UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space
This groundbreaking venture aims to revolutionize the manufacturing of critical materials, specifically focusing on semiconductors. These advanced materials, once produced in the unique conditions of space, are destined for crucial…
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
Intriguing new discoveries at a medieval cemetery in Wales have brought archaeologists significantly closer to unraveling the long-standing mystery surrounding the lives and deaths of the women buried there. For…
Should the NHS use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
The debate about whether the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK should embrace psychedelic-assisted therapy, specifically using psilocybin – the active compound in magic mushrooms – to treat debilitating…
BBC Inside Science – Why is Nasa sending people around the moon? – BBC Sounds
The space science world is currently buzzing with anticipation as NASA prepares for a monumental step in human space exploration: the Artemis II mission. As highlighted in a recent episode…
BBC Inside Science – How is air travel returning to supersonic speeds? – BBC Sounds
Concorde, a marvel of Anglo-French engineering, made its historic maiden flights from Paris and London respectively, a testament to collaborative ingenuity. For nearly three decades, it defined the pinnacle of…
Polar bears getting "fatter and healthier" amid ice loss.
Scientists have unveiled a surprising paradox in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard: polar bears, long considered icons of climate change vulnerability, have become demonstrably fatter and healthier since the…
BBC Inside Science – Should we rethink navigating by GPS? – BBC Sounds
The modern world has become inextricably linked to the Global Positioning System (GPS), a technology so pervasive that its fundamental role in daily life is often overlooked. From guiding vehicles…
Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse
Major construction projects in the UK, such as HS2, are legally required to undertake archaeological assessments of their land to safeguard historical sites. Since 2018, approximately 1,000 archaeologists have diligently…
Europe feels the impact of Storm Leonardo and freezing cold
The Iberian Peninsula, particularly Spain and Portugal, has borne the brunt of relentless precipitation, experiencing some of its wettest conditions in recent memory. It is not just the UK that…
What are critical minerals, what are they used for and why do countries need them?
Countries worldwide are engaged in an accelerating race to secure the critical minerals and rare earth elements indispensable for powering modern society and the unfolding green revolution. These vital resources…
















