Now playing Next Tech News A new ‘bird’ robot from Stanford engineers takes to the skies Taking cues from the animal kingdom, the team from Stanford University developed a robot with bird-like claws that can catch objects and balance itself on any surface. 09/12/2021
Now playing Next Destinations These paradise islands are still COVID-free despite a positive test There have been zero COVID-19 cases in the small island nation to date. 07/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Mixing Bach with barstools: Inside the Budapest orchestra's mini-gigs Members of Iván Fischer's ensemble perform masterpieces by Bach, Gershwin and Ferenc Liszt in bars and pubs across the capital. 06/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Prince William reveals why Tina Turner reminds him of his mother Diana Speaking to Apple in a mental health podcast, the Prince explored a selection of music memories about family members past and present. 06/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Antony Sher: Shakespearean specialist who had stage fright dies at 72 After winning acclaim as a pillar of British theatre, Sher began to explore both his Jewish and his South African heritage. 03/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Fiction causing friction: the real life people angry at biopics As "House of Gucci" premiers, the Gucci family speak out against their portrayal. But who else is mad at the films that tell their story? 01/12/2021
Now playing Next USA Maxwell, Epstein were 'partners in crime,' prosecutor says Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein were “partners in crime” in the sexual abuse of teenage girls, a prosecutor said on Monday, while Maxwell’s lawyers said she was being made a scapegoat for a man’s bad behaviour. 30/11/2021
Now playing Next Climate ‘A human catastrophe’: The UK’s first climate refugees refuse to leave By 2054, this tiny Welsh village will be lost to the sea 29/11/2021
Now playing Next Art World's first NFT ballet set to go on sale London Royal Ballet's prima ballerina will star in pieces set to go on auction for £50,000. 29/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Virgil Abloh: Celebrated Black fashion designer dies aged 41 The designer was known for his proximity to rap music, label Off-White, and collaborations with big brands like Nike and Ikea. 29/11/2021
Now playing Next Art Art Trends 2022: Oslo and Glasgow museum openings spotlight N. Europe With notable openings set to continue across Europe in 2022, we look at two key developments that will shift attention to the north, marking significant milestones for the art scenes of Norway and Scotland. 27/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Stephen Sondheim, musical theatre legend and writer of 'Sweeney Todd', dies aged 91 Sondheim influenced several generations of theatre songwriters, particularly with such landmark musicals as “Company,” “Follies” and “Sweeney Todd." 27/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news 'NFT' announced as the Collins Dictionary word of the year for 2021 Non-fungible tokens pique interest in list that includes 'metaverse' and 'climate anxiety'. 25/11/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Are NFTs about to shakeup entertainment industries? Blockchain technology is slowly seeping into the mainstream, but how will it stand up when it collides with the law? 25/11/2021
Now playing Next Green News Sewage pollution is making UK beaches and rivers 'unswimmable' Water companies say sewage overflow helps manage heavy rainfall but Surfers Against Sewage have found the practice has risen by 88 per cent in the last year. 25/11/2021
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Why are France-England migrant crossings on the rise? It's believed more than 20,000 migrants have attempted the crossing this year, up from 8,500 in 2020. 24/11/2021
Now playing Next Green News Prince William criticised for blaming habitat loss on Africa...again Prince William has commented on African population growth for the second time, here are some other factors he should consider first. 24/11/2021