Should the NHS use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
One compelling narrative comes from Larissa Hope, who attributes her recovery from a debilitating mental health condition to psilocybin. Her experience began at 17, thrust into the spotlight by her…
Chris Mason: What Starmer’s China reset tells us about his foreign policy
At the heart of the strategy behind Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s high-stakes visit to China this week is a shrewd understanding of what some political observers and economists refer…
Visit the North Sea oil field where CO2 is pumped under the seabed
"Prepare for an offshore landing," the pilot announces, his voice cutting through the thrum of the helicopter’s rotors as the aircraft descends towards a remote platform shimmering on the choppy…
HMRC phone lines stay open as self-assessment tax deadline looms
As the clock ticks down to the crucial January 31st self-assessment tax deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is significantly bolstering its support services, extending webchat availability and opening dedicated…
Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation ‘win’
For centuries, the green turtle faced relentless persecution, its populations decimated by human exploitation. These gentle giants were extensively hunted for their meat, famously used in turtle soup, a sought-after…
How do cold health alerts work and what do the different levels mean?
Yellow health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the north west and north east regions of England, signalling that the cold weather poses a…
Warmer seas bring record number of octopuses to UK waters
The term "bloom" typically describes a rapid, often temporary, increase in the population of a species, often triggered by favourable environmental conditions. In this instance, warmer winters, increasingly linked to…
Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM’s China visit
This significant retail announcement forms a crucial part of a broader package of trade and investment deals brokered by the UK government during the Prime Minister’s trip. The official figures…
BBC Inside Science – How rare are Greenland’s rare earth elements? – BBC Sounds
A central focus of the episode is the burgeoning interest in Greenland’s vast, largely untapped mineral resources, particularly its "rare earth elements." This segment gains particular resonance given historical reports…
BBC Inside Science – Why is Nasa sending people around the moon? – BBC Sounds
The space science world is abuzz with anticipation as NASA prepares for a monumental step in human space exploration: the Artemis II mission. Within the coming days, the colossal Artemis…
















