Thomas Ling

Staff Writer, BBC Science Focus

Thomas is a Staff Writer at BBC Science Focus and looks after all things Q&A. He loves everything from cosmology to psychology and anthropology.

Recent articles by Thomas Ling

Immortal Jellyfish © Getty

The secrets of the immortal jellyfish, Earth’s longest-living animal

Cautious hug © Getty

Everyday science

COVID-19: Why it’s so difficult to hug ‘cautiously’

procrastination © Getty

Everyday science

The puzzling psychology of procrastination and how to stop it

Sleeping cat © Getty

Why do cats sleep so much?

Podcast: The bizarre biology of the mantis shrimp © Getty Images

Podcast: The bizarre biology of the mantis shrimp

Eta Aquariid meteor shower © Getty

How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower 2021 tonight

Noa robot © Getty

Future counsellor robots could comfort humans with a simple pat on the hand, new study suggests

Top 10 mountains in the Solar System © Getty

What are the 10 tallest mountains in the Solar System?

Brain drug © Getty

Cancel your trip: Scientists identify psychedelic drug without hallucinogenic side effects

Pink Supermoon 2021 © Getty

How to see the Pink supermoon 2021 tonight

Podcast: The future of human flight, with real-life Iron Man Richard Browning © Getty Images

Future Technology

Podcast The future of human flight, with real-life Iron Man Richard Browning

Why do cats lick people? © Getty

Why do cats lick people?

What is the best coronavirus vaccine? © Getty

Everyday science

Here’s why you can’t directly compare coronavirus vaccines

Cat on a laptop © Getty

Why does my cat love sitting on my laptop?

Tim Berners-Lee: Can we protect future generations' internet privacy? © CERN

Future Technology

Interview Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee thinks his creation is out of control. Here's his plan to save it