Polar bears getting "fatter and healthier" amid ice loss.

Scientists have unveiled a surprising paradox in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard: polar bears, long considered icons of climate change vulnerability, have become demonstrably fatter and healthier since the…

BBC Inside Science – Should we rethink navigating by GPS? – BBC Sounds

The modern world has become inextricably linked to the Global Positioning System (GPS), a technology so pervasive that its fundamental role in daily life is often overlooked. From guiding vehicles…

Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

Major construction projects in the UK, such as HS2, are legally required to undertake archaeological assessments of their land to safeguard historical sites. Since 2018, approximately 1,000 archaeologists have diligently…

Europe feels the impact of Storm Leonardo and freezing cold

The Iberian Peninsula, particularly Spain and Portugal, has borne the brunt of relentless precipitation, experiencing some of its wettest conditions in recent memory. It is not just the UK that…

What are critical minerals, what are they used for and why do countries need them?

Countries worldwide are engaged in an accelerating race to secure the critical minerals and rare earth elements indispensable for powering modern society and the unfolding green revolution. These vital resources…

BBC Inside Science – Where do forever chemicals come from? – BBC Sounds

The pressing issue of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), widely known as "forever chemicals," recently took centre stage as the UK Government unveiled its inaugural strategy to combat their pervasive…

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

UKRI, established in 2018, serves as the central coordinating body for the UK’s diverse research and innovation ecosystem, bringing together nine constituent councils and Innovate UK. Its overarching mission is…

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

Mark Poynting, a climate researcher, highlights the gravity of these findings as the UK grapples with the tangible effects of a warming planet. The image of a woman seeking shade…

Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence groups warn

The report specifically highlights the UK’s inherent reliance on critical global ecosystems, many of which are now deemed "on a pathway to collapse" due to unsustainable human activity. Citing examples…

2026 Winter Olympics: IOC must ‘be better’ on climate change, says president Kirsty Coventry

One of the primary strategies the IOC is deploying to enhance the sustainability of the Olympics is the adoption of a "spread-out Games" model, leveraging a wider array of pre-existing…