The failure that started the internet
On 29 October 1969, two scientists established a connection between computers some 350 miles away and started typing a message. Halfway through, it crashed. They sat down with the BBC 55 years later. Read more
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Mega meteorite tore up seabed and boiled Earth’s oceans
A huge meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and boiled the oceans, scientists have discovered. Read more
The secret of the world’s richest underwater habitat
Researchers are unlocking the ancient secrets of the world's most diverse marine habitat. Could their discoveries help us save our oceans? Read more
What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’?
A startup in the US, Heliospect, appears to be preparing to launch a service to enable parents to select ‘desirable’ traits Read more
What is the Hunter’s Moon?
October’s full Moon will start being visible on Thursday and it is set to be the brightest supermoon of the year. Read more.
Alien worlds might not have a night and day. How would that change evolution?
Distinct days and nights have helped life flourish on Earth. But many alien worlds capable of supporting life may not have such clear delineations. Read more
How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis
When the CrowdStrike software bug bricked 8.5 million computers around the world on 19 July, some of the first people to notice the effects were air travellers. Read more
Earth to briefly gain second ‘moon’, scientists say
Get ready for a cosmic surprise this autumn - Earth is about to get a second moon, according to scientists. Read more
New Nasa sonifications: Listen to the sound of the Universe
Listen to three sound-accompanied pictures Nasa has released to celebrate the 25th 'first light' anniversary of Chandra, its Great X-Ray Telescope. Read more
Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?
A Barbie-branded phone has been launched in the UK and Europe with the aim – its makers say – of helping young people take a break from their smartphones. Read more
