BBC Inside Science – How is air travel returning to supersonic speeds? – BBC Sounds.
Fifty years ago, on January 22nd, 1976, two Concorde jets simultaneously embarked on their inaugural commercial flights from Paris and London, marking a new era of luxury and speed in…
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
London, UK – A significant surge in gallbladder removal surgeries across NHS England in the past decade has prompted specialist doctors to call for more in-depth research into a potential…
Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across English countryside
The investigation uncovered a staggering reality: while 743 illegal waste sites were successfully shut down in the 2024/25 period, an alarming 517 dumps remained actively operational across England at the…
12-year-old patient harmed by GOSH surgeon talks about his ordeal.
The hushed corridors of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), a place synonymous with hope and healing for children facing complex medical challenges, have been overshadowed by a deeply disturbing account…
What did UK and China get out of Starmer’s reset visit?
Sir Keir Starmer’s recent visit to China marked a significant diplomatic pivot, signaling a determined effort by both nations to thaw the "ice age" that has characterized their recent bilateral…
Polar bears getting "fatter and healthier" amid ice loss
In a finding that has surprised the scientific community, polar bears inhabiting the remote Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard have become notably fatter and healthier since the early 1990s. This…
Scotland’s first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71.
Lord Jim Wallace, a towering figure in Scottish politics and a beacon of liberal values, has passed away at the age of 71. His death occurred on Thursday following complications…
Maternity services care in Lancaster and Furness ‘exemplary’
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB) has achieved a significant turnaround in its maternity and emergency care services, with inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)…
Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
Apple announced a stellar financial quarter, revealing that iPhone sales reached unprecedented heights in the final three months of the previous year, a significant surge attributed to the successful launch…
Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
The former US leader, known for his often unpredictable foreign policy pronouncements, referred to President Xi as a "friend" whom he knew "very well," a seemingly contradictory remark given his…
















