women who are unable to conceive or carry their own child
3 min |
November 2023
BBC Science Focus
REALITY CHECK - THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE HEADLINES
SICK DAYS: WE'RE TAKING MORE THAN EVER. SO WHAT'S KEEPING US AWAY FROM WORK?
3 min |