Our beautiful world

Why Neil Armstrong felt small

Wise words from a giant among men  ...  

This is how you teach a kid about science

Feel like you need a new perspective? Try this:  ...  

Louis Armstrong had it right

Watch this and you’ll never look at wildlife the same way again  ...  

Mugabe set to destroy a jewel of Zimbabwe

Elitist greed is putting thousands of animals under threat – including the rare black rhino  ...  

How many rhinos left?

Shocking: 100 rhinos have been slaughtered in under two months. Help stop the killing  ...  

Victory! No-fly zone declared for sharks

Airline bans unsustainably sourced shark cargo after a big push from campaigners  ...  

Arctic sea ice reaches a record low. Are we doomed?

Yes, it's melting at a terrifiying pace. But here's some encouraging news, too  ...  

Never seen a blue moon? See one tonight

On the same day we remember Neil Armstrong, there will be something special in the night sky  ...  

Star trails across the sky

Images from International Space Station show incredible lightshow just above us  ...  

Here's looking at you, kid

Bug eyes, as you've never seen them before  ...  

First contact: mutual admiration

Incredible photo captures curious toddler coming face to face with huge manatee  ...