Space tomatoes unveiled

Scientists have developed dwarf tomato plants enhanced with antioxidants to support astronauts’ diets during extended missions and to mitigate the impact of cosmic radiation on the plants

New Delhi plans artificial rain to tackle severe air pollution

Scientists in New Delhi propose inducing artificial rain through cloud seeding to alleviate severe smog and air pollution

Imperial College and ABB extend carbon capture partnership

ABB and Imperial College London have extended their partnership for a decade, enhancing their carbon capture pilot plant to train future professionals and address STEM shortages

Cheers to tears: Climate change threatens taste of beer

The climate crisis is poised to alter the flavour of beer and potentially increase its cost due to declining hop yields and quality, according to a new study

Fusion farewell: JET’s final tritium experiments mark end of an era

Oxford’s Joint European Torus facility gears up for its last tritium experiments

‘Solar leafs’ outshine panels in UK breakthrough

The new technology eradicates the need for pumps, fans, control units and expensive materials, while also making more clean water and thermal energy

MPs: Government nuclear plans a ‘wish list,’ not a strategy

MPs have called for a concrete nuclear strategic plan to achieve the government’s target of 24GW of nuclear capacity by 2050

Battery breakthrough: “Cloak” keeps EVs going strong!

Researchers have developed a “thermal cloak” that passively regulates temperatures in EVs, promising longer-lasting batteries and improved performance

UK swelters in hottest-ever June

June 2023 has been confirmed as the hottest June on record for the UK

Space-based solar power beamed down to Earth

Scientists have transmitted space-based solar power to Earth for the first time using a space-borne prototype called the Space Solar Power Demonstrator