Sara Rigby

Online assistant, BBC Science Focus

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

Recent articles by Sara Rigby

NHS to trial blood test that detects over 50 early-stage cancers © Getty Images

NHS to trial blood test that detects over 50 early-stage cancers

Prof Linda Scott: Why is there still economic inequality between men and women? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Prof Linda Scott Why is there still economic inequality between men and women?

Black Friday video doorbell deals 2020: Ring, Nest and Eufy © Getty Images

Future Technology

Black Friday video doorbell deals 2020: Ring, Nest and Eufy

30 minutes of exercise a day could counter risks of prolonged sitting © Getty Images

30 minutes of exercise a day could counter risks of prolonged sitting

COVID-19 Christmas rules: 'Benefits justify the risks', expert claims © Getty Images

COVID-19 Christmas rules 'Benefits justify the risks', expert claims

Black Friday wireless earbud deals 2020: Apple, Sony and more © Getty Images

Future Technology

Black Friday wireless earbud deals 2020: Apple, Sony and more

COVID-19: Tier 4 may be required in hardest hit areas © Getty Images

COVID-19 Tier 4 may be required in hardest hit areas

AstraZeneca/Oxford: How long until we can be vaccinated? © Sean Elias/PA

AstraZeneca/Oxford How long until we can be vaccinated?

Eight mind-blowing facts about cats, according to science © Getty Images

Eight mind-blowing facts about cats, according to science

ESA's Philae lander on the comet 67P © Getty Images

Building blocks of life can form in interstellar clouds through ‘dark chemistry’

COVID-19: Oxford vaccine produces 'robust' response in older adults © Getty Images

COVID-19 Oxford vaccine produces 'robust' response in older adults

Ancient humans learned to teach when they invented complex tools © Getty Images

Ancient humans learned to teach when they invented complex tools

‘may be fuelling poor mental health in teenagers’ © Getty Images

6 in 10 teenagers have exercised to lose weight

Best science board games © Getty Images

Everyday science

8 best science board games 2020

COVID-19: Infections 'will rise to pre-lockdown levels' with return to tier system © Getty Images

COVID-19 Infections 'will rise to pre-lockdown levels' with return to tier system