Battle of the belch: cutting methane from cattle
Scientists in Scotland are investigating ways to cut the amount of methane emitted by cattle, paving the way for the breeding of low-emission livestock. Matthew Stock reports.
UK cyber agency warns over use of Russian software
Britain’s main cyber security agency is set to write to British government departments warning about the use of anti-virus software from Russian companies, it's the latest in a series of moves targeti ...
Bats speak with colony acquired accent
Bat pups can acquire colony-specific accents, based on their roost-mate dialects, providing further insights into speech acquisition in humans. Jim Drury reports.
Tesla switches on giant battery to shore up Australia’s grid
Tesla has switched on the world’s biggest lithium ion battery in time to feed Australia’s shaky power grid for the first day of summer, meeting a promise by Elon Musk to build it in 100 days or give i ...
UK fracking and CO2 storage is geologically flawed, study says
Geoscientists say tectonic events millions of years ago mean the UK is unsuited to large-scale fracking, and raises concerns over CO2 storage potential off-shore of the British Isles. Matthew Stock re ...
Solar power glass bricks generate energy while letting in light
A prototype multi-functional glass block, designed to be incorporated into the exterior of buildings, collects solar energy and converts it to electricity. Jim Drury reports.