V informative short film looking at the incredible story of how humanity eradicated smallpox around the entire world. Food for thought in these times. And some incredibly creative work by Angel Sharp Media. First in a new @BBCIdeas The Royal Society partnership bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/t…

Ireland pushes ahead with what some are calling a "quantum shift" in climate change policy, as Greens back coalition deal. Here's the background from Matt McGrath bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

Nick Bryant's sweeping, soulful letter to his newborn American daughter gets under the skin of US history, race and its place in the world - a must read. bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-…

This is absolutely beautiful! And a really important subject. Phenomenal work by Oliver Smyth and the Flock London team. Latest in our partnership with The Open University

This is a really beautiful and moving (and helpful) piece about resilience - big thanks to Dr Lucy Hone for speaking to us in such an insightful way and to Kong Studio for doing such a lovely job with the animation

What an amazing story... Stephen went to prison for dealing drugs. By the time he came out, he'd got a degree and two masters. Big thanks to Stephen for sharing his story, and beautiful work by Mat Hale and Presence

Women in journalism! I am so stoked to share the events in our Women’s Leadership Accelerator: Summer Series. These conversations dive into topics people ask us for support on the most. We're kicking off with amanda + @emarvelous from 19thnews 🙌journalists.org/2020/08/19/int… #ONAWLA

Perhaps the pandemic was the perfect time to take an in-depth look at the bigger, longer term threat to the planet? Check out the #whatplanetpodcast with informed guests, probing questions & a strong focus on climate solutions with Liz Bonnin 💙 Victoria Gill 💙💛 Hannah Warren and Gillian Blackwood.

This is a stunningly beautiful piece of work by 𝖈𝖍𝖎 and the The Promise team

Touch is so important. It's how we first communicate as babies and is vital for wellbeing. So what happens when we can't touch? Love this film by Daniel Nils Roberts which was made as part of BBC Radio 4's Touch Season

So happy to finally share the hardest secret I’ve ever kept: I’m teaming up with my colleague-sister-friend Lauren Williams to launch Capital B, a local and national news network dedicated to serving Black Americans. capitalbnews.org

Turns out soil is pretty amazing stuff! I learnt so much from this. Happy #WorldSoilDay tomorrow 🌱

This fab film about touch made for us by Daniel Nils Roberts is up for The Webby Awards! Have a watch. And if you'd like to vote for it to win, the info is here: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/…. Thank you!

🚨Big news: Capitalbnews.org and atlanta.capitalbnews.org are here! Local and national news for Black people, done by Black journalists. We are so hype and so ready to serve you.

Lovely film on kindness from @bbcideas to go with my news series Anatomy of Kindness BBC Radio 4 (I like the words in neon lights!) bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/t…

Really delighted that @bbcideas has won Best Science and Education Video Channel at The Webby Awards (again)! winners.webbyawards.com/2022/video/vid… It's our 4th Webby win in a row! Thank you for watching and supporting us #Webbys

What's the point of studying languages if you don't then use them? Dom Hebblethwaite on the conundrum faced by many language graduates ciol.org.uk/what%E2%80%99s…

I’ll be speaking about @bbcideas at BAFTA Cymru’s Guru Live in Cardiff. If anyone is interested in coming along, it’s on Sat 20 May. Lots of great sessions happening! bafta.org/supporting-tal…