BBC Inside Science – Where do forever chemicals come from? – BBC Sounds
The pressing issue of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), widely known as "forever chemicals," recently took centre stage as the UK Government unveiled its inaugural strategy to combat their pervasive…
UK’s £8bn research fund faces “hard decisions” as it pauses new grants
UKRI, established in 2018, serves as the central coordinating body for the UK’s diverse research and innovation ecosystem, bringing together nine constituent councils and Innovate UK. Its overarching mission is…
2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office
Mark Poynting, a climate researcher, highlights the gravity of these findings as the UK grapples with the tangible effects of a warming planet. The image of a woman seeking shade…
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence groups warn
The report specifically highlights the UK’s inherent reliance on critical global ecosystems, many of which are now deemed "on a pathway to collapse" due to unsustainable human activity. Citing examples…
2026 Winter Olympics: IOC must ‘be better’ on climate change, says president Kirsty Coventry
One of the primary strategies the IOC is deploying to enhance the sustainability of the Olympics is the adoption of a "spread-out Games" model, leveraging a wider array of pre-existing…
Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard
The groundbreaking excavation, undertaken by a dedicated team from Pre-Construct Archaeology, took place on a building site situated just a few miles from the historic market town of Thetford. Dig…
Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
Authored by climate researcher Mark Poynting, this assessment highlights a concerning paradox. Even with the Pacific’s natural cooling mechanism in play, 2025 registered temperatures significantly higher than those observed just…
Floods trap people in cars in Spain’s Catalonia region.
Torrential downpours have unleashed widespread flooding across Spain’s north-eastern Catalonia region, leaving numerous individuals stranded in their vehicles as roads transformed into raging rivers, officials confirmed on [insert approximate date,…
UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
The long-awaited plan, initially touted back in 2024 amidst a "national emergency" of soaring energy costs, has finally seen its detailed publication on Wednesday, two years after its first announcement.…
Sunken Thames barges create new Essex island for birds
These particular barges, once integral to the bustling trade of the Port of London, ferrying essential commodities such as coal, various industrial materials, building supplies, and even foodstuffs, have now…
















