Mine copper without destroying the planet?

Mar 2, 2025 | Science

Experts hope research can create greener methods of extracting the metal vital for the renewable energy revolution and the boom in electrical devices.

How beer sludge is being turned into vegan milk and leather

Feb 7, 2025 | Science

Scientists and industry are finding unusual new uses for brewers’ spent grain – the beer industry’s largest waste product.

The birth of naturalism

Feb 4, 2025 | History, Science

The modern era is often seen as the triumph of science over supernaturalism. But what really happened is far more interesting.

Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun

Dec 24, 2024 | Science

A NASA spacecraft is attempting to make the closest-ever approach to the Sun, enduring brutal temperatures and extreme radiation. The goal is to help us to better understand how the Sun works.

Exploding the Big Bang

Dec 9, 2024 | Science

It was thought that science could tell us about the origins of the Universe. Today that great endeavour is in serious doubt.

‘Social ruptures’ possible between people who disagree on AI sentience

Nov 17, 2024 | Politics & Human Rights, Science

Significant “social ruptures” between people who think artificial intelligence systems are conscious and those who insist the technology feels nothing are looming, a leading philosopher has said.