Unexpected black hole in our galaxy
Unexpected black hole in our galaxy; Ancient Horse DNA; the mechanisms of addiction
- 31 mins
- 18 Apr 2024
The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
Unexpected black hole in our galaxy; Ancient Horse DNA; the mechanisms of addiction
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been detected along the Antarctic coast
A powerful earthquake in Taiwan demonstrates the country’s preparedness.
A star on the brink of explosion will be visible from Earth. But not for long.
A rare glimpse into the lives of the ancestors moving from Africa to the whole world.
Will 2024 be another record-breaking year for the climate?
Astronomers think they have seen glow the first generation of stars after the Big Bang
US researchers aim to sample genomes from one million diverse people but concerns raised
A monumental study of 99 million vaccinated people shows how rare adverse effects are.
Will this serve as a warning against politically motivated attacks on climate scientists?
Should we spend $17 billion on a new atom smasher whilst the world literally burns?
Papers containing DNA data gathered from Chinese ethnic minorities are under scrutiny.
How scientists can drill into the seabed to find out more about the planet’s deep past
Swine fever has reached Borneo, devastating the local wild pig populations
How supernovas – the colossal explosions of stars – can help us decipher the Universe
Fighting a disease that has become South Africa's biggest killer
Roland Pease travels to South Africa to gain a deeper understanding of human origins
Volcanic eruption lights up Iceland.
A team of researchers have uncovered what may cause morning sickness in pregnancy.
Climate expert Richard Black discusses the good, the bad and the ugly of carbon capture.