science
Biodiversity continues to decline, 2025 data shows
Wallingford scientists contributed to the 2025 indicators with analysis of animal and plant trends. Source link
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results Source link
Gargantuan black hole may be a remnant from the dawn of the universe
Astronomers were puzzled by a black hole around 50 million times the mass of the sun with no stars, spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope – now simulations suggest it could be a primordial black hole, something we have never seen before Source link
Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target. Source link
Murder victim discovered to have two sets of DNA due to rare condition
A woman’s body has been found to consist of varying proportions of male and female cells because of an extremely rare form of chimerism Source link
Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark moment for Wales'
The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU. Source link
The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results Source link
BBC Inside Science
From what came before the big bang to why snowflakes are six sided. Source link
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community. Source link
Made in space? Start-up brings factory in orbit one step closer to reality
A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C. Source link