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,…
MPs fear data centre boom could derail Miliband’s net zero plans
Perkins’ letter to Miliband highlighted data centres as a "key area of concern" that appeared conspicuously absent from the Seventh Carbon Budget (CB7), the blueprint for the UK’s emissions reductions…
BBC Inside Science – Will there be a city on the moon in ten years? – BBC Sounds
The headline segment tackled the audacious question of whether a self-sustaining city on the Moon could become a reality within the next decade, a timeframe recently put forth by visionary…
The science of soulmates: is there someone out there exactly right for you?
On Valentine’s Day, the enduring allure of "The One" – a soulmate, a perfect match, the person destined to be with you – is palpable. This deeply ingrained belief in…
UK’s £8bn research fund faces “hard decisions” as it pauses new grants
This strategic pivot represents a significant overhaul in how public money is prioritised and distributed for scientific endeavours across the United Kingdom. While the precise details of these changes are…
2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office
The United Kingdom is on the precipice of a grim climate milestone, with the Met Office projecting 2025 will be the nation’s warmest year since meteorological records began. This stark…
















