BBC Inside Science – Is quantum computing having its moment? – BBC Sounds

The recent episode of BBC Radio 4’s "Inside Science," aired on March 19, 2026, delves into groundbreaking developments and pressing global scientific challenges, from the cutting edge of quantum technology…

US states sue Trump over his move to scrap greenhouse gases ruling

The 2009 endangerment finding by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was not merely a regulatory pronouncement; it was a direct response to a landmark 2007 Supreme Court decision in Massachusetts…

Climate change: Updated plan aims to boost NI’s resilience

The approval of NICCAP3 marks a crucial step in Northern Ireland’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and societal safeguarding. Andrew Muir, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera)…

Launch of map to report Asian hornet sightings in Jersey

The Biosecurity team, a dedicated unit within the Infrastructure and Environment (I&E) Department, is behind the development of this innovative reporting form and interactive map. This platform allows residents not…

Welsh government strikes new deal to speed up wind, solar and tidal schemes

The ambitious goal is for Wales to generate 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035, building on the progress already made, with renewable power meeting 54% of the…

Fly tippers face punishment of clearing up rubbish

Under the proposed new framework, local councils will gain the ability to issue conditional cautions to fly-tipping offenders. These cautions could mandate up to 20 hours of community service, where…

World’s longest coastal path opens in England to the public.

After eighteen years of meticulous planning, dedicated construction, and the tenure of seven prime ministers, England has officially inaugurated the King Charles III England Coast Path, a monumental achievement in…

Why air strikes on Tehran oil facilities are causing black rain.

Smoke plumes, thick and dark, caused by devastating oil depot and refinery strikes, drifted ominously across Tehran on Monday, transforming the city’s sky into a canvas of grey and black.…

Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn

The heart of the issue lies within the UK’s electricity grid connection system. Currently, all new infrastructure projects, ranging from hospitals and factories to residential developments, must join a virtual…

Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth’s atmosphere.

After nearly 12 years traversing the Earth’s formidable radiation belts, one of NASA’s pioneering Van Allen Probes, designated Van Allen Probe A, has completed its mission in spectacular fashion by…