Researchers have found evidence that dark energy weakens over time
A new study from the Royal Astronomical Society casts doubt on the long-held theory that a mysterious force known as “dark energy” is driving away distant galaxies at an ever-increasing rate. Instead, they show no evidence that the universe is accelerating and instead suggest that it may be starting to slow down. If confirmed, this […]
Leaders gather at COP30 to discuss climate and energy transition
On Thursday and Friday, 6th and 7th November, the COP30 Climate Summit will be held in Parque Cidade, the capital of Pará state. The COP30 conference brings together heads of state, government, ministers, and leaders of international organizations to discuss pressing climate change challenges and initiatives, including forests and the energy transition. The themes will […]
Copernicus satellite Sentinel 1D takes flight
Europe has successfully launched its newest Copernicus satellite, Sentinel 1D, marking a major milestone in Earth observation and space autonomy. The satellite was launched on November 4, 2025 at 22:02 CET (21:02 UTC) aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. After 34 minutes, Sentinel 1D was released into orbit […]
Britain’s failure to expand science and technology plunges into crisis
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has published a report called ‘Bleeding to death: the science and technology growth emergency’, warning the government that Britain’s failure to maintain and expand its science and technology enterprises has now reached a crisis point and is causing the UK economy to bleed. The committee warns that […]
US invests $625 million to advance quantum information science
As part of strengthening the United States’ global leadership in cutting-edge technology, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $625 million investment to update five national quantum information science (QIS) research centers. These facilities were originally launched under the National Quantum Initiative Act and signed into law in 2018, and will continue to pioneer […]
Why is the UK still exporting recyclable waste?
Experts say that despite advances in the UK’s domestic recycling infrastructure, limited processing capacity and rising processing and energy costs mean that it is often cheaper for councils and private companies to export recyclable waste than to process it domestically. Although this would reduce costs, it would mean the UK’s existing recycling plants would close, […]
EU announces €2.9 billion in subsidies for net-zero technology projects
The European Commission has announced a landmark €2.9 billion funding package to support 61 pioneering net-zero technology projects across the continent. The grant, awarded under the Innovation Fund, aims to fast-track Europe’s transition to climate neutrality and strengthen its leadership in clean technology innovation. This funding round follows the first net-zero technology call (IF24 call) […]
Collective moral imagination in human-machine decision-making loops
Dr. Gitanjali Chhabra, assistant professor at Canada West University, and Dr. Noor Rizvi, lecturer in the Department of English at Kansas State University, discuss the influence of collective moral imagination on human decisions and how it improves responsibility and fairness. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, human decision-making is evolving through systems that integrate […]
Millions of people in the UK are at risk of PFAS in tap water
Health concerns are growing across the UK after new evidence reveals millions of residents may be drinking water contaminated with toxic “permanent chemicals”. Following the BBC investigation, water technology company Bluewater issued a stark warning, urging both public awareness and government intervention to address the growing problem of PFAS in tap water. Bengt Littori, founder […]
LHC detects extremely rare single top quark for the first time
An incredibly rare phenomenon known as a single top quark has been observed as part of an LHC experiment, paving the way for scientists to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental forces of nature. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) observed this single top quark along with W and Z particles. This is an extremely […]