During World War II, a network of British fascists gathered information that might help the Nazi cause. They passed these secrets to Jack King, a Gestapo officer. In 2014, files revealed ‘Jack’ was a top secret agent working for MI5.

Well done to everyone at #BBCAthletics - phenomenal coverage of #budapest2023. Loved ever minute of it 👏👏👏👏👏

Terrified, excited or just bewildered by artificial intelligence? Here’s what you really need to know...

Murray is autistic - he's also non-speaking. He made and starred in this short film, in order to share what he's really feeling.

As a child, She's in CTRL - OUT NOW - Anne-Marie Imafidon loved taking things apart. Now a tech leader, she's passionate about breaking down stereotypes. bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/t…

Meet William Buckland - the man who tried to eat every animal on Earth. Our latest film made in partnership with The Royal Society

Probably one of our quirkiest animations yet…

These mysteries and more, explained: bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/f…

So thrilled about this! Any votes would be very much appreciated 🙏

Around 11% of the Earth's land mass is covered by permafrost. What happens when it thaws? #EarthDay

So delighted to share that @BBCIdeas has won Best Science & Education video channel in The Webby Awards 🎉 and Best Science & Education video 🥳

Today marks the anniversary of the discovery of DNA's molecular structure! Watch this video by BBC Ideas💡 and geneticist Sir Paul Nurse on the amazing breakthroughs that followed the discovery in 1953 and how it directly impacted his own family: bbc.in/3UbYcVJ

We are thrilled to announce that two of our videos have been shortlisted for Video of the Year in the ABSW awards!

We have collected and curated plenty of brilliant mental health and wellbeing tools, materials and organisations who can help. If you want to explore mental health further, take a look at the links here 👉 bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/changing-lives…

Music is a key part of the balance of the mind and may be one of the greatest healing factors for our stressed-out brains. But why does the brain respond to music and why might it be good for our mental health and wellbeing? classical-music.com/features/scien…

Our latest BBC Ideas💡 animation looks at the role of women in Operation Overlord. #DDay80

A short clip from Michael Mosley's last interview, How to Live a Good Life, with Professor Paul Bloom is Michael at his best - full of warmth, insight and enjoying his time with the Hay Festival audience. There's Only One Michael Mosley | Listen on BBC Sounds

There’s lots of myths around what can cause cancer – from burnt toast, to sugar to mobile phones 🍞 What’s the truth? Watch this video by BBC Ideas💡 with experts including Curator of Medicine Katie Dabin, on understanding cancer misinformation & reality: bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/t…

About half of us will develop cancer in our lifetimes. Here are three ways you can reduce your risk