Wildlife watch

Author, TV presenter and vet Jess French shows you what to spot in nature this month.

Victor Glover

Meet an astronaut who will be blasting off to the Moon next year.

Weather may have helped carve Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of Egypt’s most famous landmarks.

New telescope sheds light on dark universe

Euclid is creating the biggest map of the parts of space we can't see.

LET IT SNOW!

The weather outside may be frightful, but a winter coat is delightful, Tom Jackson discovers how wild animals stay cosy in the cold.

How do spices get their flavour?

Find out all about spices and how they make food taste delicious.

STRANGER THINGS

Nature is truly unbelievable. Ben Hoare, the author of Weird and Wonderful Nature, goes in search of evolution's craziest creatures

Werewolves

Howl in horror this Halloween, and discover the truth behind these beastly shapeshifters

Maddie Moate

Meet the TV presenter who is never afraid to ask questions

SILME TIME

Life on Earth would be completely different without slime. Join JD Savage as he squelches into the gloop...

Unveiling the Fab Five of space

NASA, the US space agency, has released a collection of new photographs they’ve named the “Fab Five”

What are chickens saying when they cluck?

Researchers have found a way to understand how chickens are feeling, based on the noises they make. During a study, recordings were made of the sounds made by 80 chickens

Twin cubs born in breeding programme

A pair of red panda cubs have been born at Longleat Safari Park, in England, as part of a programme to help boost the numbers of the species.

Scientists in a flap over new fossil finds

Freaky fossils leave experts scratching heads over when birds first appeared

THE LAB

Three things to make and do

What comes after space?

Space seems to go on and on, but where does it end?

THE CODE OF LIFE

Peter Gallivan plunges into the twisted world of DNA - the hidden code that holds the secret to life on Earth.

Robot pets

How much is that robot doggy in the window?

On the hunt for UFOs

Is there such a thing as an unidentified flying object? What are they and who is responsible?

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

Meet the vet helping to protect endangered mountain gorillas.

Huge ship is powered by "WindWings"

A huge cargo ship called the Pyxis Ocean has set out on a voyage around the world fitted with a pair of unique sails.

London environment hero wins big award

A nine-year-old who is passionate about the environment has been honoured for his efforts to inspire others.

New frontiers reached in space

It's been an important few months for space exploration.

SCIENCE WORLD

Join in with super competitions, fun festivals, brilliant museums and great games this month.

Should people learn to love wasps?

Some people think that these pesky insects deserve to be treated more kindly.

What is hydroelectric energy and how does it work?

Find out how electricity is generated from flowing water.

RAIDERS OF THE BACK YARD

The fictional adventures of Indiana Jones are legendary. Expert archaeologist Mary-Ann Ochota goes in search of the real-life treasure-hunters.

The Big Poo Review

Hold your nose for some super-stinky science.

HEADSCRATCHERS

Seeking answers to your science questions? Ask our resident expert

The Beast of Exmoor

Investigate the case of the mysterious big cat roaming the English countryside.