Thursday February 05, 2026
BBC Inside Science
New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?
Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.
ChatGPT boss ridiculed for online 'tantrum' over rival's Super Bowl ad
Commenters said Altman's lengthy post shows "a nerve was well and truly hit" by Anthropic's advert.
UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
Wednesday February 04, 2026
IOC must 'be better' on climate change - Coventry
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must "be better" on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from sponsoring winter sports.
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing
Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?
Vast seagrass meadows will shield coastline
Trials to restore the saltwater plant to the Humber Estuary are hugely encouraging, experts say.
