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Why do we value gold so much?

Why do we find gold so mesmerising? Find out how our obsession with this shiny metal has shaped some of the darkest chapters in history.

Video by Don Dada Studio

4 June 2023
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Why are we scared of flying on planes?

Why are we scared of flying on planes?

8 Jan 2024
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Decoding the 2023 crotch grab controversy

Decoding the 2023 crotch grab controversy

23 Dec 2023
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'There's no one way to be autistic'

22 Sep 2023
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Inside the Huey P. Newton Gun Club

Inside the Huey P Newton Gun Club

19 May 2023
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Lapedo Child: A Neanderthal, modern human hybrid?

14 Mar 2023
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A person walking down a tunnel towards a bright light.

Why are humans obsessed with the afterlife?

6 Mar 2023
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Why dancing is key to our humanity

24 Jan 2023
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Do blonde people have a happier and easier life?

15 Jul 2022
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Why so many people are moving home

Why are so many people moving back home?

25 May 2022
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Angel death

Six surprising ways to immortalise the dead

25 May 2022
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Is this the end of anthropocentrism?

Are we entering a post anthropocentric era?

19 May 2022
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The extraordinary power of kindness

23 Mar 2022
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The philosophy that can change how you look at life

28 Feb 2022
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Pop-up homeless shelters in the homes of the rich

23 Feb 2022
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How the way you count reveals where you're from

23 Feb 2022
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'We found a fortune in the belly of a whale'

23 Feb 2022
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Returning home to a nuclear disaster zone

Returning home to a nuclear disaster zone

23 Feb 2022
Humanity
Why do humans laugh?

Why do humans laugh?

23 Feb 2022
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How ten teenagers experience time and love

23 Feb 2022
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Advice from a 104-year-old PhD student

23 Feb 2022
Humanity

How do you make alcohol-free beer?

The science behind brewing tastier non-alcoholic beer

UK brewery Wiper and True shows the BBC's Tech Now team a pioneering technique to craft alcohol-free beer.

1 day ago
Tech Now
An ancient Mexican temple built to honour a serpent God

The ancient Mexican temple built to honour a serpent God

The Travel Show takes in the magical Mayan ruins of the Temple of Kukulcan in Mexico.

2 days ago
The Travel Show
Markets muted amid Middle East conflict

Markets muted amid Middle East conflict - 18 Jun 2025

Global investment expert says markets are in a 'wait and see mode' amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

3 days ago
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Even giant dinosaurs have a soft spot

Even giant dinosaurs have a soft spot

Disturbing the sleep of a Spinosaurus is a dangerous move, unless you're his family.

3 days ago
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Expert: US economy is resilient

Expert says there is resilience in US economy - 17 Jun 2025

Despite economic concerns, the market should remain buoyant.

4 days ago
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Watch a baby elephant learn how to walk

Baby elephant takes a muddy tumble

Watch a funny fall turn serious as mum Cyclone steps in to protect her calf from a clumsy big brother.

4 days ago
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US opens higher as crude prices ease

US shares open higher as crude prices ease - 16 Jun 2025

Expert says the Israel-Iran conflict is unlikely to cause big disruptions to the oil market.

5 days ago
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The European city ranking surprisingly high in sex positivity

The most surprising sex positive city in Europe

Forget Berlin and Paris. This German city quietly champions free love in a way you wouldn't expect.

5 days ago
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Oil prices soar after Israel’s strike

Oil prices soar after Israel strikes on Iran - 13 Jun 2025

Energy expert talks about the market's reactions to the attack.

8 days ago
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How to ‘talk to the dead’

How 'griefbots' allow people to 'talk to the dead'

Tech Now explores the growing trend of 'griefbots' or 'deadbots' that allow people to 'talk to the dead'.

13 Jun 2025
Tech Now
Six food swaps for a healthier life

Simple tips for cutting back on ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere and their convenience is hard to beat. Is it possible to avoid them?

12 Jun 2025
Health Decoded
Latest inflation figures “good news” for markets

New inflation figures 'good news' for markets - 11 Jun 2025

David Laut, CIO at Abound Financial, says investors should take comfort in the latest CPI inflation figure. 

11 Jun 2025
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Listen to the Sun like never before

Listen to the Sun like never before

A Nasa exhibit lets you hear the Sun's raw power, turning solar data into an unforgettable soundscape.

11 Jun 2025
Space
Clever baby otter uses rock to open mussel

Clever baby otter uses rock to open mussel

They are one of the few animals to master tool use and this clever pup needs to learn to be less dependent.

10 Jun 2025
Natural wonders
Market pressure as US-China resume trade talks - 9 Jun 2025

Pressure on as US-China resume trade talks - 9 Jun 2025

Markets react well as negotiators from Washington and Beijing meet in London to find a way forward.

9 Jun 2025
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A new golden era for opera begins at the Met

A new golden era for opera begins at the Met

Discover how New York's Metropolitan Opera is on a mission to redefine the art form for a new generation.

9 Jun 2025
Arts in Motion
Markets up on positive job numbers

Markets up on positive job numbers - 6 June 2025

Expert says the data shows solid growth in the labour market, particularly in the private sector.

6 Jun 2025
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Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

BBC Tech Now explores how the latest generation of high-performance computing stays cool. 

6 Jun 2025
Tech Now
Markets flat on reports of Xi-Trump call

Markets flat on report of Xi-Trump call - 5 Jun 2025

Jim Thorne from Wellington-Altus Private Wealth says a US and China trade deal will happen.

5 Jun 2025
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Why statistics fail to cure flying fears

Why do flying fears persist despite falling accident rates? Learn tips to conquer your anxiety.

5 Jun 2025
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