Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?
The concept of drought lacks a singular, universal definition, yet it fundamentally originates from a prolonged period of insufficient rainfall, leading to detrimental impacts on ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and the…
BBC Inside Science – How do you immortalise natural history? – BBC Sounds
One of the episode’s central themes revolves around the ambitious question of how to immortalise natural history, a challenge addressed through innovative digital preservation techniques. Tom Whipple uncovered how researchers…
BBC Inside Science – Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab? – BBC Sounds.
This recent episode of BBC Radio 4’s "Inside Science," broadcast on July 9, 2026, and available for 22 days on BBC Sounds, delved into a trio of captivating scientific discoveries,…
Warwick astronomers’ cosmic surprise at new stars discovery
The groundbreaking research, utilizing the unparalleled observational capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope, allowed the Warwick team to precisely pinpoint these elusive celestial bodies. The challenge in identifying these particular…
New ISS crew blasts off from Kazakhstan
Accompanying Menon are two highly experienced cosmonauts from Roscosmos, Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, each embarking on their second spaceflight. Dubrov, known for his extended stay on the ISS during…
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
As of Monday, Tropical Storm Bertha was precisely located approximately 105 miles (165km) south of Panama City, Florida, exhibiting sustained windspeeds of 40mph (65 km/h). While these winds do not…
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
The summer of unprecedented global heat has focused minds sharply on the escalating climate crisis, yet a crucial question looms beneath the surface of the North Atlantic: could changes in…
UK’s furry bumblebees ‘keeling over’ in heatwaves
The delicate balance of nature in the United Kingdom is increasingly threatened by the intensifying grip of climate change, with one of its most cherished pollinators, the bumblebee, facing a…
Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?
Summer in the United Kingdom has, thus far, been exceptionally challenging, marked by prolonged periods of intense heat and a significant lack of rainfall across many regions. The nation has…
Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over ‘poisoning’ US air
The smoke event transformed vibrant cityscapes into eerie, sepia-toned scenes, prompting schools to cancel outdoor activities, airlines to delay or divert flights, and health officials to issue urgent warnings for…
















