Well it looks like there was no rapture, not that we’re really surprised. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13468131

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13462926 First results from a major astronomical survey using a cutting-edge technique appear to have confirmed the existence of mysterious dark energy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13532968 NASA has confirmed that the vehicle it will use to send astronauts to places like asteroids will be based on its Orion capsule concept.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b011kkng/The_Big_Questions_Series_4_Episode_17/ Nicky Campbell presents a special young people’s edition of The Big Questions, recorded at Edward VI Handsworth School in Birmingham. Debating whether religion will survive another generation are Shane Lynch from Boyzone; Nihal, the Radio 1 DJ; the writer and critic, Bidisha; and the Reverend Joanna Jepson, chaplain to the London College of Fashion.