Artemis II: Nasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad

The monumental 98-meter-tall SLS, crowned with the Orion spacecraft, embarked on its methodical 6.5-kilometer (4-mile) trek from the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). This intricate process, which saw the fully…

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat

Powerful farming lobbies and a faction of Brazilian politicians are vehemently pushing to lift these restrictions. They argue that the ban constitutes an unfair "cartel," an anti-competitive measure that unduly…

Cats became our companions way later than you think

A groundbreaking study, meticulously analysing DNA from ancient cat bones unearthed at archaeological sites across Europe, North Africa, and Anatolia, rewrites a significant chapter in the story of human-animal cohabitation.…

BBC Inside Science – Answering Celebrity Science Questions – BBC Sounds.

In a captivating episode of BBC Radio 4’s acclaimed science programme, "Inside Science," listeners were treated to a unique exploration of profound scientific queries, not from the usual academic corridors,…

When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

The dawn of a new era in lunar exploration is approaching, with NASA preparing for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey to the Moon in over half a…

Spain’s commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt

Figueruelas’s status as a symbol of Spain’s pioneering green transition has been dramatically amplified by a recent groundbreaking development. Work has commenced on the construction of a gargantuan factory designed…

Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing.

More housing developments across England will now be exempt from crucial rules designed to enhance wildlife habitats, the government announced on Tuesday. This significant policy shift comes as ministers push…

Should the NHS use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?

The debate over whether the UK’s National Health Service should embrace magic mushrooms and other psychedelic compounds for treating severe mental health conditions like depression is intensifying, pitting the potential…

BBC Inside Science – How rare are Greenland’s rare earth elements? – BBC Sounds

The latest episode of BBC Inside Science on BBC Radio 4 and available via BBC Sounds delves into a fascinating array of scientific topics, from the geopolitical scramble for critical…

BBC Inside Science – Why is Nasa sending people around the moon? – BBC Sounds

The space science world is currently abuzz with anticipation as NASA prepares for a monumental step in human space exploration: the Artemis II mission. As detailed in a recent episode…