For 61 years the #BBCWorldService has been broadcasting the latest in science via its weekly Science in Action programme. That dies in the next half hour, with this final edition, reflecting on the fall in trust in expertise driven by malign interests over recent years.
October 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
For 61 years the #BBCWorldService has been broadcasting the latest in science via its weekly Science in Action programme. That dies in the next half hour, with this final edition, reflecting on the fall in trust in expertise driven by malign interests over recent years.
One reason why the world needs outward facing organisations like the #BBCWorldService that take the global view.
The contrast between the number of media requests I got when rich people on a cruise were facing a deadly, but contained outbreak versus now that some of the poorest people in the world are facing a deadly and devastating epidemic is just so so stark and it just really annoys the hell out of me.
May 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
One reason why the world needs outward facing organisations like the #BBCWorldService that take the global view.
Said this on the #BBCWorldService this morning. We all - scientists and public - know what the issue is, but the politicians waste time arguing over words.
#ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels #COP30
#ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels #COP30
A climate deal without explicit language calling for a fossil fuel phaseout is like a ceasefire without explicit language calling for a suspension of hostilities.
#COP30
#COP30
November 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Said this on the #BBCWorldService this morning. We all - scientists and public - know what the issue is, but the politicians waste time arguing over words.
#ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels #COP30
#ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels #COP30
“Within the decade there will be more dead people on FB than living.” #BBCWorldService
Why not? There’s already far, far more Brain Dead on there.
Why not? There’s already far, far more Brain Dead on there.
September 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM
“Within the decade there will be more dead people on FB than living.” #BBCWorldService
Why not? There’s already far, far more Brain Dead on there.
Why not? There’s already far, far more Brain Dead on there.
For 61 years the #BBCWorldService has been broadcasting the latest in science via its weekly Science in Action programme. That dies in the next half hour, with this final edition, reflecting on the fall in trust in expertise driven by malign interests over recent years.
It's the end of the road for BBC Science in Action. But science itself is facing growing roadblocks. For this terminal edition of SinA I'm joined by @naomioreskes.bsky.social @drdebhoury.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social & @angierasmussen.bsky.social for where now?
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BBC World Service - Science In Action, How science got here, and where next
As anti-science leaves research reeling, does evidence-based policy have a future?
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October 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
For 61 years the #BBCWorldService has been broadcasting the latest in science via its weekly Science in Action programme. That dies in the next half hour, with this final edition, reflecting on the fall in trust in expertise driven by malign interests over recent years.
Talking about this on #BBCWorldService Weekend tomorrow.
Well, finally the cat is out of the bag @science.org! (or at least part of a very complex story)🐈🧬. Great job from @mdemartino.bsky.social and my team @felix-erc.bsky.social. Huge thanks to all the colleagues and the institutes involved! @erc.europa.eu www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The dispersal of domestic cats from North Africa to Europe around 2000 years ago
The domestic cat (Felis catus) descends from the African wildcat Felis lybica lybica. Its global distribution alongside humans testifies to its successful adaptation to anthropogenic environments. Unc...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Talking about this on #BBCWorldService Weekend tomorrow.
26-year-old Moroccan player Salma Bouguerche’s talents go beyond the field. She is a qualified doctor & a reserve player for Morocco at WAFCON. Such an inspirational story of resilience, passion and dedication for her two loves: medicine and football ❤️🇲🇦
🎥 @bbcworldservice
🎥 @bbcworldservice
July 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
26-year-old Moroccan player Salma Bouguerche’s talents go beyond the field. She is a qualified doctor & a reserve player for Morocco at WAFCON. Such an inspirational story of resilience, passion and dedication for her two loves: medicine and football ❤️🇲🇦
🎥 @bbcworldservice
🎥 @bbcworldservice
9:32am TODAY on @bbcworldservice
Rocks To Riches
The Documentary
We explore the global trade in meteorite
Rocks To Riches
The Documentary
We explore the global trade in meteorite
BBC World Service - The Documentary, Rocks To Riches
We explore the global trade in meteorites
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December 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
9:32am TODAY on @bbcworldservice
Rocks To Riches
The Documentary
We explore the global trade in meteorite
Rocks To Riches
The Documentary
We explore the global trade in meteorite
Chris Greenway, BBC Monitoring: "The advance of Russian media influence in Africa continues. Sputnik radio is now aired on FM in Addis Ababa in both Amharic and English."
While the BBC was defunded 38% 2010-24, and as a result, #BBCWorldService is cutting jobs, the Russians are advancing.
While the BBC was defunded 38% 2010-24, and as a result, #BBCWorldService is cutting jobs, the Russians are advancing.
August 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Chris Greenway, BBC Monitoring: "The advance of Russian media influence in Africa continues. Sputnik radio is now aired on FM in Addis Ababa in both Amharic and English."
While the BBC was defunded 38% 2010-24, and as a result, #BBCWorldService is cutting jobs, the Russians are advancing.
While the BBC was defunded 38% 2010-24, and as a result, #BBCWorldService is cutting jobs, the Russians are advancing.
Jonathan Amos ex BBC #science corr “cuts to..#bbcworldservice are deeply regrettable.I used to say it was the one part of the corporation I would die in a ditch to protect+they’re closing Science in Action which has been on air for 60 odd years.Now of all times they roll back science coverage. Dumb”
January 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Jonathan Amos ex BBC #science corr “cuts to..#bbcworldservice are deeply regrettable.I used to say it was the one part of the corporation I would die in a ditch to protect+they’re closing Science in Action which has been on air for 60 odd years.Now of all times they roll back science coverage. Dumb”
I’ve just recorded my last contribution for the BBC after 39 years. It’ll be on the next edition of From Our Own Correspondent on @BBCRadio4 and @bbcworldservice
Now onward to new adventures… As my hero Marcelo Bielsa might say, ‘Vamos Carajo!’
Now onward to new adventures… As my hero Marcelo Bielsa might say, ‘Vamos Carajo!’
March 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I’ve just recorded my last contribution for the BBC after 39 years. It’ll be on the next edition of From Our Own Correspondent on @BBCRadio4 and @bbcworldservice
Now onward to new adventures… As my hero Marcelo Bielsa might say, ‘Vamos Carajo!’
Now onward to new adventures… As my hero Marcelo Bielsa might say, ‘Vamos Carajo!’
Am on the @bbcworldservice now to discuss how people in Taiwan feel about the Trump-Xi meeting
May 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Am on the @bbcworldservice now to discuss how people in Taiwan feel about the Trump-Xi meeting
Filming #UnspunWorld with Dave Murphy, Dave Wilkins & Benedick Watt. Ukraine’s battle of the Oval Office, plus, are white Afrikaners really in danger in South Africa? And why is the PKK declaring peace in Turkey? All on tonight’s #UnspunWorld
@bbctwo at 2305 @bbciplayer
@bbcnews @bbcworldservice
@bbctwo at 2305 @bbciplayer
@bbcnews @bbcworldservice
March 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Filming #UnspunWorld with Dave Murphy, Dave Wilkins & Benedick Watt. Ukraine’s battle of the Oval Office, plus, are white Afrikaners really in danger in South Africa? And why is the PKK declaring peace in Turkey? All on tonight’s #UnspunWorld
@bbctwo at 2305 @bbciplayer
@bbcnews @bbcworldservice
@bbctwo at 2305 @bbciplayer
@bbcnews @bbcworldservice
If this situation doesn’t show the government the vital importance of the #BBCWorldService including #BBCPersian, I can’t think what would - especially as #Trump has gutted Voice of America. The notion that the WS should be further defunded by the UK government is patently ridiculous+self-harming.
June 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
If this situation doesn’t show the government the vital importance of the #BBCWorldService including #BBCPersian, I can’t think what would - especially as #Trump has gutted Voice of America. The notion that the WS should be further defunded by the UK government is patently ridiculous+self-harming.
#saturdaymerch leftovers: slanty #bbcworldservice badge #BrilliantBadgeCollection #RadioMerch @radiomerch.bsky.social
December 22, 2024 at 2:23 PM
#saturdaymerch leftovers: slanty #bbcworldservice badge #BrilliantBadgeCollection #RadioMerch @radiomerch.bsky.social
I've also just heard his life described as "tragic" on this morning's #Newsday on the #BBCWorldService. WTAF!
April 23, 2026 at 6:36 AM
I've also just heard his life described as "tragic" on this morning's #Newsday on the #BBCWorldService. WTAF!
October 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
On #BBCWorldService news:
Hungary's new government has used its big parliamentary majority to amend the constitution and remove president Tamas Sulyok and several other senior figures linked to the previous nationalist administration of Viktor Orban. All opposition Fidesz MPs boycotted the vote.
Hungary's new government has used its big parliamentary majority to amend the constitution and remove president Tamas Sulyok and several other senior figures linked to the previous nationalist administration of Viktor Orban. All opposition Fidesz MPs boycotted the vote.
July 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
On #BBCWorldService news:
Hungary's new government has used its big parliamentary majority to amend the constitution and remove president Tamas Sulyok and several other senior figures linked to the previous nationalist administration of Viktor Orban. All opposition Fidesz MPs boycotted the vote.
Hungary's new government has used its big parliamentary majority to amend the constitution and remove president Tamas Sulyok and several other senior figures linked to the previous nationalist administration of Viktor Orban. All opposition Fidesz MPs boycotted the vote.
More news from the #BBCWorldService bulletin:
European leaders have spoken out against Elon Musk - for interfering in European politics. Pres Macron accused him of directly intervening in elections and of supporting a new intnl reactionary movement. Norway's PM called the trend 'worrying'.
European leaders have spoken out against Elon Musk - for interfering in European politics. Pres Macron accused him of directly intervening in elections and of supporting a new intnl reactionary movement. Norway's PM called the trend 'worrying'.
January 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
More news from the #BBCWorldService bulletin:
European leaders have spoken out against Elon Musk - for interfering in European politics. Pres Macron accused him of directly intervening in elections and of supporting a new intnl reactionary movement. Norway's PM called the trend 'worrying'.
European leaders have spoken out against Elon Musk - for interfering in European politics. Pres Macron accused him of directly intervening in elections and of supporting a new intnl reactionary movement. Norway's PM called the trend 'worrying'.
Happy 90th birthday to Sir John Tusa, ex #BBCNewsnight presenter+ex managing director of #bbcworldservice. Over 50 episodes of The John Tusa Interview ( #BBCRadio3 2000-2005) are still available on #BBCSounds.
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bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00…
March 2, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Happy 90th birthday to Sir John Tusa, ex #BBCNewsnight presenter+ex managing director of #bbcworldservice. Over 50 episodes of The John Tusa Interview ( #BBCRadio3 2000-2005) are still available on #BBCSounds.
bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00…
bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00…
From the #BBCWorldService bulletin:
President Trump has written to the Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, saying that as he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize he no longer feels obliged "to think purely of peace".
President Trump has written to the Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, saying that as he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize he no longer feels obliged "to think purely of peace".
January 19, 2026 at 9:47 AM
From the #BBCWorldService bulletin:
President Trump has written to the Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, saying that as he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize he no longer feels obliged "to think purely of peace".
President Trump has written to the Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, saying that as he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize he no longer feels obliged "to think purely of peace".
Why isn’t #r4today reporting the arson attacks by Israeli settlers upon the West Bank that were headlined on the #bbcworldservice?
@BBCr4today @BBCR4Feedback
@BBCr4today @BBCR4Feedback
January 23, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Why isn’t #r4today reporting the arson attacks by Israeli settlers upon the West Bank that were headlined on the #bbcworldservice?
@BBCr4today @BBCR4Feedback
@BBCr4today @BBCR4Feedback
It is leading the news on the #BBCWorldService
November 23, 2024 at 4:03 PM
It is leading the news on the #BBCWorldService
The #BBCWorldService provides remarkable quality broadcasting.
Destroying it would be a significant act of cultural harm
the kind of sabotage I expect from the Conservatives.
To see Labour at it too? Appalling.
Shame on you @lisanandymp.bsky.social and the whole @labouruk.bsky.social Government.
Destroying it would be a significant act of cultural harm
the kind of sabotage I expect from the Conservatives.
To see Labour at it too? Appalling.
Shame on you @lisanandymp.bsky.social and the whole @labouruk.bsky.social Government.
February 15, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The #BBCWorldService provides remarkable quality broadcasting.
Destroying it would be a significant act of cultural harm
the kind of sabotage I expect from the Conservatives.
To see Labour at it too? Appalling.
Shame on you @lisanandymp.bsky.social and the whole @labouruk.bsky.social Government.
Destroying it would be a significant act of cultural harm
the kind of sabotage I expect from the Conservatives.
To see Labour at it too? Appalling.
Shame on you @lisanandymp.bsky.social and the whole @labouruk.bsky.social Government.
Thanks to listener Fred White for this letter to Radio Times about the ending of Science in Action on the #BBCWorldService - "required listening".
"At a time when the lights of reason are dimming across the world, cancellation of this vital prog is a sad and myopic decision by BBC planners." Indeed.
"At a time when the lights of reason are dimming across the world, cancellation of this vital prog is a sad and myopic decision by BBC planners." Indeed.
November 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Thanks to listener Fred White for this letter to Radio Times about the ending of Science in Action on the #BBCWorldService - "required listening".
"At a time when the lights of reason are dimming across the world, cancellation of this vital prog is a sad and myopic decision by BBC planners." Indeed.
"At a time when the lights of reason are dimming across the world, cancellation of this vital prog is a sad and myopic decision by BBC planners." Indeed.