Methane ice dunes found on Pluto by Nasa spacecraft
Scientists say they have found evidence of dunes of frozen methane on Pluto. The research, which is published in the journal Science, suggests that the distant world is more dynamic than […]
Author: Elise Weatherall
World Cup 2018: BBC iPlayer to stream matches in 4K HDR
The BBC is to stream dozens of World Cup matches live in 4K resolution and high dynamic range colour (HDR) to UK-based audiences in June and July. It will mark […]
stars you didn’t know released an album
Jeff Goldblum has announced he is releasing his first album at the age of 65. The Hollywood actor is an accomplished jazz pianist and has a band called The Mildred […]
Solo Star Wars film underwhelms at box office
Solo: A Star Wars Story, the latest prequel in the huge film franchise, has failed to make the impact Disney had hoped in North America. Analysts had predicted Ron Howard’s […]
Biggest Weekend: Taylor Swift plays the hits then runs in Swansea
Taylor Swift stayed true to her name, playing a brief, but flawless, set at the BBC’s Biggest Weekend in Swansea. Effectively a stripped-back supercut of her current world tour, the […]
Doctors explain Michael Jackson’s impossible dance move
Neurosurgeons have described in detail how Michael Jackson achieved biomechanically impossible dance moves in his music video Smooth Criminal. In the 1987 routine, Michael leans from the ankle at a […]
An egg a day to keep the doctor away?
A study of nearly half a million people in China suggests a daily egg may reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. Experts stress any egg consumption needs to […]
Are we eating at the wrong time for our body clocks?
We’ve been warned repeatedly about the health perils of being out-of-sync with our body clocks. Are we eating in the right way for these circadian rhythms, and could changing our […]
‘Shocking’ human impact reported on world’s protected areas
One third of the world’s protected lands are being degraded by human activities and are not fit for purpose, according to a new study. Six million sq km of forests, […]
Comic fiction award on hold because 2018 entries ‘aren’t funny enough’
An award for humorous novels has been put on hold after the judges said this year’s entries weren’t funny enough. The Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction won’t be awarded this […]