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Radio 4 Explores Fusion and Dark Matter on BBC Inside Science
BBC Inside Science examines joint UK-US supercomputing initiatives for nuclear fusion, recent dark matter findings in South Dakota, and emerging synthetic biology debates.
What Defined the Golden Age of Piracy Beyond Blackbeard?
Popular stereotypes depict maritime raiders through tricorne hats and Hollywood accents, but historical piracy encompassed multi-ethnic Atlantic crews, colossal Chinese fleets, and Southeast Asian naval resistance.
Australian Spring Crops Face Compounding War and Weather Risks
Australian growers navigate volatile global fertilizer markets and dry El Niño weather forecasts while aiming for a 61-million-tonne winter harvest.
Mothers’ Intrusive Thoughts Are Mostly Benign, Research Shows
Unwanted intrusive thoughts about infant harm affect roughly half of new mothers, representing common and mostly benign anxieties. A scientific look at maternal mental health shows why ordinary intrusive fears differ fundamentally from rare postpartum psychosis.
Simulations Link Early Giant Black Holes to Little Red Dots
New supercomputer simulations from Japan's ATERUI III reveal that mysterious little red dots spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope could be rapidly feeding black hole seeds in the early universe.
Most Flood Fatalities Occur When Driving Through Water
Driving through water is the primary cause of flood-related deaths. Research reveals why drivers misjudge flow velocity, how sealed cars float, and why dynamic signage is crucial.
NASA Selects SpaceX Falcon 9 for StarBurst Mission
NASA selected SpaceX to launch the StarBurst mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than 2028. The small satellite will observe short gamma-ray bursts to study neutron star mergers through multimessenger astronomy.
Royal Observatory Names 2026 Astronomy Photographer Winners
Kuwaiti astrophotographer Ali Alobaidly secured the overall title at the 18th ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition with a striking 28-hour exposure of the Shark Nebula.
Space Shuttle Enterprise Debuts as NASA’s First Winged Orbiter
On September 17, 1976, NASA rolled out space shuttle Enterprise from its Palmdale assembly plant. Built as a prototype for atmospheric flight tests, the craft verified critical glider landing dynamics that enabled thirty years of reusable orbital missions.
Shannon Lucid Logged 188 Days on Mir Across Five Flights
Shannon Lucid flew five space missions and spent 188 days aboard Russia's Mir space station, bridging biochemistry research, satellite deployment, and long-duration spaceflight.