Science
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Moon mission a new era for space travel
Does space travel bring us hope? Experts working on a historical lunar mission say it helps us stay optimistic during hard times – but some people think we should stick to earthly problems.
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The smallest dinosaur that ever lived
A spectacular amber fossil holds the skull of the smallest dinosaur ever found: a bird-like creature that lived more than 99 million years ago and grew no bigger than a bee.
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Visitors flock to see ‘cute’ volcano
Should we be scared of them? A volcano in Iceland has woken up after 700 years and is putting on a stunning lava show. Rather than avoiding it, hundreds of people are racing to see it.
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The birds re-learning their love songs
Can science save the regent honeyeaters? These rare songbirds are so endangered that there are not enough to teach their chicks to sing. But researchers in Australia could have a solution.
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Space rock reveals secrets of the Solar System
Can we learn all about the universe without leaving Earth? Scientists say a meteorite that landed in England last month could hold ancient clues about how our planet was created.
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Welcome to the galaxy’s first hotel
Would holidays in space really be better? The world’s first orbiting resort could be open as soon as 2027 – but some people think it would be better to explore the wonders of Earth instead.
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Touchdown! Robot lands safely on Mars
Is there life on Mars? Last week, NASA rover Perseverance touched down on the nearby planet after a journey of over seven months. While on Mars, it will be searching for clues of life.
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The monkey that plays video games with its mind
Should Elon Musk experiment on monkeys? The billionaire inventor has put a chip in a monkey’s brain so it can play video games. He says it is “totally happy”. But some are not so sure.
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‘Bees natural problem solvers’, say experts
Should we be more like bees? New research shows that bees adapt to changes in the environment by finding new plants to make honey. Some say it is another reason to be inspired by the insects.
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Rhinos saved from the brink of extinction
Should we bring back dead animals? The endangered white rhino could soon be saved from extinction after scientists create embryos in a lab. But some say we shouldn’t get in the way of nature.
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The giant claw that catches space junk
Does space really need cleaning up? A new mission plans to use a huge pincer to remove pieces of debris left in space after 50 years of exploration. But some say that it is a waste of time.
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New law on plastic bags spells hope for seas
Should we ban all plastic? The UK is fighting pollution by charging double for plastic bags. Leaders hope it will reduce waste. But some say we should stop making plastic altogether.
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‘Crocodiles are better survivors than humans’
Are they the world’s greatest survivors? Millions of years ago, an asteroid wiped out almost every animal – but not crocodiles. New research suggests their shape is the key to their success.
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Three children who changed the world in 2020
Are you ever too young to make a difference? Three young people have used their different talents to stand up for their rights, care for people and make scientific breakthroughs.
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New vaccine promises a return to normal
Why is the Covid-19 vaccine such a big deal? The UK is the first country to approve a vaccine for widespread use. But the new vaccines also represent a huge step forward for science.