Daniel Bennett
Editor, BBC Science Focus
Daniel Bennett is the Editor of BBC Science Focus. He is an award-winning journalist who’s been reporting on science and technology for over a decade, writing about the science of serial killers, sandwiches, supernovae and almost everything in between. In 2019 and 2021 he was named the Science and Technology Editor of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors and was shortlisted for the Editor of the Year by the Association of British Science Writers and the Professional Publishers Association. His particular areas of interest are psychology, health and future tech.
Recent articles by Daniel Bennett
44 cool gadgets: Our pick of the best new tech for 2025
Welcome to our regularly updated curation of the coolest, smartest kit money can buy.
34 best science and tech gifts: gadgets, games and lifestyle items for 2024
Looking for a Christmas gift for the science lover or techie in your life? You're sure to find something they'll love among these Christmas gift ideas.
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Extra review – the Pac-man of vacuum cleaning
A smart, lightweight vacuum cleaner that makes cleaning the floors not suck.
This house of the future generates a third of the CO2 of a normal home. Here's how
One window maker is shedding light on how to build greener homes.
Arlo Essential Wireless Doorbell review: A gateway drug to home automation
Great image and audio quality, easy setup and a quick interface make this smart doorbell a no-brainer if you’re looking to add a little extra security to your home.
iPhone 14 Pro Max mid-term review: Have we reached peak smartphone?
Six months into its life cycle, is the iPhone 14 Pro Max still the best smartphone money can buy? (Spoiler: absolutely).
Instant Genius Podcast | When humans become prey, with Adam Hart
What happens when fearsome predators like tigers, lions and crocodiles live alongside humans?
Instant Genius Podcast | The science of lying, with Professor Richard Wiseman
Think you can tell when someone’s being dishonest with you? Think again.
The best kitchen gadgets to express your inner culinary genius
Explore our selection of the best kitchen gadgets to boost your culinary skills. Bon appétit.
The best bird feeding kit for your garden in 2024
The British Isles is home to hundreds of species of stunning birds, so why not invite them into your garden with this guide to the essential kit?
Instant Genius Podcast | Big Garden Birdwatch, with Adrian Thomas
Why our gardens are so important to wildlife – and simple ways you can help the birds in yours.
Instant Genius Podcast | Forensic science, with Professor Dame Sue Black
Inside the scientific toolset used to help identify suspects caught on camera – from just an image of their hands.
Instant Genius Podcast | Zombie viruses in the Arctic
The world’s polar regions are melting. Beneath the ice lurks all kind of microbes, but how much of a threat do they really present?
Instant Genius podcast | Mars in opposition, with Dr Stu Clark
This week Mars will be lit up by our Sun, providing astronomers and amateur stargazers a wonderful chance to study the Red Planet.
Instant Genius Podcast | What the Nordic people can teach us about a winter mindset, with Kari Leibowitz
Kari Leibowitz is a researcher and writer who studies how our mindset influences our health and wellbeing. She explains what studying the Nordic psychology can teach us about getting through winter.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) review: The gold standard for in-ear headphones
The new Apple AirPods Pro are some of the best in-ear headphones around, boasting plenty of features and a great audio experience.
Instant Genius Podcast | Holding the Universe in your hands, with Dr Kimberly Arcand
Dr Kimberly Arcand, a data visualiser for NASA, explains how astrophysics is moving beyond flat 2D images, and how you can get involved at home.
Instant Genius Podcast | Medical Detection Dogs, with Dr Claire Guest
Dr Claire Guest is the co-founder of the Medical Detection Dogs charity. She explains how dogs are able to sniff out cancer and how this incredible skill is being deployed around the world.
Apple AirPods Max review: Why these headphones are worth £549
There’s a new kind of sound in town: spatial audio. Daniel Bennett tests Apple’s new headphones alongside the latest development in surround sound to find out what the fuss is all about...
Instant Genius Podcast | The science and soul of music, with prof Susan Rogers
Why do you love the songs that you do? Why does music have such a powerful hold over us? Can you love music without being musical? We spoke to prof Susan Rogers to find out.
reMarkable 2 tablet review: A smart paperlike notebook that wants to replace pen and paper
We relegate our notebook and pen to the desk drawer for a month to find out if an e-Ink paperlike tablet is up to the job.
Review: After one month with Sky Glass, is this the future of buying and watching TV?
You don’t need a satellite if you want to watch Sky TV any more. Daniel Bennett, tests out a new type of TV that comes with Sky built in.
Instant Genius Podcast | Jupiter in opposition, with Dr Jonathon Nichols
Jupiter will soon make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years. We spoke to Dr Jonathan Nichols about why this is such a big event.
Instant Genius Podcast | Artemis's first launch, with Libby Jackson
Artemis has had numerous issues with its first launch attempt. Libby Jackson, the Exploration Science Manager for the UK Space Agency explains what went wrong and what's in store for us all when it does make it to the moon.