What are critical minerals and why are countries so keen to secure them?
Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.
Sunken Thames barges create new island for birds
The National Trust describes the Northey Island project as “a bold marine engineering feat”.
UK’s £8bn research fund faces ‘hard decisions’ as it pauses new grants
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to “focus and do fewer things better”.
Vast seagrass meadows will shield coastline
Trials to restore the saltwater plant to the Humber Estuary are hugely encouraging, experts say.
The blight of sewage pollution tackled in water shake-up
A major review called for oversight of water companies in Wales and England to be overhauled.
SpaceX to take over Elon Musk’s AI firm
Musk’s space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging.
‘Forever chemical’ testing to be ramped up amid growing concerns
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK’s first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
People ‘terrified’ of severe flood risk on street that could be bulldozed
People on a street at risk of flooding will discover whether their homes are to be demolished.