As corporations race for the stars, we need international collaboration on space governance
The science academies of G7 member countries have identified international space governance as a pressing…
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Tiny fossils found in 1.7 billion-year-old mud yield clues to the evolution of complex life
Stored in an open-air warehouse in tropical Darwin, Australia, are dozens of trays containing cylindrical…
Commission seeks feedback on the functioning of EU crypto-assets rules
Today, the European Commission launched a consultation to gather feedback from stakeholders and the wider…
New ‘AI scientists’ are improving – but reveal their fundamental limits
Many of the most exciting discoveries in science involve highly specialised knowledge and making connections…
We call on all parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council
First, it is critical that we press all parties to conflict to not only uphold…
What AI taxis and robots can learn from bees
Even advanced technology can struggle when the real world becomes unpredictable. In April 2026, a…
Why committed leadership will decide Canada’s energy future
The Canadian government’s discussion paper, Getting Major Projects Built in Canada, represents a significant and…
Latest European financial stability and integration review published
More finance news On 6 May the European Commission published the 2026 European financial stability and…
How a shifting Nile landscape shaped the rise of the ancient empire of Kush in Sudan
When I first became co-director of an archaeological project at Jebel Barkal in northern Sudan…
Heat network upgrades to lower bills for families and businesses
£15.6 million to upgrade old and inefficient heat networks, lowering energy costs for communities Four…