House made from recycled rubbish

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Welcome from Jheni

Welcome to the re-vamped website!

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Win astronomy books - your big questions

The UniverseWe’re working on a special project with astronomy guru Dr Stuart Clark, looking at the big questions about our Universe.

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BBC Focus magazine's new iPad app

When you ask for something, Focus gives it to you. Loads of you have been asking if we'd create a digital version of Focus for the iPad, so we've done it.

A huge amount of work has gone into creating this bespoke app, which has all the same great content as the magazine, but displayed in a completely new way.

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Wind-powered walking beast

Saw this on the BBC Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention programme the other day - you've got to check it out...

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Psychological effects on Chilean miners

They’re out!

The trapped Chilean miners have all resurfaced, amid scenes of jubilation. In the media circus that has ensued, it’s easy to forget what 69 days underground will have done to them both psychologically and physiologically…

 
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The perfect holiday camera?

Off on holiday for two weeks. Doubt I'll miss this dreary weather much. If I'd been out taking photos today, I'd have needed an underwater camera considering the amount of rain that caught me unawares on lunch break.

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What should I do if facing a tsunami?

Luckily I've never had to face up to one, but if I did, I'm not quite sure what I should do. Should I try to dive through the wave, or scarper as fast as possible inland and uphill, or cling to the tops of the nearest palm tree? What do you reckon?

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Could insects become dinner?

Fried locust? Grilled cricket? Roasted ants? Poached grub? Grasshopper tart?




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Dog spacesuit goes on display

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