China’s Moon landing and UK firms struggling to recruit staff
EPA/China National Space Administration China lands craft on Moon’s far side The far side of the Moon – often called the “dark side of the Moon” – can never be seen from Earth because of what’s called “tidal locking”. This means the Moon takes the same amount of time to rotate on its own axis […]
‘I’ve got a little voice. Like, eight-years-old little’
Nadia Finer (Credit: Nadia Finer) Tackling the fears holding you back head on – tips from someone who gets it. This story is part of a new series on BBC Capital called Voice & Power, which analyses the relationships between our voices and our incomes, our careers and our power. I remember the first time […]
The innovative surfing tech making waves
Kiana Fores Foil boards have a long carbon-fibre rod extending downwards from their underside to two underwater wings With more than 35 million surfers around the world, the sport is big business. The industry is increasingly turning to technology for bigger, better and safer thrills. Kiana Fores appears to be standing on a surfboard that’s […]
What do astronauts and one in five women have in common?
Getty Images For thousands of years, nutrition has been a driving factor behind the success or failure of human exploration. This is particularly true in the case of space flight. It is vital to prevent the astronauts from becoming malnourished during missions, which often last months. But modern space nutrition goes further than that. It […]
US and EU urge inquiry
Momena waived her anonymity to talk to the BBC about abuse at work The US and EU are calling for an immediate investigation into the “shocking” claims of sexual harassment and rape of Afghan policewomen. It follows a BBC investigation which revealed female officers faced widespread abuse by their colleagues. A number of women told […]
Scotland return to Pinatar Cup against Wales, Iceland & Philippines
Scotland will begin 2023 with another visit to the Pinatar Cup in Spain, playing matches against Iceland, Philippines and Wales. The tournament, in its third year, runs from 13-22 February near Murcia. Like Scotland, Wales and Iceland lost out at the last stage of the Women’s World Cup play-offs. However, Asian Cup semi-finalists Philippines will […]
Five ways to win a digital election campaign
BBC The Covid-19 pandemic means campaigning in this Scottish election looks very different to normal. Parties were only allowed to begin doorstep campaigning on 12 April, less than a month before polling day, and candidates remain under tight restrictions. There are no street stalls or big rallies, selfies have to be socially-distant and shaking hands […]
The firms that want to test menstrual blood
Qvin Life science firm Qvin wants to test menstrual blood Given those numbers, surprisingly little is known about menstrual blood itself. Sara Naseri, a doctor, hopes to change that with her healthcare start-up Qvin. She believes that testing this largely-ignored monthly blood sample could offer ground-breaking new health insights. But it’s been challenging developing technology […]
Derby County: Women’s team to be ‘fully integrated’ at Rams
Derby County say they will “fully integrate” its women’s team into club, with players and coaching staff handed contracts for the first time. The Ewe Rams, who play in the third tier of English women’s football, have been a side associated to Derby’s men’s club but run by volunteers. A “dedicated women’s hub” will be […]
Elon Musk smokes marijuana live on web show
YOUTUBE/POWERFULJRE Musk was offered a joint by a podcast host during filming in California, where marijuana is legal Mr Rogan offered his guest the drug, which is legal in California, as the pair discussed tech innovation and the public’s perception of Mr Musk. “I mean, it’s legal, right?” asked the Tesla founder, before taking a […]