4.23.2023

SpaceX Starship: What happened when Elon Musk's rocket was launched?

SpaceX's planned launch with its Starship, the most powerful space rocket ever built, was a success.

But if you watched, you might have been confused as to what happened. There was cheering and applause for the successful launch... but there was also an explosion.

BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos explains how the launch went.

Video journalist: Alex Smith

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Eid al-Fitr: UAE astronaut sends Eid greetings from space

After a month of fasting and reflection, Muslims gather to celebrate Eid, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan.

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi sent an out-of-this-world message to Muslims from the International Space Station while being accompanied by Suhail, the mascot of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center.

Video editing by Jack Burgess

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4.18.2023

Spaceship: Musk's big rocket launch stalled during the countdown

Elon Musk's company SpaceX aborted Starship's first launch minutes ahead of schedule due to a pressure issue.

SpaceX decided to continue the countdown, a wet dress rehearsal, and offered an opportunity to walk through what would happen if the rocket were to fly.

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3.27.2023

Terran-1: 3D printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit

An almost entirely 3D-printed rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Wednesday night but ultimately failed to reach orbit.

Despite this, the Terran-1 exceeded key goals and demonstrated the resilience of its design, according to the company behind the project.

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Mississippi Tornado: How Are They Caused?

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BBC weather presenter Ben Rich explains the science behind a tornado.

3.22.2023

Hampshire Shark: Request for head return

On Saturday, while walking on Lepe beach in Hampshire, local residents discovered a dead shark, which was later recovered without its head, tail and fin.

So what happened and why do scientists want the missing pieces returned?

BBC correspondent Duncan Kennedy visited the site to find out more.

Video by Serene Khalifeh.

Filmed by Tim Nicholson.

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2.21.2023

Fungi surfboards show that there is room for innovation

Surfer Steve Davies is on the brink of doom with his mushroom-based boards.

The 23-year-old came up with a design that uses mushrooms to create biodegradable devices.

Mr Davies, from Porthcawl, County Bridgend, admitted the idea sounded "a bit crazy" but thought it could help make the sport greener.

"Surfers want to be sustainable and better for the environment," he said.

"The products often don't reflect that."

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