James Cutmore
Picture Editor, BBC Science Focus
James Cutmore is the picture editor of BBC Science Focus Magazine. He has worked on the magazine and website for over a decade, telling compelling science stories through the use of striking imagery. He holds a degree in Fine Art, and has been nominated for the British Society of Magazine Editors Talent Awards, being highly commended in 2020. His main areas of interest include photography that highlights positive technology and the natural world. For many years he was a judge for the Wellcome Trust's image competition, as well as judging for the Royal Photographic Society.
Recent articles by James Cutmore
Top 10 biggest statues in the world 2024
The tallest monuments found on planet Earth.
Solar eclipse: The 20 best photos from 2024’s celestial spectacle
The most stunning images from the cosmic event of the century.
The world's most powerful camera is complete – and it could solve the Universe's deepest mysteries
The Vera C Rubin Observatory’s 3200-megapixel camera will allow us to see the cosmos like never before.
The top 10 strangest animal eggs you’ll ever see
You might not enjoy this Easter treat...
Simply the world's best 22 wildlife photos of 2024 (so far)
The best wildlife and natural world images from this year's World Nature Photography Competition.
50 best science jokes to make you laugh in 2024
Here are some of our favourite science one-liners. We hope you don't find them too Boron.
A dazzling new side of nature: The 20 best photos of British wildlife 2024
Take a look at this amazing set of images from the latest British Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Male mammals aren’t bigger than females after all - new study
New research reveals that, for most mammal species, males and females are evenly sized.
These 10 psychedelic animal scans will change how you see wildlife forever
A major collaborative project has created 3D reconstructions of museum specimens previously hidden away.
Top 10 biggest earthquakes ever recorded
Earthquakes are one of the most deadly natural disasters. Here are the worst humans have witnessed so far.
Moments of pure eureka: 10 best photos of recent medical breakthroughs
Check out the latest winners from Great Ormond Street Hospital's latest photography competition, detailing stunning breakthroughs in science.
17 absolutely mind-blowing Underwater Photographer of the Year winners 2024
Come and dive down with us as we take a look at the best photos taken beneath the waves.
Something very strange is happening to Italy’s underground volcanoes
Earthquakes started to be felt at Campi Flegrei in September 2023. Since then, over 1,100 have been recorded.
Year of the Dragon: The world’s stunning Lunar New Year celebrations, in pictures
People gather in ceremonies all around the world to celebrate the Lunar New Year
Top 10 largest rainforests in the world 2024
Rainforests are often referred to as the 'Lungs of the world'. But which is the biggest?
Top 10 largest stars in the Universe
Meet the cosmic beasts hundreds of times bigger than our own Sun.
The longest living animals on Earth 2024
From mole rats to Greenland sharks, here are the creatures with unusually large lifespans.
10 of the world's worst-ever inventions
From the electric tricycle to parachute coat, these are some of the most poorly received devices developed around the globe.
14 very very small Close Up Photographer of the Year winners that deserve a huge applause
Includes teeny ants firing a lot of acid, a jumping stick, and an eel heart.
Top 10: The largest cities in the world
Our planet is becoming increasingly crowded, as illustrated by these megacities.
The top 10 fastest jets in the world 2024
Come and take a look at our gallery of the top ten fastest jets in the world. All while singing 'Highway to the danger zone'...
Interstellar Eye of Sauron: The 10 best James Webb Space Telescope discoveries of 2023
Featuring glowing planetary rings, space crabs and a question mark buried in the cosmos.
Top 10: Strongest animals in the world
A strong person can lift about 1.5 times their own body weight. How does that compare to the strongest animals out there?
‘A Martian landscape on Earth’: 10 best images from the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition
Also features alien slime, a crystal forest and a jellyfish elevator.