The bold, tech-fuelled plan to save Africa’s big beasts
Ami Vitale/Alamy Yusuf, a keeper at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (which partners with the NRT) in northern Kenya sleeping among orphaned baby rhinos (Credit: Ami Vitale/Alamy) Kenya’s rhinos, elephants, and zebras pull in millions of tourism dollars and supply jobs. Poachers threaten that – but an ambitious programme is combining the influence of local communities […]
Millie Bright: Chelsea boss Emma Hayes expects England defender to be fit for World Cup
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says she expects Millie Bright to recover in time for this summer’s World Cup. The England defender, 29, has been absent since going off in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Lyon in March, and has since had surgery on her knee. England’s first game in the World […]
Labour candidate Azhar Ali apologises for Israel comments
PA Media Azhar Ali issued an apology after his comments were published Labour’s candidate in the Rochdale by-election has apologised for remarks he made about Israel in a community meeting. He said his claims had been “deeply offensive, ignorant, and false”. The Tories have called for Labour to suspend its by-election campaign and remove Mr […]
Is alcohol actually bad for you?
Thinkstock Glasses illuminated at a bar (Credit: Thinkstock) Studies have long argued the pros and cons of having a tipple. Do the oft-quoted upsides really stack up? Best of 2015 This is part of BBC Future’s “Best of 2015” list, our greatest hits of the year, including: Those of us who enjoy the occasional glass […]
Top Gun leads sequels surge
Getty Images Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, could lead the charge in a particularly strong year for sequels Nominations for the 2023 Oscars will be announced later, and it is likely that several Academy records will be broken. More sequels than ever could be nominated for best picture, thanks to new iterations of Top […]
Brian May and Lionesses on list
PA Media / Getty Images Queen guitarist Brian May has been knighted in a New Year Honours list that also celebrates the Lionesses’ victory at Euro 2022. England captain Leah Williamson is made an OBE and teammates Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White become MBEs. There is a knighthood for artist Grayson Perry too […]
The soldiers that never sleep
Getty Images What if a weapon like this could fire without a human controller? (Credit: Getty Images) In the city of Daejeon, South Korea, an arms manufacturer has designed and built a gun turret that’s able to identify, track and shoot targets, theoretically without the need for human mediation. Who will teach these robot soldiers […]
Tanya Oxtoby: Chelsea bring in former Bristol City manager as assistant coach
Former Bristol City manager Tanya Oxtoby has joined Women’s Super League champions Chelsea as assistant coach to boss Emma Hayes. Oxtoby, 39, stepped down from her role at City permanently last month after being on maternity leave since January. The Australian has previously held coaching roles at Notts County and Birmingham City. She moved to […]
World leaders welcome next UK prime minister
World leaders have been reacting to Rishi Sunak’s victory in the race to be the next British prime minister. Many offered their congratulations, and expressed hope for stability after a “turbulent” few weeks. India Getty Images What the leadership is saying: “As you become UK PM, I look forward to working closely together on global […]
How to learn 30 languages
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Some people can speak a seemingly impossible number of tongues. How do they manage it, asks David Robson, and what can we learn from them? Best of 2015 This is part of BBC Future’s “Best of 2015” list, our greatest hits of the year, including: Out on a sunny Berlin […]