A record-shattering El Niño is almost here. Here’s what that means for the world’s weather
The world is bracing for the strongest El Niño in history. The United Nations has…
Blog
Do you need to worry about the Sun turning into a black hole?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Chemical weapons have no place in Syria, or anywhere in the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Colleagues, Syria has made important progress in dismantling the Assad regime’s chemical weapons programme. But…
AI agents can now remember and hackers can ‘poison’ their memories — a new cybersecurity threat
Artificial intelligence systems are starting to do more than answer questions. New AI “agents” can…
How bias keeps Indigenous job seekers from getting hired
Indigenous workers in Canada experience higher unemployment rates and lower rates of labour market participation…
£2 million investment to advance materials innovation – UKRI
The projects are the first to be supported through the National Materials Innovation Programme, announced…
Huge genetic study finds strong links between DNA and personality traits
Personality is something we all share, but the different ways we think and feel also…
£52 million released to Scotland’s regional leaders
Workers, apprentices, businesses and communities across Scotland are to benefit as the UK Government releases…
Iraq’s archaeological discoveries have shaped understanding of human civilisation – but its scientists have been sidelined
In recent years, archaeologists from around the world have marked the centenaries of some of…
Are petting zoos safe?
A three-year-old girl has died from a rare illness after visiting a petting zoo in…