BBC Science Focus
THE BIGFIN SQUID
Of all the strange and wonderful animals that live in the deep sea, perhaps the most tantalising are the ones that are occasionally glimpsed by deep-submerged cameras, then swim off into the darkness before scientists can get a good look.
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March 2026
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THE RUNNING CHICKEN NEBULA
Within the constellation of Centaurus is a dense cloud of space dust, gases and hot new starbirth designated IC 2944, otherwise known as the Running Chicken Nebula.
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When an AI is labelled 'female', people are more likely to exploit it
People are more likely to exploit female AI partners than male ones, showing that gender-based discrimination has an impact beyond human interactions.
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Polar bears ‘rapidly rewrite their own DNA’ to survive melting sea ice
Temperature stress may be driving genetic mutations in polar bears in southern Greenland.
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OPERATION DOMINIC
In 1962, the US carried out some of the largest nuclear weapons tests in the nation's history.
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Scientists spot ancient galaxies so hot they shouldn't exist
Astronomers have spotted an unexpectedly hot galaxy cluster in the early universe that's challenging theories of galactic evolution.
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HORSE ANATOMY EXPLAINED
Discover the bodies and behaviours of horses that make them masters of the open plain
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WHY STRETCHING IS IMPORTANT
To stretch or not to stretch? Find out what's best for your body
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HOW THE ROSE LOST ITS SCENT
From floral to fragranceless, there's a biological reason behind a rose's missing odour today
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SUBMARINES WITHOUT SAILORS
Dive into the world of autonomous submarines and discover the mission that will see one sail around the world
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30 YEARS OF POKEMON
It's been three decades of throwing Poké Balls, but have you caught them all yet?
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INSIDE A DRONE
Drones aren't just for the military any more. These flying marvels are now taking over our lives
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How many insects have been discovered so far?
The total number of named species is around a million.
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HOW SKI LIFTS WORK
Boxes, poles, chairs and belts combine to carry skiers to the top of snowy mountains
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MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT
A CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT ASTHMA
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FIVE WAYS THE UNIVERSE COULD END
We'd like to think that the universe will continue forever, but chances are, at some point it will cease to be. Here's how current thinking suggests the end may come to pass
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WORLD'S RAREST CONDITIONS
Some of the strangest conditions that can affect humans are also among the rarest in the world. How do doctors diagnose and treat these afflictions?
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DO GEESE GET GOOSEBUMPS?
Many animals experience a similar reaction when they feel cold or scared
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HOW TO DATE AROUND THE WORLD
Discover wildly different courting customs and the origin of international wedding traditions
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WE CAN HEAR WITHOUT EARS
AND OTHER THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW WE PLANTS COULD DO
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FORMULA FAST
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FORMULA ONE RACING
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DRAGONFLY FACE-OFF
This close-up view of a Libellulidae dragonfly's head highlights the compact anatomy of the insect's mouth.
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RED PLANET ORBITER TAKES ITS 100,000TH IMAGE OF MARS
This year, a NASA spacecraft called the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) will begin its 20th year of observing the Red Planet from above.
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Earth's seasons vary wildly even at the same latitude
Earth's seasonal cycles can vary dramatically across short distances, even at the same latitudes, a new study suggests.
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GOOD BAD HABIT
Why our brains are hardwired for both healthy and unhealthy routines
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EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT COUNTERS IMMUNE CELL AGEING IN MICE
A new mRNA treatment rejuvenates key immune cells in the body, which could help them fight off infections and cancer, a mouse study suggests.
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FLAT-HEADED CAT SEEN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS
Researchers have photographed a rare cat in Thailand that hasn't been seen in the country for almost 30 years.
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12 COOL AND CURIOUS SPACE EXPERIMENTS
Astronauts on board the International Space Station have conducted a huge range of scientific experiments – here are 12 of our favourites
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RARE ROCKS AND DEAR DEPOSITS
What are the rarest minerals on Earth? These are some of the hardest to find on the planet
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HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
You don't have to hit the high street to get the most out of your cuppa
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