Hello - I’m the BBC’s Science Editor.
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The man who reached the deepest place in the ocean - remembering my dear friend Don Walsh (picture @suefloodphotos) bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
Mars Mission Alert! Later today a spacecraft will head to Mars’ Moon Phobos - to grab a piece of it to bring back to Earth.
Mission set to blast off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvg…
WORLD’S OLDEST SHIPWRECK ALERT - Archaeologists say the wreck dates to 4400-4700 years old
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gr…
We met the amazing Eileen Collins - the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft. If you don’t know her story please read! There is a fabulous documentary coming out about her - highly recommend it bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0mx…
In the footprints of giants - One of the world’s longest dinosaur trackways uncovered in Oxfordshire quarry.
Enjoy!
bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt…
Fabulous new footage of Captain Scott's famous polar ship - the Terra Nova. Do have a watch bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwy…
An interview with David Lochridge - the #Oceangate #Titan whistleblower: People were sold a lie bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0w…
The US Coast Guard report concluded that slow handling of his whistleblower complaint was a missed opportunity to stop the #Titan tragedy
British astronaut @Astro_Rosemary shows us what it’s like to spacewalk at the neutral buoyancy lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center - and chats the Moon and Mars - and how to deal with periods in space - with @alisonfrancis and @kc_camera bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxy…
Two lovely obituaries for Tim Radford - Tim really was the most fabulous science writer, but also the sweetest, kindest and most generous man. He helped so many people starting out in science journalism (including me). RIP Tim.
Two Tim Radford obituaries, one published by his former employer, the other from @RogerHighfield @absw. RIP Tim.
absw.org.uk/articles/tim-rad…
theguardian.com/science/2025…
Roman London's first basilica! Found in an office basement!
Fabulous new discovery - watch report by @alisonfrancis Tony Jolliffe and me here
youtube.com/watch?v=7k-RPwLW…
@MOLArchaeology @Woods_Bagot @cityoflondon
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Glorious news from Londinium!
“Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement” bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jdn…
Great piece by @BBCMorelle and team.
ARCHAEOLOGY ALERT! London’s first Roman basilica has been unearthed under the basement of an office block - the find tells the story of the beginnings of the city @MOLArchaeology bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2j…
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For anyone who intends to visit #Pompeii in the coming weeks I cannot emphasise enough how wonderful this daily weekday tour of the new excavations is. Worth booking your free visit to see the (not) pizza fresco and the stunning black and blue rooms. Info in the link below:
Cantiere Aperto – Proseguono le VISITE al cantiere dei NUOVI SCAVI nella #RegioIX di #Pompei pompeiisites.org/comunicati/…
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Thank you to everyone who watched “Pompeii The New Dig” last night. The lovely comments have been so heartwarming – testimony to the hard work of those on the excavation and those behind the camera who made this such a touching portrait of modern and ancient life in #Pompeii
ALT Bronze lamp stand lying on the floor and a plaster cast of a wooden chest in the background
ALT A conservator’s gloved hand gently removing the bronze jug from the marble top. A bronze lamp with moon-shaped decoration sits next to the jug
ALT Four of the gold coins found on the person of a woman who died in the room
ALT Careful cleaning of the contents of the purse found on the woman - bronze coins and a pair of gold and pearl earrings are visible
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TONIGHT on BBC Two a brand new episode of the ‘The New Dig’ which lovingly follows the excavation of the latest discoveries in #Pompeii including the bathhouse, two of the occupants of the house and their possessions.
Watch tonight 20th Jan 9pm @BBCTwo
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00277b…
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#Pompeii is back in the news with the discovery of an extraordinary private bathhouse.
The BBC’s ‘The New Dig’ lovingly follows the process of its excavation and the dramatic discovery of two of the occupants of the house.
Watch Monday 20th Jan 9pm @BBCTwo
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00277b…
Listen to the wonderful @pompei79 take me on a tour of #Pompeii’s spectacular new bath complex that’s been revealed to the world today bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kk6s…
We’re in #Pompeii this morning with @pompei79 and @GZuchtriegel where a spectacular once in a century discovery has been unveiled bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15z…
The brilliant @NewsCamerawoman told me about meeting Elliot - she’s been following his story for the last five years - do read her article bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2kd… and watch her film
Here it is. I met Elliot on a plane 5 years ago. I didn't imagine the roller coaster that his journey would be. Elliot you truly are an inspirational lad and your voice speaks for so many other young disabled adults.
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
