29th June 2025

2038 – The Arctic Ocean is becoming ice-free during summer

A 'blue ocean event' is unfolding in the Arctic, with sea ice extent below one million km² for the first time in recorded history. This ominous milestone is the clearest sign yet that Earth's climate has entered a new and more dangerous phase.

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26th June 2025

Optical chip achieves 100-way parallel processing

A potentially revolutionary new processor uses light instead of electricity to do 100 calculations simultaneously, pointing the way to a future beyond the limits of Moore's Law.

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20th June 2025

Largest satellite constellations

In this feature, we cover the largest current and planned satellite constellations, in ascending order of size. From Telesat Lightspeed to Starlink, these networks are transforming global communications and the future of space.

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15th June 2025

London to host trials of AI-driven robotaxis

Uber and Wayve have announced plans to begin Level 4 autonomous vehicle trials on public roads in London, in what could be a major step towards fully driverless ride-hailing in the capital.

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12th June 2025

UK reservoirs aim to ease water shortages by 2040

The UK is building its first major reservoirs since 1992, to secure water supplies amid rising drought risks. The newly approved Fens and Lincolnshire projects are among 10 planned reservoirs aimed at boosting climate resilience.

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4th June 2025

Prototype excavator for Moon mining revealed

A new era of lunar exploration moves closer to reality as a groundbreaking excavator prototype is set to unlock the vast potential of Helium-3, supporting progress toward limitless, clean energy on Earth.

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3rd June 2025

Drug combo extends mouse lifespan by up to 35%

In tests on mice, a combination of Rapamycin and Trametinib extended the animals' lifespans by 26–35% and worked better than either of the drugs alone.

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