Wall Street opens higher despite bond turmoil

US markets are rising on the back of tech earnings this week as Wall Street continues to ignore the typical stagnation period that comes during the lead-up to US midterm elections.

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How Napoleon sparked western Epygtomania

Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt fueled the West's fascination with the country's ancient past.

BBC Select

The cottage tradition that captures the Swedish way of life

Hidden among forests and islands, Sweden's modest sommarstuga embodies the country's love of the outdoors.

Discover the World

Poland's growing love affair with its wild food heritage

In Poland, a new generation is discovering wild ingredients, seasonal treasures, and feasts straight from nature.

Travel

Britain's iconic youth adventure challenge

The Travel Show joins teenagers on a programme challenging young people through adventure and self-reliance.

The Travel Show

AI is speeding up search for drugs to treat brain conditions

AI is helping scientists identify existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat dementia and brain disorders.

Tech Now

Stunning photographs of India's unique wildlife

Follow wildlife photographer Kalyan Varma as he photographs the unique wildlife of India.

Earth

Watch a pride of lions team up for a deadly hunt at night

Wildlife photographer Gordon Buchanon gets a front-row seat to African lions' stealthy nighttime ambush.

BBC Select

The growing climate challenge facing Spain

From agriculture to tourism, Spain's economy is adapting to a hotter and less predictable future.

World of Business

How to slash bills and emissions at home

Most homeowners want more efficient houses, but is it better to buy new or retrofit your existing home?

Fixing the Planet

Smart steps to waste less food and save money too

Chef and self-titled 'food waste disruptor' Martin Odell explores simple ways to rethink food waste.

Fixing the Planet

Nature's greatest weapon in the fight against climate change

Seagrass may look unassuming, but these underwater meadows play a powerful role in tackling climate change.

Fixing the Planet

Can doing less to your garden do more for the planet?

By giving nature more space to do its own thing, we can help boost biodiversity and create healthier ecosystems.

Fixing the Planet

The unexpected ingredient hidden on Poland's shoreline

On Poland's coast, a local chef explains how a famous Baltic treasure is part of a centuries-old food tradition.

The Travel Show

People are talking less, but no one's quite sure why

Between 2005 and 2019, there was a 28% drop in the number of words an average person spoke in a given day.

Katty Kay

The life-changing potential of next-generation prosthetics

A prosthetics expert's life changed after a cycling accident. Now he is testing new technology himself.

Tech Now

Photographing the majestic long eared owl

Stunning bird photography in the 'owl capital' of Europe

Budapest-based wildlife photographer Manó Aliczki shares his top tips for taking amazing shots of birds.

Earth

Inside the first hospitals of the ancient world

In Sicily's Valley of the Temples, spirituality, nature, and herbal treatments shaped early healthcare.

Discover the World

How fruit flies led to a discovery about our body clock

A chronobiologist explains how his Nobel Prize-winning research uncovered the secrets of our biological clock.

BBC Select

Aboard one of Poland's iconic search-and-rescue ships

The Travel Show goes behind the scenes aboard the Zodiak II to explore Gdynia's rich maritime heritage.

The Travel Show

This robot dog patrols greenhouses to protect plants

The future of farming may have four legs as robot dogs help farmers spot crop diseases before they spread.

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