In Britain’s laboratories, the science and technology worth reporting
Drumcree parade ban of 9 October 2026: the decision, the policing case and the reactions
On 9 October 2026 Chris Bryant banned the Garvaghy Road procession in Portadown. The policing case for the ban, the timeline of the dispute and the reactions reported that day.
The US pulls a full squadron of B-1 bombers out of RAF Fairford
Frank and Percy review: McKellen and Allam’s late-life romance wins out despite the sugar
Fonagy review: ADHD and autism diagnoses rising faster than prevalence
Neutrino telescopes and the ice that makes them possible
Science
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Jonathan the tortoise’s DNA hints at how cells stay youthful
A study in Science Advances found that the energy switches in a 194-year-old giant tortoise’s cells look far younger than the rest of his genome.
The Nobel chemistry breakthrough that makes one molecular mirror image dominate
Optogenetics gives brain researchers a precise way to test what neurons do
Harwell marks 80 years at the centre of Britain’s nuclear legacy
Science Museum Group Academy ends BP partnership as contract term concludes
UK’s First Purpose-Built Science Tower to Track Greenhouse Gases in Real Time
Jodrell Bank funding threat unites science, music and public life
Tech
All tech
Why data centre groundwork should wait for environmental assessments
Clearing land for a data centre can reshape a landscape before anyone has studied it. The Finnish halt…
Keeping your tone courteous when you talk to a chatbot
Good manners with a conversational assistant cost nothing and tend to bring clearer answers. Here is how to…
Norway readies temporary limits on camera smart glasses
Oslo wants to stop people filming with AI glasses in parks, gyms, clinics and schools, but a minority…
Scotland’s 23 planned data centres and the fight over them
One proposed site in Fife would match a neighbouring village in size, and campaigners want a pause while…
Economy
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Digital content creators gain a clearer role in the UK screen economy
A ScreenSkills and BBC study highlights closer links between digital creators, film and television, while setting out the broad skills and support…
How Canada’s tariff response could affect the US economy and Trump
Why investment matters to the UK’s circular economy growth
UK economy shows firmer signs before October budget
News
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“This Butterfly Is Flying Again”: Miraculous Wing Transplant Saves Dying Monarch (And It Will Amaze You)
Monarch Butterfly receives a groundbreaking wing transplant on Long Island, capturing global attention. The viral video of the procedure…
Tennessee Bootlegger’s Secret Exposed: “1,000 Blu-rays Stolen” Lands Him in Prison, Shocking Hollywood’s Elite Film Industry
“Unstoppable Precision”: US F-15E Jets Unleash Laser-Guided Rockets That Eliminate Drones With Unmatched Accuracy Within Seconds
The US Fighter Jet Engine Revolution: “This Changes Our Defense Capabilities” with 40,000-lb Thrust Power
Health
MoreHarry says he slipped into depression after leaving the UK
“This Changes Everything”: New Tech 3D-Prints Strong Dental Crowns in Hours (And It’s Already in Your Dentist’s Office)
Politics
MoreHow a UK by-election works and why it matters
Charlie Maynard quits Lib Dem frontbench as pressure on Davey grows
Burnham promises law to curb non-compete clauses, with the detail still open