China to double the size of its space station as it offers an alternative to NASA-led ISS
China plans to expand its space station to six modules from three in coming years, offering astronauts from other nations an alternative platform for near-Earth missions as the NASA-led International Space Station (ISS) nears the end of its lifespan.
2023-10-06 12:16
Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying?
The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes.
2023-08-13 10:29
Peruvian fossil challenges blue whales for size
An ancient, long-extinct whale could have tipped the scales at close to 200 tonnes, scientists say.
2023-08-03 08:58
Hamish Harding: British adventurer among crew missing on Titanic sub
Adventurer Hamish Harding is among five people missing on a submersible that was diving to the Titanic.
2023-06-20 04:54
Greece boat disaster: Officials deny coastguard rope led to migrant tragedy
A series of reports suggest the migrant boat went down after it was tied to a coastguard vessel.
2023-06-16 19:23
Boat capsizes in cave along the Erie Canal in upstate New York
A tour boat has capsized in a cave along the Erie Canal in Lockport, New York, police said in a Facebook post. Multiple agencies are responding, they said.
2023-06-13 00:46
Are airplane seats too small? Senators want the FAA to look again
Two Senate Democrats want the Biden administration to take another look at whether airplane seats are too cramped.
2023-06-01 00:26
All passengers on boat that sank on Italy lake had worked for security or defense services
All 21 passengers on a charter boat that sank in Italy's Lake Maggiore on Sunday, killing four people, were currently or formerly tied to Israeli and Italian and intelligence work, officials said.
2023-06-01 00:20