Science

New Year’s Day 2026: solar storms, gravitational waves and FRBs. UK astronomers listen and collaborate, separating signal from noise to push discovery.

UK winter 2026 outlook: meteorologists assess NAO, ENSO and the polar vortex, detailing regional impacts and risks from flooding to energy, travel and health.

UK Summer 2026 outlook: experts anticipate warmer-than-average conditions, heatwaves, rainfall contrasts, and heightened thunder risk, with planning tips.

Explore the 2026 decline of bees, its causes, threats to food security and biodiversity, and UK actions to protect pollinators and farms.

Shocking new research suggests aging begins around 60. Explore biology, health and policy impacts, plus practical steps to build resilience before the bend.

Astronomy 2026: What happens if Saturn’s rings disappear? The physics of fading rings, impacts on moons and atmosphere, and how Earth’s night sky changes.

Why Winter 2026 will be unusually severe in the UK, how it affects your home, health and energy bills, and practical, money-saving steps to stay safe.

Explore the hidden world beneath Antarctica’s ice—subglacial lakes, pressurised rivers, volcanoes, microbes—and the sea-level risks reshaping our coasts.

UK winter alert: volatile mix of El Niño, warm seas and jet shifts. Regional risks, transport/health impacts, and practical prep for homes and businesses.

Scientists found water-storing glass beads, far‑side samples, and hidden granite on the Moon—reshaping lunar science and fuelling Artemis resource plans.