It’s the first time the "chopsticks manoeuvre" has been attempted, with previous boosters landing in the ocean.

As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton tore through Florida, some influencers ignored evacuation orders, risking their lives to post livestreams and stunts.

Florida residents tell us why they want to live in a state that's frequently hit by hurricanes.

Lebanon's health ministry says 22 people have died and more than 117 were left wounded after air strikes in central Beirut.

Time-lapse images show the Northern Lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik.

The dazzling spectacle on Thursday night was the strongest since May.

Florida residents who found the animal also helped a donkey and several goats to safety in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

Storm Kirk has been affecting northern France and has flooded buildings used by politicians in Paris.

Indian tycoon Ratan Tata spoke to the BBC on the 50th anniversary of India's independence.

The man "survived a nightmare scenario," officials say, after finding him floating around 30 miles off Florida.

Video captured across the state shows the scale of destruction to homes and structures.

Politicians and pundits were quizzed by the BBC's Fiona Bruce and American voters in Pennsylvania.

With each inhalation and exhalation we have the ability to change the way we think and feel.

Eat your greens. It's something we've all heard since childhood, but there's good reason why we should listen.

BBC science journalist Melissa Hogenboom explains.

Better nutrition can have a surprisingly positive effect on memory, the BBC's Melissa Hogenboom explains why.

Why learning self-soothing touch will make you feel calmer.

A bustling community of trillions of cells influence almost every aspect of our life.

We explore the range of health benefits linked to cold water swimming.

There is a gender gap in just how much exercise we need for healthy hearts.

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

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

Find out how Sweden, one of the world's biggest truck manufacturers, is trying to make the switch to electric.

The actor says he did not really register him because his attention was elsewhere.

The space agency hopes its X-59 with a new design will overcome the national ban on supersonic flights over land.

The US has issued a solar storm watch. So what damage could these explosions wreak on our vulnerable planet?

Vietnamese-American broadcaster William Lee Adams returns to Vietnam, where his father met his mother.

BBC reporter Marc Cieslak explores a high-security hub monitoring digital threats ahead of the US election. 

Seismic imaging off the Pacific Coast could reveal where the next big earthquake might strike.

Research has shown that we are becoming more exposed to microplastics. What can we do about it?

The singer says the French Prime Minister accidentally revealed her Paris engagement to Michael Polansky.

Explorer and adventurer Alice Morrison is on the trail of a forgotten ancient civilisation, the Nabateans.

Avid kayaker Toby Carr made it his mission to explore every area of the UK's Shipping Forecast seas in a kayak.

The actor tells Graham Norton how he became the cult character and how long the process took.

How tourism is pushing locals to walk that delicate line between preserving and boosting economic growth.

How do they differ from the ocean? A geophysicist breaks it down for us.

Formula Student is a world series of events featuring electric cars built by teams of students.

An asteroid is going to circle our planet for two months this autumn before going on its way.

The Braai tradition in South Africa is more than just a BBQ, it's a phenomenon that ties the nation together.

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

Two voice-over artists were listening to a podcast when they heard their own stolen AI-generated voices.

In 1890 an estimated cargo of 180,000 ancient felines, weighing 19.5 tonnes, were auctioned off in Liverpool.

BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.

Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.

The iconic team has developed technology which spread to concerts, nightclubs, and other sports teams.

A new generation of smart goggles provide real time visual feedback to enhance athletic performance.

The robotaxis were stationed in a San Francisco parking lot when a feature to avoid crashes set off the noise.

Lara Lewington travels to California to meet the scientists and experts researching our brain health.

At 51, Andy Macdonald shows you're never too old to compete at the Olympics. But how can you keep fit as you age?

Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work.

The Shahmaran, or "ruler of the snakes", is a mythical figure that is popular in Turkish folklore and seen by some as a good luck symbol.

Find out how the rich culture of Normandy in Northern France inspired one of the world's greatest artists.

La Haine director Mathieu Kassovitz says Artificial Intelligence is replacing the role of movie makers.

Song, who was born in South Korea, was Oscar-nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

Home to some of the most imaginative storytelling in the world, Korea is taking the next innovative step.

Messi has been a big star on the red carpet, eclipsing Meryl Streep. But who will win the Palm Dog this year?

A documentary chronicles the experiences of individuals coping with the aftermath of nuclear testing.

A BBC reporter confronts Auschwitz, and his own Jewish ancestry, to take a closer look at an Oscars favourite.

Director Mstyslav Chernov speaks about the challenges of making a film about the early days of the Ukraine war.

The couple behind the blockbuster's Fremen language speaks about their process.

Stephen Shames' photography offers a radically new and candid picture of the militant black power organisation.

What does it take to be crowned as the most beautiful man in the country?

Paul Giamatti gives us an inside look at his new film: The Holdovers.

Art critic Alastair Sooke learns about a modern designer's take on Doha's Museum of Islamic Art's collection.

Art critic Alastair Sooke travels to Doha to discover some of the treasures of the Museum of Islamic Art.

Art critic Alastair Sooke learns about a decorative 10th-Century treasure at Doha's Museum of Islamic Art.

Art critic Alastair Sooke learns about a masterpiece of the Islamic world at Doha's Museum of Islamic Art.

From its humour to its hero, why Doctor Who is so quintessentially British in spirit.

Partially blind, he vows to continue until he can no longer see.

Writer and academic Shahidha Bari asks why shoes don’t get the credit they deserve.

Today is widely considered an unlucky day. But where did the superstition come from, and why do people still believe in it?

Mangal 2, a fixture on the London food scene, is redefining Turkish cuisine in a city constantly evolving.

In 1865, 150 Welsh immigrants fled to Argentina, discovering a new world far from home.

A music and art extravaganza takes place in an 'otherworldly' landscape amid unique volcanic rock formations.

At Michelin-starred Semma, chef Vijay Kumar brings deeply personal dishes from his childhood to the plate.

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

Christa Larwood climbs Mount Nemrut to learn more about a group of mystical stone monoliths.

As part of its mission, Silo uses a nose to tail and root to tip approach to cooking out of respect for nature.

The menu at the Icehotel, the world's first hotel made out of ice and snow, is served on plates of ice.

Only seven of the world’s 1,000 tallest buildings are in the EU. Watch to find out why.

The Finns have been named the happiest people seven years running. How do they do it?

Ready for spring? Here's how locals saved an almost forgotten ritual in Slovenia.

We are entering Cherry Blossoms Season in Japan and in many US cities. What does this tradition teach us today?

London's Darjeeling Express is ground zero for chef Asma Khan, a champion of women's empowerment.

Foraging is one of Finland's favourite hobbies and an essential part of the culture.

Baggage fees made airlines a record $33 billion in 2023 so we look at how we got here.

The history of how the Maroons escaped slavery through an unknown route in the Amazon rainforest.  

Floating in the middle of a Norwegian fjord, Restaurant Iris takes diners on an 'experiential dining' journey.

Deniseea Taylor is a mixologist who teaches what she jokingly calls 'drunk Black History'.

Taste of China: How chef Andrew Wong takes diners on a culinary journey across China's provinces.

The Rosa Damascena, known as the Damask rose, is considered a great treasure in the region of Kazanlak.

Reece Parkinson heads to the Bahamas, where he meets a community adapting to unpredictable weather patterns.

Lucy Hedges is in Thailand where she explores the beach made world-famous by Hollywood.

Scientists are preparing to drill into the rock of an Icelandic volcano to learn more about how volcanoes behave.

With storms occurring between 140 to 160 nights a year, it's no wonder the area is a world record holder.

The degrowth movement questions the feasibility of the idea of endless economic growth on a finite planet.

Land use for food and agriculture around the world is putting pressure on climate and biodiversity.

Noise and air pollution are major threats and EVs can therefore offer a promising solution.

Heat is the most deadly extreme weather phenomenon and cities are seeking ways to cool their urban cores.

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

These mechanical creatures lurk beneath the water's surface and power homes in the Faroe Islands.

An 11-mile hike in the Bako National Park in Malaysia transports travellers through seven distinct habitats.

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

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

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

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

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.

One team is on a mission to create 3D printed sea walls with environmental benefits.

Ghost towns are remnants of lost communities but also a testament to nature's persistence.

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

A wild orangutan has astonished researchers by using a medicinal plant to treat his cheek wound.

This rare dual emergence of two different broods hasn't happened for 221 years.

An intriguing mix of cultures await travellers who are prepared to explore beyond the beaches.

Sri Lankans began planting jackfruit trees to gain food self-sufficiency during British rule.

New research suggests the fiery moon Io has been spewing lava for billions of years.

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

The rare phenomenon of asexual reproduction continues to perplex scientists.

The James Webb Telescope sends back stunning photos of our Universe. But are the vibrant colours real?

A metal detectorist has uncovered something pretty unexpected and highly valuable on farmland in rural England.

There are many myths surrounding the aurora but satellite technology provides insights into the celestial marvel.

Iceland's violent volcanic flare-up has shown how difficult it is to know when an explosion might happen.

The gap in our knowledge of great white sharks may have just been narrowed thanks to a YouTuber.

The ultra-high-definition video reached Earth in about 100 seconds. Here is what it means.

The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak was accidentally discovered by Bulgarian soldiers digging up shelters in 1944.

The Varna treasure is considered the world's oldest human processed gold, dating back 6,500 years.

Hiding in a London cathedral is an intricate wooden mock-up of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece.

Bettany Hughes goes underwater in search of ancient archaeological finds in historic Sozopol, Bulgaria.

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

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

A look through footage from the Paris 1924 Olympics gives viewers a chance to reflect on how much has changed.

One of Europe's oldest residential streets hides in the heart of the English countryside.

In late 1922, photographer Harry Burton joined archaeologist Howard Carter's team as they uncovered the famous tomb.

Thomas Edison wasn't the first person to record sound. It was a Frenchman who invented sound recording in 1857.

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

How does King Charles III's Coronation year compare to his mother's?

Fifty years ago, on April 25, 1974, a Eurovision song gave the signal for a military coup in Portugal.

How one day in 1963 changed history forever and created a piece of America in the UK.

700 years after his death, Marco Polo's travellogue is full of wonder but also 'hard to believe' in some parts.

How Putin 'dreamed of being the Russian version of James Bond'.

Has Amelia Earhart's plane really been found? Here are the key things to know.

The move made it the first government in the entire English-speaking world to ban the death penalty.

Emeline Nsingi Nkosi heads into Berlin's underground U-Bahn system to visit the disused war bunkers.

Myth and mystery surround the ancient Tartessos civilisation that vanished 2,500 years ago.