Before panda diplomacy, there was elephant diplomacy. We spoke to a foreign affairs expert to find out more.

'Conan the Bacterium' is the most radiation resistant bacteria in the world. Now, scientists know why.

First broadcast in 1954, the celebrated naturalist's first on-screen appearance is now available in colour.

Jay Christensen makes striking drone's eye videos, showing a new view of the world. He told us about his process.

Stargazers are preparing for the next meteor shower but in ancient China, they were more than a stunning display.

Father penguins have developed a solution to help distinguish their child from identical chicks in the colony.

How do they differ from the ocean? A geophysicist breaks it down for us.

The Rosa Damascena, known as the Damask rose, is considered a great treasure in the region of Kazanlak.

Reece Parkinson heads to the Bahamas, where he meets a community adapting to unpredictable weather patterns.

Lucy Hedges is in Thailand where she explores the beach made world-famous by Hollywood.

With storms occurring between 140 to 160 nights a year, it's no wonder the area is a world record holder.

Drought forces the real Paddington Bear into deadly conflict with cattle farmers in the Andes.

An 11-mile hike in the Bako National Park in Malaysia transports travellers through seven distinct habitats.

Two urban explorers' stories of decay tell a tale of a changing American cultural landscape.

In the BBC Select documentary Penguins: Spy in the Huddle, we explore the world of penguin fathers.

Marc Cieslak spends a night on ice, camping under the stars.

The reason behind the Red Planet's nickname is also why its sunrises and sunsets look pale blue.

With its own currency and 'head of state', this American micronation has become an odd tourist destination.

Ghost towns are remnants of lost communities but also a testament to nature's persistence.

Our star's activity is increasing and that could mean more supercharged light shows on Earth.

A wild orangutan has astonished researchers by using a medicinal plant to treat his cheek wound.

This rare dual emergence of two different broods hasn't happened for 221 years.

An intriguing mix of cultures await travellers who are prepared to explore beyond the beaches.

Sri Lankans began planting jackfruit trees to gain food self-sufficiency during British rule.

New research suggests the fiery moon Io has been spewing lava for billions of years.

Scientists had a conversation with Twain, the humpback whale. It's the first ever recorded chat of its kind.

The rare phenomenon of asexual reproduction continues to perplex scientists.

A metal detectorist has uncovered something pretty unexpected and highly valuable on farmland in rural England.

There are many myths surrounding the aurora but satellite technology provides insights into the celestial marvel.

Iceland's violent volcanic flare-up has shown how difficult it is to know when an explosion might happen.

The gap in our knowledge of great white sharks may have just been narrowed thanks to a YouTuber.

The ultra-high-definition video reached Earth in about 100 seconds. Here is what it means.

Scientists exploring the ocean off the New Zealand coast believe they have discovered 100 new marine species.

They are synonymous with old Westerns but the origins of tumbleweed might surprise you.

A hydrogen-sensitive telescope reveals textures and details invisible to the naked eye.

In Portugal, a rewilding initiative reintroduces large herbivores in the ecosystem.

Explore depths where volcanic fluids meet near-freezing seawater, creating a dynamic clash below.

From a small island in Venice, a 15th-Century monk designed an astonishingly accurate planisphere of the world.

Watch how on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, brown bears and fishermen hunt for salmon in close proximity.

A look at their love lives reveals a unique courtship and the reality of separation.