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The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in the Red Sea use a mucus-covered coral to self-medicate.

Studying twins gives us insights into how we came to be the way we are.

Researchers have found a way to take carbon dioxide and turn it into syngas, creating carbon-neutral energy.

History and popular culture have not been kind to King John, but how much is fact and how much is fiction?

The ancient site of Megiddo is the biblical setting for a final battle between the forces of good and evil.

A chance discovery is shedding new light on early Norse history.

Where was the Persian Empire born and what led to its ultimate destruction?

How the discovery of a child's skeleton showed that modern humans bred with Neanderthals.

Science journalist Alok Jha investigates why water is so incredibly weird.

Drought forces the real Paddington Bear into deadly conflict with cattle farmers in the Andes.

A facility near the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik, is using innovative farming technology to grow algae.

Living a zero-waste life is great for the environment and your wallet. How does it work?

They are the focus of many diplomatic skirmishes, but how are rare earth minerals used and where are they found?

This centuries-old agricultural approach lets the Earth take the lead.

Dandora sits on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, and 800 tonnes of garbage is dumped on the site every day.

A look at how the world's farmers responding to some of the greatest threats to global food security.

We explore how maple syrup can be a healthier alternative to refined sugar with significant benefits.

At their peak, they were akin to royalty. Today, their estates conceal hidden treasures.

Iceland is one of the world's most volcanic regions. Now scientists are tapping into this hot source of energy.

Train enthusiast Francis Bourgeois spends a day spotting freight trains in Kuala Lumpur.

In a first-of-its-kind case, a man in the US has been charged with music streaming fraud aided by AI.

BBC Click visits a UK research team working on a solution to remove toxic chemicals known as PFAS from water.

David Attenborough on the discovery of the dumbfounding platypus.

In 1995, the Hubble Space Telescope sent back incredible image data that would change the world of astronomy.

Join Istanbul-based poet and writer Pelin Batu as she explores a museum bursting with history, myth and legend.

A look at the fascinating hidden world of the Mediterranean depths.

In 1911, a fence was constructed on the US-Mexico border. But its purpose was not to stop humans.

Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'

The Travel Show goes to the Netherlands to take a tour inside the world's first ever solar-powered campervan.

The prehistoric paintings in Magura Cave in Bulgaria are made using a surprising material.

On Mount Chimaera, fire has been spitting out from rocks for over 2,500 years. Our local SpeciaList explains why.

The English trainspotter goes on a journey through rainforests to explore Malaysia's fascinating railway legacy.

The 1,000 inhabitants of Granadilla were forced to abandon their town for a flood that never happened.

Justinian I and Theodora were the Jay-Z and Beyonce of the Byzantine Empire.

An unexpected World War Two experiment by behaviourist BF Skinner proved that pigeons could be used for missile guidance.

What do archaeologists say about the Philistines, who are depicted in the Bible as barbaric invaders?

Why legendary crime photographer Weegee offers a crucial lens to understand the American psyche.

The Napoleon Complex - aka 'small man syndrome' - suggests short men are overly aggressive. But is it true?

A century before Jack the Ripper, another now long-forgotten fiend haunted the streets of London.

How a remote island became a world-renowned art colony.

We are entering cherry blossom season in Japan and in many US cities. What does this tradition teach us today?

How English speakers fill gaps in their language with genius new word mash-ups.

Professor Richard Thompson Ford explores what our clothes reveal about us and our society.

The haunting series of photos by US photographer Eric Pickersgill is called 'Removed'.

Situated between Iceland and Scotland, the isolated Faroe Islands are in a unique position. For years, their remoteness kept locals out of reach of their Danish rulers.

A massive haul of drawings by Bloomsbury Group artist Duncan Grant is finally made public.

A photographic study of the slang term 'flexing'.

The Italian leather handbag has been a style icon for decades, and shows no signs of going away.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards held their annual ceremony, crowning the funniest animal photos of 2024.

Could bamboo be the future of sustainable architecture?

Wolves have thick fur to cover their bodies, but how do they keep their legs and feet warm?

Watch the world's largest species of goat fight for the right to mate, teetering on the edge of perilous drops.

Our star's activity is increasing and that could mean more supercharged light shows on Earth.

While her three offspring take a leisurely bath, this Bengal tiger mother must find food for the entire family.

The story of a group of Napoleonic soldiers that endured life as prisoners on an island in the Mediterranean.

The reason behind the Red Planet's nickname is also why its sunrises and sunsets look pale blue.