Name: Otiede Divine Ajirioghene 

Level: 300 level 

Course Title: Science and Technology Reporting 

Matric number: 240902504

Profile: Paul Rincon — Science & Technology Journalist at BBC News

Who he is:

Paul Rincon is a British journalist who specializes in reporting on science and technology for BBC News across multiple platforms — including online articles, radio, and television. He explores diverse topics such as space exploration, human evolution, robotics, particle physics, and even biology like crustaceans

What he reports on:

Astronomy and space science

Crewed and robotic space missions

Cutting-edge scientific discoveries

Human evolution and biological research

His work often breaks down complex scientific topics into clear stories that people of all ages can understand — which is especially helpful if you want to see how big science concepts are communicated to a broad audience.

Why he matters:

Rincon has been recognized for his coverage of science and space issues, including a special citation at the 2009 Sir Arthur Clarke Awards where the BBC News Science Team was honored for excellence in space reporting.

Where to follow him:

You can read his articles on the BBC News Science & Technology section, where he regularly publishes new reports. This is a great place to learn how scientific developments become news  how experts are quoted, how data is explained, and how stories are structured.