Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches – but they’re making an unholy mess
Specialist gear is carefully positioned, transforming the venerable space into a temporary research laboratory. Infrared cameras, sensitive to the heat signatures of warm-blooded creatures, are set up to pierce the…
Do UN climate talks have a point any more?
A photograph, taken a decade ago in the grand halls of Paris, now feels like a poignant relic from a bygone era. In it, dozens of global leaders, clad in…
Japanese city mayor apologises for calling colleagues ‘human scum’
Yokohama’s Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka has issued a formal apology following explosive accusations from his own human resources chief, who alleged the mayor had subjected city officials to workplace harassment through…
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
The Amazon Soy Moratorium, an agreement forged almost two decades ago, stands as a testament to collaborative conservation efforts. It specifically prohibits the sale of soya grown on land cleared…
Justice Secretary David Lammy blocks Jimmy Mizen killer’s open prison move
Fahri was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 14 years in 2009 for the shocking killing. The tragic incident occurred in May 2008 at a bakery in…
ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users.
OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence company behind the widely-used ChatGPT, is set to introduce advertisements for a segment of its user base, marking a significant shift in its monetization strategy.…
Telford cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
Operating three times a week, the cafe’s programme is designed to extend essential relief until the end of March, a period often marked by increased financial strain due to colder…
BBC Inside Science – Answering Celebrity Science Questions – BBC Sounds
In a compelling and accessible episode that brilliantly bridges the gap between public curiosity and scientific expertise, BBC Radio 4’s "Inside Science" invited a roster of familiar voices from the…
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The prospect of humanity’s return to the lunar vicinity is drawing ever closer, with NASA preparing for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey to the Moon in over…
Uganda election: Police deny Bobi Wine abduction claims as Yoweri Museveni heads for victory.
Police in Uganda have vehemently denied allegations that presidential candidate Bobi Wine was abducted by helicopter on Friday evening, amidst ongoing vote counting and a nationwide internet blackout. Wine’s political…
















