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How can I keep my brain sharp as I age?
Ageing brings inevitable challenges, both physically and mentally, however there are scientifically backed ways to keep your brain sharp as you age.
Are there any octopuses in UK waters?
Octopuses are highly sensitive to changes in their environment – which means they often have population 'blooms' in surprising locations...
"They’re conserving our national heritage and the ancient routes that have connected communities for centuries" – the heroic footpath patrol saving our trails
Our beautiful footpaths are at risk of disappearing. Here are the local heroes committed to saving them from extinction.
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Dog food humans could eat? How a dog's dinner just got an upgrade
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Which trees are most prone to lightning strike?
Is it the tallest tree that's most at risk of lightning?
"What was a nothing magics itself into a something: a swarm, a wave, a flying carpet. They shimmer and billow, flutter and plummet..."
Nature can help us let go of stress and feel connected to something bigger than our problems. Here's how to reconnect with nature responsibly.
“We are a part of it, not apart from it.” Watch the trailer for King Charles III’s new environmental documentary
King Charles III hopes to inspire people to work with nature in the upcoming documentary Finding Harmony: A King's Vision
Where is The Traitors Ireland filmed? Inside the castle used for the nail-biting reality TV show
The Traitors Ireland has been a hit among viewers – but who hosts it and where is it filmed?
"Unforgettable": this footage of Britain’s rarest breeding raptor will blow you away
Wildlife filmmaker shares gorgeous footage of Montagu’s harriers on the hunt for prey.
Where is Ted Lasso filmed? All the filming locations used in the beloved football comedy-drama
Ted Lasso is returning for a fourth series – but where is the popular TV drama filmed?
“He can’t stay down there for long.” A puffin needs to feed his hungry chick – but a crowd of vicious gulls are ready to ambush him
In a clip from the BBC's Wild Isles, David Attenborough narrates a clash between puffins and gulls
“I heard a very loud and unfamiliar noise": 15-year-old photographer spots unexpected animal in London park
This young wildlife photographer accidentally found a great spotted woodpecker chick in Bushy Park.
“Far beyond our expectations.” 443-million-year-old fossils found near Glasgow shock researchers
A pair of tiny jawless fish found just south of the Scottish city and dated to more than 440 million years ago have revealed some of our earliest ancestors possessed surprisingly advanced eyes…
It dates to the Ice Age and was only found in four lakes – is this Britain’s rarest fish?
The vendace has hung onto life in the 21st century by a gossamer thread, explains Kevin Parr
Ski Sunday, The Simpsons and Dallas: 10 of the most nostalgic TV theme tunes. How many do you recognise?
Discover iconic TV theme tunes, from classic sporting anthems to the biggest soap operas
Nature’s way: how one woman found inspiration after her cancer diagnosis
Exploring the restorative and healing powers of spending time in nature
Bright green birds filmed in the centre of London
Ring-necked parakeets aren’t native to the UK but they can be spotted in and around trees in the capital.
It’s covered in slime, has frilly ‘antlers’ and can’t float in open water – is this the weirdest creature found in UK waters?
This bizarre fish is found around the southern and western coastline of the UK
"How amazing is it?” Close-up video of a kestrel hovering is the most incredible thing you’ll see all day
Kestrels are renowned for hovering gracefully in the air, looking for tiny animals to hunt.
It has a ‘dagger’ for a tail and is venomous – meet the scorpion-like creature gliding through UK waters
The creature also appears in ancient cultures around the world as a guardian of the sea
Aerial footage captures mysterious 'fairy circles' in Scotland. It's the first time they've been filmed here
The strange-looking rings were filmed in the Outer Hebrides.
Where was The History of Sound filmed? All the locations used in the folk music drama
Spanning the USA, Italy and even a very famous home in The Lakes, The History of Sound takes us on a journey of American folk music
Big Garden Birdwatch 2026: when it is, how to take part and birds to spot
This year's Big Garden Birdwatch runs from 23 to 25 January 2026 – find out how to take part, how to submit your results and which birds to spot in your garden.