In Britain’s laboratories, the science and technology worth reporting
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 on two Google sites shows why the impact assessment has to come first.
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
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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…
Ofcom investigates Meta’s safety checks before Instagram Instants launch
The inquiry focuses on assessments of illegal-content and children’s risks. Meta says it analysed the feature, briefed the…
Lithium Batteries Revolutionize Extreme Cold and Space Exploration, Extending Lifespan and Performance in Harsh Conditions
Researchers developed low-temperature electrolytes enhancing lithium-ion battery performance in extreme cold. Integration of machine learning…
ChatGPT Joins Team Chats, Transforming How Groups Plan and Collaborate for Greater Creativity and Efficiency
OpenAI integrates ChatGPT into group chats, revolutionizing collaborative efforts. Emphasis on privacy and security with…
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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
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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
MoreGreen leader Polanski refuses to quit as pressure builds over Zionism motion
Jeffrey Archer, novelist and former Conservative MP, dies aged 86
Lib Dem Treasury spokesman Charlie Maynard quits frontbench, reportedly wanting Ed Davey replaced as leader