UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space
The concept of factories orbiting hundreds of kilometers above Earth, churning out materials with unprecedented purity, has long been a staple of futuristic visions. Space Forge is now turning this…
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
For four years, archaeologists have been meticulously excavating the site within the historic grounds of Fonmon Castle, nestled near the bustling Cardiff airport runway in the Vale of Glamorgan. This…
Should the NHS use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
The debate about whether the NHS should embrace psychedelic substances, specifically magic mushrooms, to treat debilitating mental health conditions like depression is reaching a critical juncture. As groundbreaking research continues…
SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in stunning comeback
The world’s largest and most powerful rocket, standing at an unprecedented 121 meters (397 feet) tall, roared to life from SpaceX’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica, Texas, just after 18:30…
BBC Inside Science – How is air travel returning to supersonic speeds? – BBC Sounds
Fifty years ago, on January 21, 1976, two iconic Concorde jets simultaneously embarked on their inaugural commercial flights, one departing from Paris and the other from London, marking the dawn…
Polar bears getting “fatter and healthier” amid ice loss
For decades, the prevailing scientific consensus has been that diminishing sea ice poses an existential threat to polar bears, as these apex predators critically depend on frozen marine platforms for…
BBC Inside Science – Should we rethink navigating by GPS? – BBC Sounds
The critical reliance on Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for everything from personal navigation to global shipping and financial transactions has come under intense scrutiny, prompting a significant debate on whether…
Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse
Major construction projects across the United Kingdom necessitate thorough archaeological assessments as a crucial part of the planning process, designed to safeguard invaluable heritage sites. Since 2018, an estimated 1,000…
What are critical minerals, what are they used for and why do countries need them?
A fierce global scramble is underway as nations race to secure the critical minerals and rare earth elements essential for everything from the smartphones in our pockets to the electric…
BBC Inside Science – Where do forever chemicals come from? – BBC Sounds
The pressing global challenge of "forever chemicals," scientifically known as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), takes center stage in a recent episode of BBC Inside Science, delving into their origins,…
















