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Harwell marks 80 years at the centre of Britain’s nuclear legacy
Established in 1946, Harwell is marking eight decades that have taken the Oxfordshire site from early atomic research to radiological safety, medical applications and nuclear…
Science Museum Group Academy ends BP partnership as contract term concludes
The Science Museum Group Academy’s partnership with BP will end on 31 August 2026, closing a long-running arrangement that supported science-engagement training for education and…
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 challenges shaping the…
UK’s First Purpose-Built Science Tower to Track Greenhouse Gases in Real Time
A new 100-metre observatory in Angus is designed to collect continuous atmospheric measurements, helping researchers refine estimates of greenhouse gas emissions across Scotland and the…
Jodrell Bank funding threat unites science, music and public life
A funding decision puts Jodrell Bank's scientific observations at risk after March 2028, drawing support from researchers, musicians and public figures across the UK.
How Canada’s tariff response could affect the US economy and Trump
Canada has threatened tariff countermeasures after new US duties on certain Canadian goods. The immediate economic effect may be limited, but supply chains, consumer prices…
Why investment matters to the UK’s circular economy growth
A circular economy depends on more than better waste management. Clear policy, long-term infrastructure and business confidence are presented as central to investment in reuse,…
UK economy shows firmer signs before October budget
Stronger services activity, improved consumer confidence and solid second-quarter growth have given the UK a firmer economic backdrop before the government’s October budget.
UK business distress rises as financial pressure reaches almost every sector
Critical financial distress among UK businesses rose to 53,756 in the second quarter of 2026, while significant distress affected 674,030 firms across almost every sector…
US Firm’s Modular Reactor Achieves Key UK Milestone, Promising a Greener Future with Efficient Energy Solutions
IN A NUTSHELL The BWRX-300 reactor reaches a key regulatory milestone, advancing nuclear technology deployment globally. Global investments in the BWRX-300 highlight its potential to…
Old Tires Transform Roads, Offering Longer Lifespan and Heat Resistance: A Sustainable Solution for Modern Infrastructure
IN A NUTSHELL Researchers at CDU aim to enhance road durability using recycled tires and plastics. The study targets the extreme heat conditions of Australia’s…
Monkeys Tap to Human Music: New Study Challenges Our Understanding of Animal Rhythmic Abilities and Connections
IN A NUTSHELL Macaques can synchronize their movements to a musical beat, challenging previous assumptions about rhythm. The discovery suggests that rhythm perception might have…