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28 Sep 2024
Why our planet's crust has tides too

Earth tides: Why our planet's crust has tides too

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

28 Sep 2024
Weather & science
13 Sep 2024
Bulgaria's valley of Thracian Kings and Damask roses

Bulgaria's valley of Thracian Kings and Damask roses

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

13 Sep 2024
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26 Aug 2024
The Bahamas: Natural Wonders of the Caribbean

The Bahamas: The last lighthouse of its kind

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

26 Aug 2024
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6 Aug 2024
Catatumbo lightning

Earth's spectacular and remote 'capital' of lightning

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

6 Aug 2024
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18 Jun 2024
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Malaysia's adventure hotspot that crosses seven habitats

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

18 Jun 2024
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10 Jun 2024
A tale of the US through abandoned buildings

A tale of the US through abandoned buildings

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

10 Jun 2024
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2 Jun 2024
Emperor Penguins: Egg-cellent fathers

What makes the emperor penguin an egg-cellent father

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

2 Jun 2024
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23 May 2024
Why sunsets on Mars are blue

Why sunsets on Mars are tinted blue

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

23 May 2024
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22 May 2024
Molossia: A small, unrecognised 'nation' within the US

Molossia: A small, unrecognised 'nation' within the US

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

22 May 2024
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