Matt Baker

The second planet from the sun, Venus, with its toxic overheated surface, has long been neglected by planetary mission planners. Lately, Earth's sister planet has taken center stage in one of the greatest quests in science today: the search for life-bearing worlds beyond the solar system. Scientists want to know: Why did Earth live, and why did Venus die?

A teen cursed with the ability to see the truth becomes apathetic toward life until her boyfriend's best friend arrives and catches her eye.

The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside.