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BBC Ideas: A(very) short guide to the Universe

From our Science Editor Rebecca Morelle

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  1. Orange and white Artemis rocket next to a towering grey space system and a blue, white, and red starts and stripes flag, against a blue sky

  2. A giant tortoise being released on the Galápagos island of Floreana

  3. A tortoise with genes of the Floreana Island giant tortoise species eats in a breeding centre at the Galapagos National Park

  4. The image shows four astronauts in bright orange space suits posing for a formal group portrait against a dark background. The suits are bulky with blue joints, straps and pockets, emphasising their technical design. Three astronauts stand behind one who is seated, all facing the camera. They all have fairly neutral expressions, keeping the focus on the uniforms. Mission-style patches and flags, including US and Canadian flags, are visible on their arms and chests. Soft, focused lighting makes the vivid orange suits stand out dramatically.

  5. A view of Kenmore Bridge at the opening to Loch Tay which separates the lake from the river of the same name - as seen here from under autumnal trees.

  6. Baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan

  7. An image of a town in Madagascar flooded with dark muddy water. The buildings are clearly severely flooded. There are people wading through the water.

  8. A brown wheelie bin with the words 'South Hams District Council' printed on the front in white writing, with an image of a sunset and birds.

  9. Flock of birds flying over wetlands with grass and hills in the background. There are about 100 dark coloured lapwing birds. The sky is blue and the sun is shining

  10. Image of Hemlock Water Dropwort also known as Dead Man's Fingers

  11. Eimert is pictured with their volunteers. Most are wearing high-viz bibs and caps and work wear as they stand in front of many wooden panels, smiling with some giving the thumbs up.

  12. An indoor farm, where hundreds of chicks stand on grey bedding. On the left of the image, a row of feeders

  13. Stock shot of a satellite floating in space, looking to Earth.

  14. A Humboldt penguin. It is black and white. There is a blurred blue background.

  15. A lifeless, dead puffin is seen on a sandy beach from above. Its feathers are ruffled so both white feathers underneath the black top coat are seen.

  16. a wildflower meadow with green grass, yellow and white daisies, red poppies and other yellow and purple flowers

  17. A large open field with short, green grass stretching across the foreground and into the distance. A metal farm gate with horizontal bars runs across the lower portion of the image, marking the boundary of the field. In the distance, a line of trees and hedgerows forms the horizon, creating a natural border around the landscape. Off to the right side of the field, there is a small, empty livestock feeder standing on a patch of disturbed ground.

  18. The Moon sets behind NASA's Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

  19. Fuel spill in a river in Perthshire, the water looks oily with a white film on it in places

  20. An aerial view of the Marlborough Mound. It is a grassy hill with six rings cut into its side. It has a few trees on top and is surrounded by buildings.

  21. Victoria Crabtree and councillor Jim Smith outside the shop, which is a large green shipping container with windows. Victoris is standing to the left of a sign that says 'reuse small shop, big impact'. She is wearing an orange high vis vest and is smiling. Jim stands at the other side in a grey coat and jeans pointing at the sign

  22. Tristen Dodd pictured on the Railway Walk. The landslip is visible behind him. He is gesturing towards it. He's wearing an orange hi-vis jacket. He has short brown hair and a beard.

  23. Peregrine Falcon perched on the roof of Arlington House in Margate with the wall of the plant room behind it.

  24. Twin images depicting a human footprint embedded in the clay, and the same image with the footprint highlighted, alongside an archaeologist's measuring tool.