Category: Technology

The vision of mining space for resources is no longer science fiction. The Moon’s proximity to Earth and the presence of precious resources make it an increasingly attractive prospect for exploitation. Resources thought to be present on the Moon include uranium, potassium, phosphorus, water ice, platinum group metals and helium-3. The last of these is […]

Every year, millions of tonnes of food end up in South Africa’s landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental damage, worsens food insecurity and costs the economy billions. But there are opportunities to turn what we throw away into value for people, the planet and local economies. A new study investigates the true […]

aerogondo2/Shutterstock Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognise objects, navigate cluttered spaces and sort thousands of parcels an hour. But ask a robot to touch something gently, safely or meaningfully, and the limits appear instantly. As a researcher in soft robotics working on artificial […]

Dinosaur footprints at Morija, Lesotho, in 1906. The person standing in front of the rock slab covered with tridactyl fossil footprints is not identified. Photos courtesy of the Institut des Sciences de l’Evolution of the University of Montpellier, France , CC BY-NC-SA For over a century, the scientific literature has credited western missionaries with “discovering” […]

After more than a decade of innovation and collaboration, MOONS (Multi-Object Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph) departed the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) in Edinburgh. This marks the start of a 7,000 mile journey to the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Paranal site in Chile. Major international milestone Built by an international consortium led by the […]

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)’s first DeepTech Catalyst Demo Day in London spotlighted some of the UK’s most promising early-stage deep-tech companies. With more than 30 investors in attendance, the event showcased start-ups developing technologies that could support the UK’s competitiveness in areas such as: quantum artificial intelligence (AI) engineering biology space health Through targeted pitches […]

Thousands of kilometres of cables and pipelines criss-cross Europe’s sea floors, carrying the gas, electricity and data that keep modern life running. Yet these critical links lie mostly unprotected. A series of recent incidents, such as the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions, has raised fears that Europe’s underwater infrastructure is becoming a target, and that […]

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is celebrating the winners of the Knowledge Exchange (KE) Awards 2025. The winners were announced at the Knowledge Exchange UK professional body ceremony that recognises exceptional achievements in knowledge exchange, innovation and collaboration across the UK. UKRI is the overarching supporter of the KE Awards. We work with partners nationwide to turn […]

Eterna Images/Shutterstock We often throw caution to the cold, dark wind of December when it comes to spending. The cost-of-living crisis may slip our minds amid the razzle-dazzle of Christmas. We just want a moment to enjoy ourselves, to forget about the winter gloom. It’s natural for us to behave this way. Our brains are […]

SiljeAO/Shutterstock Despite countless programmes and initiatives, rates of entrepreneurial intention — a marker of how willing people are to start new ventures — remains stagnant. But what if the secrets to entrepreneurial success lie not in textbooks but within the brain itself? Imagine an approach that doesn’t just teach the mechanics of entrepreneurship but actively […]