Giant ravines: Entire communities are disappearing because of an extreme form of soil erosion.

Former Paralympian Steve Brown visits Paris ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

Most of us have a sense of whether we are a lark or an owl, but is it really as black and white as it may seem?

The Dutch are champions of exercising, but also of sitting down. How is that possible, and why is it dangerous?

Two urban explorers' stories of decay tell a tale of a changing American cultural landscape.

At Icca, Japanese sushi master chef Kazushige Suzuki blends ancient methods with other cuisines.

Filmmaker Gary Hustwit has created a documentary which can rewrite itself before every screening.

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, veterans who were on the beaches of Normandy recount that fateful day.

The Sisters of the Valley, a group of women dressed as Catholic nuns, legally grow and sell weed in Mexico.

Some simple tricks that could have a positive effect on your memory.

Billions of people rely on a cup of coffee to get them through the day. But what does it do to the human body?

In the BBC Select documentary Penguins: Spy in the Huddle, we explore the world of penguin fathers.

There's a lot of hype around magnesium and its ability to alleviate anxiety and depression.

TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois travels through the UK using only British trains.

Aeroplanes have become bigger and faster but their impact on the climate has also increased. Could hydrogen-powered planes be the solution?

The floating houses built to withstand typhoons and flooding in the Philippines.

Research shows that women rate the quality of their sleep lower than men's.

Marc Cieslak spends a night on ice, camping under the stars.

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

With its own currency and 'head of state', this American micronation has become an odd tourist destination.

They can sense low-frequency rumbles that allow them to pick up when a storm is coming.

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

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

The black-necked cranes are a revered species across the Himalayas.

Human children often take care of toys like babies, and it seems chimps do too.

Watch how on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, brown bears and fishermen hunt for salmon in close proximity.

Meet the Giant Pacific Octopus, perhaps the smartest of all invertebrates and the bane of many a crab fisherman.

From having real-life red noses to UV vision, reindeer are fully adapted to living in cold climates. 

Scientists exploring the ocean off the New Zealand coast believe they have discovered 100 new marine species.

A look at their love lives reveals a unique courtship and the reality of separation.

On Kudaka Island, an islet south of Okinawa, two septuagenarians catch underwater snakes.

Insects make up around 70% of all known species, but many are struggling. How can we protect them better?

There is growing evidence that simple, everyday changes to our lives can alter our brains.

Billions of people rely on a cup of coffee to get them through the day. But what does it do to the human body?

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

Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar.

There's a lot of hype around magnesium and its ability to alleviate anxiety and depression.

A simple on the go therapy could help ease anxiety, stress and reduce the impact of traumatic memories.

Some simple tricks that could have a positive effect on your memory.

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 'sleepy girl' mocktail is a concoction made of tart cherry juice and magnesium. Here's the science behind it.

Intermittent fasting is praised for its health benefits. Can fasting be the key to making us healthier?

In a new series, we will test the limits of the latest AI technology by pitting it against human experts.

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

A company’s motion capture system offers access to advance animation capacities at an affordable price.

Can technology help us keep a connection with lost loved ones?

Using AI to spot future fashion trends could also help reduce clothing waste.

The team developing advanced flight safety aids in a small South African suburb.

Google DeepDream explores how artificial intelligence can produce dream-like art.  

ChatGPT has been hailed as a game-changer, but how smart are AI chatbots really?

AI is changing how we interact with everything – from food to healthcare, travel and also religion.

Scientists are exploring the possibilities of using AI in communicating with other species.

Is it possible for artificial intelligence to develop consciousness and dream up emotions?

The world's largest direct air capture plant sucks CO2 from the air and deposits it underground.

While wind electricity is clean, this green industry has a waste problem. Now there's a race to solve it.

Tech-loving traveller Paul Carter visits a new kind of farm - one that has to be accessed via an airlock.

How a project near Fukushima has become a lab for demonstrating sustainable ideas for Japan and the wider world.

One company is developing a new way of transferring energy from sea to shore, and it's all powered by the wind.

A day in the life of the Black Mambas.

To sustain an ever growing global population, we need to produce more food.

A Mexican community has found an unusual way to protect their coral reef.

As well as being a superb wine stopper, cork is a unique and versatile material.