How was the Earth built?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
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Prime Minister’s open letter to veterans ahead of VE Day
To our veterans, As we approach the VE Day anniversary, I want to salute your…
1 billion years ago, a meteorite struck Scotland and influenced life on Earth
We’ve discovered that a meteorite struck northwest Scotland 1 billion years ago, 200 million years…
A basic income support grant can address extreme poverty and inequality in South Africa
South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. The country’s per-capita…
What is a ‘smart city’ and why should we care? It’s not just a buzzword
More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and this share is…
Thousands of veterans to benefit from new UK-wide support network
As nation prepares to celebrate VE Day, the Government announces new UK-wide veteran support system,…
Using fire to produce nanoparticles could revolutionize various industries
Fire is arguably humanity’s earliest discovery. It was pivotal in advancing society — underpinning many…
We talk a lot about being ‘resilient’. But what does it actually mean?
In a world with political polarisation, war, extreme weather events and increasing costs of living,…
Fleeting fireflies illuminate Colorado summer nights − and researchers are watching
The Colorado June air was thick with summer heat. Mosquitoes rose in clouds around us,…
Tiffany Sadler, UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes to visit Kigali
The Special Envoy to the Great Lakes, Tiffany Sadler, will meet representatives of government, business,…