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Mission Into The Sun

We’ve visited Pluto and the outer reaches of the Solar System, and our rovers are trundling over the surface of Mars. Yet the Sun has remained stubbornly out of reach… until now

Norman England's Warrior Queen

The achievements of Matilda of Boulogne, wife of King Stephen, are often overlooked in favour of her enemy, Empress Maud. Alison Weir examines the woman who raised an army in the 1140s to defend the English throne.

Cockatoos Are Skilful Shape-Sorters

Who’s a clever boy, then? Goffin’s cockatoos, a species of small parrot native to Australasia, have been shown to have similar shape-recognition abilities to a human two-year-old.

Life After Man

From asteroid strike to climate change to nuclear war, humanity faces all kinds of existential threats. But if our species disappeared tomorrow, what would actually happen – and what kind of planet would we be leaving behind?

Better The DEVIL You know

The Tasmanian devil helps protect the island against invasive species, so no wonder conservationists are doing all they can to save it from extinction.

The Deadly Stampede

In the 1890s, tens of thousands of people flocked to the Yukon in search of gold but were instead assailed by scurvy, bears and punishing cold. Felicity Aston relates how the Klondike gold rush turned into a grim battle for survival

Prof Dave Goulson

This month, bee researcher Prof Dave Goulson talks to Helen Pilcher about the importance of creating a buzz in your back garden.

Human- Pig ‘ Chimera' Embryos Grown In The Lab For The First Time

The technique represents an important step towards growing human organs for transplant, say researchers.

Live And Learn In Perth

Educational experiences in science, art and culture come alive in Australia’s fourth largest city.

'Rainbow Dinosaur' May Have Had Glittery Feathers

'Rainbow Dinosaur' May Have Had Glittery Feathers

Acoustic Tractor Beam Breakthrough Could Lead To Levitating Humans

Acoustic Tractor Beam Breakthrough Could Lead To Levitating Humans

Rise of the Robber Barons

Grasping monopolists or American heroes? Adam IP Smith tells the story of a new breed of ruthless businessmen who made fortunes from oil, steel and railroads in the second half of the 19th century.

True Blue

They’re very fussy about the hole they live in and they eat fruit that would burn our skin off. Grand Cayman’s blue iguanas are definitely one of a kind, says Katie Stacey

Ancient ‘Pac-Man' Frog May Have Dined On Dinosaurs

Paleontology

Fossil Of First Known Perching Bird Found

Specimen holds clues to the origin of more than half of current bird species.

Monster Movers

Think moving house is difficult? Take a look at the gargantuan machines that are needed to move rockets, wind turbines, Antarctic bases and even entire buildings

Life And Times Of A Tiger Queen

Ranthambhore is one of few places in the world where tigers can live long and prosper. Here, we celebrate this renowned Indian reserve through the story of one of its stars – a remarkable female called Noor.

The Hunt For The Oldest Galaxies In The Universe

The deeper we look into the vastness of space, the further back in time we are able to see. Now, NASA’s RELICS project is pushing this phenomenon as far as it can in an attempt to observe galaxies that formed at the very beginning of the Universe

Learning Meets Fun At The Lost World Of Tambun

Come along on an unexpected adventure with the 2017 BBC Earth Magazine School Challenge first runners-up at The Lost World of Tambun

One For All: Bukit Gambang Resort City

Every family vacation deserves equal doses of education and entertainment, interlaced with ample relaxation. Infuse yours with a bit of each by heading to Bukit Gambang Resort City nestled within 727 acres of secondary jungle. The integrated resort city concept makes for a fun and convenient one-stop destination for each member of the family. Hopping across attractions is extra convenient easy transfers between resort attractions help you pack maximum fun into one day.

The Power Of Sloth

Why natures laziest animal is an evolutionary success story

Roma Agrawal

This month, Helen Pilcher chats with structural engineer Roma Agrawal about her love of buildings and why engineers are the worlds unsung heroes

Incan Surgeons Were Surprisingly Skilled At Drilling Holes In People's Skulls

Thankfully, trepanation – the act of scraping, cutting, or drilling an opening into a person’s cranium to treat everything from headaches, to seizures, or even supposed demonic possession – is a practice largely confined to the past. But if you were ever in need of such an operation, you could do a lot worse than seeking out an Incan surgeon.

All Summer, I Live And Breathe Swifts

Across the UK, people from all walks of life are coming together to save the swifts. It’s one of the most inspiring stories in conservation today.

“THIS YEAR, I MIGHT GO VEGAN…”

This year I am contemplating giving veganism a go. At least temporarily. And perhaps just for a couple of weeks.

A New Dawn For Redonda

Removing goats and rats from a remote Caribbean island involved abseiling, catapults and nappies, as Jenny Daltry reveals.

The Immortal Viking

He butchered serpents, pillaged on an epic scale, laughed in the face of death – and, in doing so, helped forge the modern ideal of the archetypal Viking warrior. Eleanor Parker tells the story of the ultimate Norse legend: Ragnar Lothbrok.

A Bite-Sized History Of Dentistry

Humanity’s long quest for a pearly white smile has produced everything from jewelled Maya tooth implants to ivory dentures given as a wedding present. Emily Scott-Dearing introduces Charlotte Hodgman to seven of the most fascinating objects from an exhibition on the history of teeth at the Wellcome Collection museum in the UK.

“Elephants Actually Have A Whole Range Of Different Vocalisations”

Making noises through their trunks isn’t the only way elephants communicate. Dr Beth Mortimer of Oxford University reveals their secret language.

Have A Laugh

Comedian and mathematician Dara Ó Briain is diving into the invisible science behind everyday life in his second children’s book, Secret Science: The Amazing World Beyond Your Eyes. He chats to HELEN GLENNY