20 January 2021
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Butterfly wings captured in slow motion footage
Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly's flying skill.
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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.
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Electric eel: An Amazon predator that 'zaps' prey
Researchers working in the Amazon filmed eels gathering in packs to herd prey, then stunning them with a synchronised electric shock.
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Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan
Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill.
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Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder".
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Palm cockatoo: Why a unique ‘drumming’ bird is in peril
The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate.
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Are pandemics the new normal?
After Covid-19 should we expect more pandemics in the future?
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Five ways to reduce your carbon footprint
Climate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions.
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Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?
The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year.
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The fox and the photographer: a touching friendship
A photographer with a gift for befriending wildlife has formed a close bond with a wild vixen.
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Nashulai: The community trying to conserve Kenya's wildlife
The Nashulai conservancy, on the edge of the Maasai Mara, is reviving ancient practices to protect the ecosystem.
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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.
