Ban on single-use vapes: UK governments aim to stop children vaping
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner admits she wishes she could give up vaping following reports that the government is considering banning disposable single-use vapes in an effort to protect young peoples health.
Are polar ring galaxies more common than we thought?
On September 13th, a team of international astronomers, including scientists from Queen's University, discovered two potential polar ring galaxies using CSIRO'S ASKAP radio telescope's WALLABY survey.
Sustainability is driving asset value not location
In recent years, ESG focus and the drive for net carbon zero have illuminated markets. This sparked sustainability rules and investor shifts, affecting asset value nationwide.
UK Space sector’s need for AI and machine learning experts
The UK space sector urgently seeks AI and machine learning experts to capitalise on emerging technologies, according to a recent survey.
UK Energy Efficiency Policy inaction: Challenges and opportunities
Maintaining a consistent and forward-thinking UK Energy Efficiency Policy is key to the UK's future decarbonisation plans, but what are the challenges, and where is there the most room for improvement?.
Supporting British farmers and produce on British farming day 2023
On British Farming Day, Food and Farming Secretary Thérèse Coffey unveils measures to support British farmers and encourage consumers to choose locally sourced products.
G20 in India: Prime Minister announces record climate aid pledge
The Prime Minister announced as the G20 in India, that The UK will contribute $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund.
Floating sea farms: A vision to feed the world
Harnessing the sun and the sea, both plentiful and cost-free, is at the core of innovative initiatives aiming to establish vertical sea farms that float on the ocean..
Transforming the public sector and harnessing the power of ChatGPT
The increasing use of ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools has generated significant excitement in the office - offering the potential to simplify daily tasks for employees.
Harnessing the power of lifestyle and depression prevention
Explore the pivotal link between lifestyle and depression prevention, as recent research uncovers the profound impact of intentional choices on mental well-being.
Telephone fundraising in the digital age: Mapping charities’ future
Despite the emergence of various new communication technologies like messaging and Zoom, telephone fundraising remains a crucial means of communication that is gradually being overlooked.
UK commits £3 Million in humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees
The United Kingdom has pledged £3,000,000 in new humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees, reinforcing its commitment to addressing the ongoing crisis.
A new milestone in reliably processing quantum computing information
Researchers at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo have achieved a significant breakthrough in controlling individual qubits composed of barium using laser light.
A sustainable future: Unlocking plastic recycling with table salt
Plastic recycling with table salt is poised to revolutionise the industry, offering a sustainable, cost-effective solution to enhance the recyclability of polyolefin polymers.
‘Brainless’ soft robot capable of navigating ever-changing environment
Building upon their previous achievements of creating a soft robot that could navigate simple mazes without human or computer guidance, researchers have developed a "brainless" soft robot capable of navigating through intricate and ever-changing environment.
Strengthening ties: UK and Singapore forge strategic partnership
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has inked a strategic partnership with Singapore, helping the economy and reinforcing shared security objectives.
New bird flu outbreak is devastating UK seabird colonies
The UK's wild bird population faces a significant threat as the bird flu outbreak leads to worries about breeding populations and the discovery of numerous deceased birds on coastal shores.
Nearest black holes to Earth found in Hyades star cluster
A study recently published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society hints at a significant discovery—black holes may be lurking in the Hyades star cluster, our closest open cluster to the solar system.
Italian mountain forests face irreversible climate change transformation
As the current climate crisis continues to grow, Italian mountain forests and their fragile ecosystems could undergo unrecognisable transformations.
Earthquake in Morocco triggers swift UK aid response
In response to the devastating earthquake in Morocco, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, the United Kingdom swiftly mobilised its search and rescue teams.
