Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful quantum computer.

It resembles a gleaming golden chandelier, a celestial spectacle suspended within the coldest known environment in the universe. This is not merely the world’s most potent computational engine, but a…

Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas food sales.

Retail giants Tesco and Marks & Spencer both experienced a significant uplift in their food divisions over the crucial Christmas trading period, navigating a landscape marked by persistent economic challenges.…

Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups

Central to this broad disengagement was the withdrawal from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Established in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit, the UNFCCC serves as…

Endometriosis: ‘It’s like barbed wire,’ says woman on gynae waiting list.

‘My endometriosis pain is excruciating but I’m still waiting for surgery’ Laura Maguire, a 25-year-old from Londonderry, vividly describes the debilitating pain of endometriosis as akin to "barbed wire" constricting…

UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space.

What once sounded like the wildest imaginings of science fiction – a fully operational factory, orbiting hundreds of kilometres above Earth, dedicated to churning out high-quality materials – is now…

Aleppo: Thousands flee clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish fighters

At least 12 people have reportedly been killed during two days of intense clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in the northern city of Aleppo, a city still…

UK launches taskforce to ‘break down barriers’ for women in tech

The United Kingdom government has officially launched a pivotal new taskforce, a strategic initiative designed to champion women’s full participation in the dynamic and rapidly evolving tech sector. This ambitious…

Keir Starmer urged to rethink business rate reform to save pubs

The urgency of the situation was starkly highlighted during Prime Minister’s Questions, where Rachael Maskell, the Labour MP for York Central, delivered a passionate plea to the Prime Minister. Maskell…

Chen Zhi: Cambodia Extradites Alleged Scam Mastermind to China After Arrest

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Cambodian authorities have confirmed the extradition of billionaire businessman Chen Zhi to China, marking a significant development in a transnational crime investigation that spans continents and…

The giant heat pumps designed to warm whole districts

Heat pumps soak up heat from the air, ground or, in these cases, bodies of water. Refrigerants inside the heat pumps evaporate when they are warmed even slightly. By compressing…