How a robot inspired my ballet dancing

Although huge hailstones are still rare, there are signs that their frequency and size are increasing.

Landsat satellites provide the longest continuous global record of the Earth's surface.

Scientists had a conversation with Twain, the humpback whale. It's the first ever recorded chat of its kind.

New research shows that a traditional Japanese diet rich in fish and soybeans can stave off cognitive decline.

You might think it's helpful to vent or smash things when you're angry. But a new study shows it doesn't help.

The menu at the Icehotel, the world's first hotel made out of ice and snow, is served on plates of ice.

Some politicians have found themselves victims of deepfakes. Can the public trust politicians in the age of AI?

There's more than just one type of fat - and it's more important than our waistlines. 

How one day in 1963 changed history forever and created a piece of America in the UK.

Flying cars are no longer a thing of science fiction. Are they the future of daily travel?

The British sometimes have a few bugbears when it comes to US English spellings, but is it justified?

The rare phenomenon of asexual reproduction continues to perplex scientists.

We asked an expert about oatzempic, the latest viral weight loss trend on TikTok.

The James Webb Telescope sends back stunning photos of our Universe. But are the vibrant colours real?

700 years after his death, Marco Polo's travellogue is full of wonder but also 'hard to believe' in some parts.

Eva Zu Beck heads to the Slovenian mountains where she vists the country's remote refuges.

A metal detectorist has uncovered something pretty unexpected and highly valuable on farmland in rural England.

Astrophysicist Erika Hamden explains why this time it's different.

Hyperbole is now a 'mega' part of the English language, but why did it happen?

There are many myths surrounding the aurora but satellite technology provides insights into the celestial marvel.