UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space
The primary objective of this groundbreaking venture is to manufacture advanced materials for semiconductors, the indispensable building blocks of modern electronics. These space-made semiconductors are destined for use across a…
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
The site has yielded what appears to be the foundational outline of a small building, a discovery that fundamentally shifts previous interpretations of the burial ground. Alongside this structural evidence,…
Should the NHS use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
Larissa Hope, a former actress who gained early fame in the TV drama Skins, found herself facing a profound mental health crisis at 17. The sudden spotlight unexpectedly unearthed deeply…
Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse
The sheer volume and diversity of these artefacts have been described as "unprecedented" by the Centre for British Archaeology, promising to unlock profound new insights into Britain’s rich and complex…
BBC Inside Science – Where do forever chemicals come from? – BBC Sounds
This week, the urgent and pervasive issue of "forever chemicals" takes centre stage on BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science, as the UK Government unveils its inaugural strategic plan to confront…
The science of soulmates: is there someone out there exactly right for you?
On Valentine’s Day, the enduring allure of "The One" captivates countless hearts, a potent belief that somewhere out there exists a soulmate, a perfect match, a person destined to complete…
Nasa targets March 6 date to send humans back around the Moon.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) has set an ambitious target of early March for the launch of its Artemis II mission, marking a historic return of humans around…
BBC Inside Science – Will there be a city on the moon in ten years? – BBC Sounds
The central narrative of the episode revolves around a significant shift in the ambitions of space exploration, specifically highlighted by Elon Musk’s declaration that his company, SpaceX, will prioritize establishing…
SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of lithium
The implications of this discovery are profound, especially given the accelerating pace of space launches. Experts are sounding the alarm, warning that with SpaceX chief Elon Musk’s ambitious plans to…
BBC Inside Science – Wood, Smoke and Science: Cooking over fire – BBC Sounds
The very act of cooking over fire is an immersive sensory experience, deeply ingrained in our collective human memory. The crackle of burning wood, the swirling tendrils of aromatic smoke,…
















