Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit

The firm wants to create a network of “orbital data centres” to power artificial intelligence.

UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills

The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.

Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Polar bears on Norwegian islands ‘fatter and healthier’ despite ice loss

Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.

Sunken Thames barges create new island for birds

The National Trust describes the Northey Island project as “a bold marine engineering feat”.

UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries

For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.