Earth’s heat to produce electricity for homes in UK clean energy first
The official switch-on of the Cornish plant on Thursday morning culminates nearly two decades of intensive development by Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL). This ambitious undertaking involved drilling the deepest on-shore…
The trailblazer who made history as Nasa’s first woman commander
Meeting Collins at London’s Science Museum, one is immediately struck by her unassuming demeanor. Softly spoken, warm, and remarkably down to earth, she belies the incredible feats of courage and…
Would you really trust a robot to care for you in old age?
"We’re not trying to build Terminator," jokes Rich Walker, director of Shadow Robot, the innovative firm behind these sophisticated appendages. With a relaxed, almost bohemian appearance, Walker exudes an enthusiasm…
UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
The comprehensive plan, initially mooted in 2024 as a response to the "national emergency" of soaring energy bills, has finally seen its detailed publication after two years of development. Its…
Sunken Thames barges create new Essex island for birds
These robust lighters, historically tasked with ferrying essential commodities like coal, building materials, and food supplies from the Port of London, have now been given an extraordinary second life. After…
UK rain: Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
The United Kingdom is currently grappling with a severe and persistent deluge, as areas from the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall to the rugged coastlines of County Down have endured their…
Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits.
Renewable energy projects in Wales will be mandated to offer local communities a significant share of their profits if Plaid Cymru forms the next Welsh government, the party has announced.…
Scotland’s plan to install heat pumps ‘too slow’ – climate advisers
Ministers had outlined a plan that would see a significant ramp-up in the rollout of these low-carbon heating alternatives – a critical component in replacing traditional gas and oil-fired boilers…
Emperor Penguins must change their feathers – it may now be killing them.
An annual biological imperative for Emperor penguins – the complete shedding and regrowing of their feathers – is tragically turning into a perilous ordeal, as Antarctica undergoes a dramatic transformation…
Food waste collection deadline missed by one in four councils
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has been unequivocal in its stance, stating that "every household in England" should receive weekly food waste collections under the new…
















