Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing
The core of the controversy lies in the government’s review and subsequent amendment of rules known as Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Introduced with much fanfare less than two years ago,…
Warmer seas bring record number of octopuses to UK waters
The primary driver behind this extraordinary population spike, scientifically termed a "bloom," is attributed to a series of warmer winters, a phenomenon increasingly linked to anthropogenic climate change. These elevated…
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban in England
The core of the proposed changes targets intensive farming practices that have long been a focal point for welfare campaigners. For laying hens, the government plans to "transition to non-cage…
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The dawn of a new era in lunar exploration is upon us, as NASA prepares for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over half a century.…
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…
















