At this point in time, black holes feel… inescapable. I’m not talking about their gravitational pull, but rather how every week seems to bring the publication of a new paper about these cosmic monsters. For such enigmatic objects, we hear...
The Climate Question: Chernobyl at 40 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster, and in the face of an energy crisis, is the world finally ready to embrace nuclear power? Listen now on BBC Sounds The BBC Horizon team get unprecedented access to...
Mapping the inside of a black hole could finally link two of physics’ biggest theories. Space journalist Georgina explores how scientists plan to get a closer look.
Metacognition – thinking about your thinking – is the key to making better decisions. Science journalist Miriam finds out how to do it without tying yourself in knots.
Bill, professor emeritus of climate hazards at UCL, reveals what’s behind the new surge of storm clouds that whip wildfires into unstoppable frenzies.
Can you get hooked on ultra-processed foods? Sandy, a science writer who specialises in health, investigates whether UPFs really are addictive.
America wants to establish a Moon base before anyone else, but not for the reasons you think. The world’s eyes have once again been turned to the heavens, thanks to NASA’s success with Artemis II. The successful mission saw four astronauts...
Disaster could be heading for America’s coastline and far sooner than experts first thought. Amajor ocean current system that helps regulate climate across the Northern Hemisphere is likely to weaken far more severely than scientists...
Our experts answer your questions. This month: What does narcissistic baiting look like? What is pee, actually? Why do insects fly into lights? What’s the best temperature to wash laundry at? What is histamine flushing and what can it tell...
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