BBC Inside Science – Wood, Smoke and Science: Cooking over fire – BBC Sounds
At the heart of this exploration is the fundamental triumvirate: wood, smoke, and the overarching science that governs their interaction with food. The choice of wood is far from arbitrary;…
Tech companies scramble to respond amid US-Israel war with Iran
Some of the world’s largest technology conglomerates are enacting emergency protocols and reassessing operational footprints across the Middle East as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, and the…
This year’s winter storms could prove a disaster for UK puffins
The situation is even more dire across the Channel, with the death toll significantly higher in France and Spain. These southern European coastlines serve as crucial wintering grounds for many…
Lincolnshire County Councillors scrap 2050 carbon neutral target.
In a move that has ignited significant debate and drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) has formally abandoned its ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality by…
Mosiuoa Lekota: South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister dies
South Africa is mourning the loss of Mosiuoa Lekota, a towering figure in the nation’s political landscape, who passed away at the age of 77. Lekota, a veteran anti-apartheid activist,…
The Global Story – The new race to the Moon – BBC Sounds
The United States, through NASA’s ambitious Artemis program, stands at the forefront of this renewed endeavor. Building upon the foundational legacy of the Apollo missions, Artemis aims not merely to…
Ex-Labour mayor and councillor join Reform UK.
In a significant political move poised to inject fresh dynamism into London’s electoral landscape, Sir Robin Wales, the former long-serving Labour mayor of Newham, and ex-councillor Clive Furness have officially…
Tech Life – Quantum computers are coming – do we need ethical guidelines? – BBC Sounds
The potential of quantum computers to solve problems currently intractable for even the most powerful classical supercomputers is staggering. Imagine designing novel drugs and materials with unprecedented precision, simulating complex…
Brewdog founder James Watt admits mistakes as hundreds lose jobs in sale
Brewdog co-founder James Watt has issued a public apology to both former staff and the legions of small-scale investors who backed his company, acknowledging that he made "many mistakes" following…
Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them
Each year, Emperor penguins undertake what is known as a "catastrophic moult," a physiological imperative where they must replace their old, worn-out plumage with a new, pristine, and entirely waterproof…
















