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Listen to the Sun like never before

The Sun is the brightest object in the solar system, and also the loudest. Nasa heliophysicist Dr C Alex Young explains just how loud the Sun is, and why we can't hear it.

Produced by Ellenoor Shameli

11 June 2025
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How space changed my body

Astronaut Peggy Whitson: How space changed my body

30 Dec 2024
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Jupiter stuns in new Juno pictures

See Nasa's spectacular new images of Jupiter

26 Nov 2024
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New Nasa sonifications: Listen to the sound of the Universe

9 Sep 2024
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What living in space could look like

Are inflatable habitats the future of life in space?

14 May 2024
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A rare star explosion is coming

We're about to witness a once-in-a-lifetime star explosion

8 May 2024
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How Venus lost its water

This is why Venus is bone dry

6 May 2024
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Eclipse 2024: What makes it so special?

Eclipse 2024: What makes it so special?

3 Apr 2024
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The eclipse that proved Einstein right

The eclipse that proved Einstein right

20 Oct 2023
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Three lunar mysteries

Three unsolved mysteries of the Moon

23 Aug 2023
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The age of the universe

The age of the Universe might be drastically wrong

2 Aug 2023
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Fermi Paradox: Are we alone in the Universe?

3 Jul 2023
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The cosmonaut who fell to Earth

Vladimir Komarov: The cosmonaut who fell to Earth

10 Jan 2023
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The 'Great Moon Hoax' that fooled the world

28 Oct 2022
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Astronaut watching the sunrise during a space walk in orbit of planet Mars

Why Mars-bound astronauts may go to Iceland first

5 Aug 2022
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Three women who changed the way we see the Universe

16 Mar 2022
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The man who 'killed' Pluto

The man who 'killed' Pluto

23 Feb 2022
Space
A man standing in a field back to camera looking into the sky, with glowing orbs on the horizon

The objects that show physics we don't understand

23 Feb 2022
Space
Sixty years of Mars landings - successes and fails

Mars landings that did (and didn't) go to plan

23 Feb 2022
Space
The surface of Mars

'We're blasting 3,500-watt lasers at Mars'

23 Feb 2022
Space
How long does it take to get to Mars and why is it so difficult?

How long does it take to get to Mars?

23 Feb 2022
Space

How do you make alcohol-free beer?

The science behind brewing tastier non-alcoholic beer

UK brewery Wiper and True shows the BBC's Tech Now team a pioneering technique to craft alcohol-free beer.

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An ancient Mexican temple built to honour a serpent God

The ancient Mexican temple built to honour a serpent God

The Travel Show takes in the magical Mayan ruins of the Temple of Kukulcan in Mexico.

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Markets muted amid Middle East conflict

Markets muted amid Middle East conflict - 18 Jun 2025

Global investment expert says markets are in a 'wait and see mode' amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

3 days ago
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Even giant dinosaurs have a soft spot

Even giant dinosaurs have a soft spot

Disturbing the sleep of a Spinosaurus is a dangerous move, unless you're his family.

3 days ago
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Expert: US economy is resilient

Expert says there is resilience in US economy - 17 Jun 2025

Despite economic concerns, the market should remain buoyant.

4 days ago
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Watch a baby elephant learn how to walk

Baby elephant takes a muddy tumble

Watch a funny fall turn serious as mum Cyclone steps in to protect her calf from a clumsy big brother.

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US opens higher as crude prices ease

US shares open higher as crude prices ease - 16 Jun 2025

Expert says the Israel-Iran conflict is unlikely to cause big disruptions to the oil market.

5 days ago
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The European city ranking surprisingly high in sex positivity

The most surprising sex positive city in Europe

Forget Berlin and Paris. This German city quietly champions free love in a way you wouldn't expect.

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Oil prices soar after Israel’s strike

Oil prices soar after Israel strikes on Iran - 13 Jun 2025

Energy expert talks about the market's reactions to the attack.

8 days ago
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How to ‘talk to the dead’

How 'griefbots' allow people to 'talk to the dead'

Tech Now explores the growing trend of 'griefbots' or 'deadbots' that allow people to 'talk to the dead'.

8 days ago
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Six food swaps for a healthier life

Simple tips for cutting back on ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere and their convenience is hard to beat. Is it possible to avoid them?

12 Jun 2025
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Latest inflation figures “good news” for markets

New inflation figures 'good news' for markets - 11 Jun 2025

David Laut, CIO at Abound Financial, says investors should take comfort in the latest CPI inflation figure. 

11 Jun 2025
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Clever baby otter uses rock to open mussel

Clever baby otter uses rock to open mussel

They are one of the few animals to master tool use and this clever pup needs to learn to be less dependent.

10 Jun 2025
Natural wonders
Market pressure as US-China resume trade talks - 9 Jun 2025

Pressure on as US-China resume trade talks - 9 Jun 2025

Markets react well as negotiators from Washington and Beijing meet in London to find a way forward.

9 Jun 2025
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A new golden era for opera begins at the Met

A new golden era for opera begins at the Met

Discover how New York's Metropolitan Opera is on a mission to redefine the art form for a new generation.

9 Jun 2025
Arts in Motion
Markets up on positive job numbers

Markets up on positive job numbers - 6 June 2025

Expert says the data shows solid growth in the labour market, particularly in the private sector.

6 Jun 2025
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Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

BBC Tech Now explores how the latest generation of high-performance computing stays cool. 

6 Jun 2025
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Markets flat on reports of Xi-Trump call

Markets flat on report of Xi-Trump call - 5 Jun 2025

Jim Thorne from Wellington-Altus Private Wealth says a US and China trade deal will happen.

5 Jun 2025
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Why statistics fail to cure flying fears

Why do flying fears persist despite falling accident rates? Learn tips to conquer your anxiety.

5 Jun 2025
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Metals tariffs will also hit US

Metal tariffs will also hit US, warns Canada - 4 Jun 2025

Matthew Holmes, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says the US is damaging its own economy.

4 Jun 2025
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