Author Sara Rigby

Sara Rigby

Online staff writer, BBC Science Focus

Sara is the online staff writer at BBC Science Focus. She has an MPhys in mathematical physics and loves all things space, dinosaurs and dogs.

Recent articles by Sara Rigby

Why you're probably brushing your teeth wrong (and how to do it right)

Most people mistime when to use their brush and mouthwash.
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8 (very very cute) facts about cats, according to science

Curiosity won't kill these cats.
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Why do I fart so much? The science you never knew you wanted to know about flatulence

Where do farts come from, and what happens if you hold it in? Does everybody fart – and what about animals?
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How the battle of the sexes left the duck with an awkwardly long, corkscrew-shaped penis

Both male and female ducks have evolved bizarre genitals.
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22 pioneering women in science you really should know about

We’ve all heard of the likes of Ada Lovelace, Rosalind Franklin and Marie Curie, but there are many more famous women in STEM that deserve your attention.
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7 of the best science audiobooks to listen to in 2024

The best science books to listen to on your commute.
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Discover the best microscopes for kids in 2024

Encourage your kids' curiosity about the natural world with these microscopes designed with young science lovers in mind.
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73 best science books you need to read in 2024

Our team has hand-picked the very best science books you should read in 2024.
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5 of the best dinosaur books for adults and kids in 2024

We've put together a list of the best books on dinosaurs we think you should read in 2024.
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What's the longest a cat can live for? Here are the world's oldest felines

What is the average lifespan for a cat – and who were the world's oldest cats?
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The best Kindle and Kobo e-readers for 2024

Save money and space in your bag with one of these ebook readers.
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7 best science board games 2024

Looking for some science board games to play?
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Steamery Cirrus No.3 Iron Steamer review: Can it keep my clothes looking sharp?

We tested the Cirrus No.3 Iron Steamer from Steamery – find out how it fared.
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How do I choose the best suncream?

A report from Which? found that several 'mineral' suncreams don't provide adequate protection from the Sun.
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BBC Science Focus Crossword solution #380

Here is the solution to the BBC Science Focus Crossword from the Summer 2022 issue of BBC Science Focus.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the multiverse

We find out about the leading multiverse theories, and establish whether they could harbour an alternate version of you.
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This air styler is (almost) as good as the Dyson Airwrap… at a fraction of the price

How do these two air stylers at opposite ends of the price spectrum stack up?
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Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1 review: Straighten, curl and diffuse with one tool

We tested this affordable alternative to the Dyson Airwrap.
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The evolution of human childhood, with Dr Brenna Hassett

Archaeologist and anthropologist Brenna Hassett joins us on our podcasts, Instant Genius and Instant Genius Extra.
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How to see James Webb Space Telescope's first images

NASA and ESA are due to release the very first images taken by JWST. Here's how you can see them as soon as they're released.
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