‘They are essential’ – how smoke detectors are evolving

Smoke alarms have been around for many decades. The technology has barely changed in recent years – but is modern life slowly outpacing the capabilities of these life-saving devices? Detecting…

Dairy farm crisis: The money we earn from selling our milk doesn’t cover our costs

Their predicament is far from isolated; it echoes across the verdant landscapes of Scotland, impacting dairy farmers from Dumfries and Galloway to the Highlands. The National Farmers Union for Scotland…

New map reveals landscape beneath Antarctica in unprecedented detail.

For centuries, the vast, enigmatic continent of Antarctica has guarded its secrets beneath an immense shroud of ice, some three miles (4.8km) thick in places. While satellites have provided an…

I love my life – now I have made peace with not having a baby.

In a society that often champions relentless pursuit, the most profound act of courage can be the decision to finally let go. This is the journey of Caroline Stafford, a…

Weight loss videos using AI doctors prompts hospital warning

A prominent South London hospital trust has issued an urgent alert to the public after discovering a surge of deceptive online videos featuring what appear to be AI-generated doctors promoting…

Erfan Soltani: Iran denies plan to execute detained protester

Iran’s judiciary has vehemently denied any scheduled execution for Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old man arrested in connection with the country’s recent wave of widespread protests. The denial comes amidst a…

Former Countess of Chester NHS Trust chief executive awarded £1.4m over unfair dismissal.

A significant legal victory has seen Dr. Susan Gilby, the former chief executive of the Countess of Chester NHS Trust, awarded a substantial £1.4 million in damages following an unfair…

Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing.

More housing developments across England will now be exempt from crucial rules designed to improve wildlife habitats, a move announced by the government on Tuesday as part of a sweeping…

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS trust declares critical incident

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a vital healthcare provider serving a vast population across Suffolk and parts of Essex, has officially declared a critical incident, signalling a…

BBC Inside Science – How did President Trump transform science in 2025? – BBC Sounds

On December 18, 2025, BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science delved into a pivotal year for global scientific endeavour, exploring how political decisions reshaped research landscapes, monumental engineering feats addressed long-standing…