BBC Inside Science – Will there be a city on the moon in ten years? – BBC Sounds

The headline segment tackled the audacious question of whether a self-sustaining city on the Moon could become a reality within the next decade, a timeframe recently put forth by visionary…

Sir Chris Wormald forced out as head of Civil Service.

Sir Chris Wormald, a veteran of Whitehall and the most senior civil servant in the United Kingdom, has been compelled to resign from his pivotal roles as head of the…

Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans

Government plans unveiled this week propose a significant expansion of smoking and vaping bans, aiming to create healthier environments for children and vulnerable individuals across England. The proposed legislation, currently…

Anthropic AI safety researcher quits with ‘world in peril’ warning

Sharma’s departure from Anthropic, a company founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees and often lauded for its safety-conscious approach to AI development, marks a significant moment in the ongoing…

AirAsia accused by artist for allegedly using his work without consent.

A significant legal challenge has been mounted against Malaysian budget airline AirAsia and its parent company, Capital A Berhad, by renowned Lithuanian-born artist Ernest Zacharevic. Based in Penang, Malaysia, Zacharevic…

The science of soulmates: is there someone out there exactly right for you?

On Valentine’s Day, the enduring allure of "The One" – a soulmate, a perfect match, the person destined to be with you – is palpable. This deeply ingrained belief in…

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

NHS staff across England and Wales are set to receive a 3.3% pay increase for the upcoming financial year, a decision announced by the government that impacts approximately 1.5 million…

UK’s £8bn research fund faces “hard decisions” as it pauses new grants

This strategic pivot represents a significant overhaul in how public money is prioritised and distributed for scientific endeavours across the United Kingdom. While the precise details of these changes are…

What to know about bowel cancer and how to spot it

The recent passing of actor James Van Der Beek at the age of 48 from bowel cancer serves as a stark reminder of the importance of understanding this disease, its…

2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office

The United Kingdom is on the precipice of a grim climate milestone, with the Met Office projecting 2025 will be the nation’s warmest year since meteorological records began. This stark…