Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse
Since 2018, a dedicated force of approximately 1,000 archaeologists has been engaged in one of the largest archaeological undertakings in Europe. Their meticulous work across 60 distinct excavation sites along…
BBC Inside Science – Should we rethink navigating by GPS? – BBC Sounds
The ubiquitous Global Positioning System (GPS), a cornerstone of modern navigation and timing, is facing critical challenges that necessitate a fundamental reassessment of our reliance on it. A recent episode…
UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space
The ambition of Space Forge is to harness the unique environment of space to manufacture advanced materials that are impossible or incredibly difficult to produce with comparable quality on Earth.…
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
For four years, archaeologists have been meticulously excavating this extraordinary site, nestled within the picturesque grounds of Fonmon Castle, remarkably close to the bustling runway of Cardiff Airport. To date,…
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban in England
At the heart of the proposed changes is a commitment to transition away from intensive confinement systems for farmed animals. For poultry, this means an end to the use of…
2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office
The Met Office’s analysis indicates that the average UK air temperature for 2025 is projected to reach approximately 10.05C. If this forecast holds true, it will narrowly surpass the current…
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence groups warn
Authored by climate researcher Mark Poynting, the original insights underscored the UK’s profound reliance on crucial ecosystems worldwide, many of which are now deemed to be "on a pathway to…
Oldest cave painting could rewrite origins of human creativity
What makes this particular hand stencil even more extraordinary is not just its age, but its artistic modification. Researchers observed that the red outline of the hand, initially a simple…
Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard
Archaeologists have been stunned by the discovery of two of the rarest Iron Age objects in the same excavation near Thetford, Norfolk, a find described by experts as "a discovery…
Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn.
By Mark Poynting, Climate Researcher Global temperatures in 2025 registered a slight dip compared to the scorching peaks of 2024, a phenomenon attributed largely to the natural cooling influence of…
















