Three pioneers who are shattering stereotypes surrounding the world of science and engineering.
Author: BBC News - Science & Environment
Rare poison
Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned by Novichok nerve agents, the PM says. So what are…
Glorious mud
Meet the "mudlarkers" looking for archaeological artefacts along the banks of the Thames.
Footage of first polar bear cub born in UK in 25 years
The "confident and curious" cub was born at Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig, Scotland.
Rotten ideas
As the fight against plastic pollution gains momentum, firms are tackling the issue in different ways.
Changing environment influenced human evolution
New evidence from Kenya suggests that local climate change drove early human innovation.
Hawking’s warnings: His predictions
How Stephen Hawking used his recognition to highlight challenges and existential threats for humanity.
MPs warn of ‘poisonous air’ emergency costing £20bn a year
Petrol and diesel cars must be phased out earlier than the 2040 target, Commons committees say.
Stephen Hawking’s three great contributions to science
The physicist will be remembered mainly for three things, says fellow scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock.