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Products made in space move closer to commercial reality
European businesses move closer to commercial space manufacturing as new partnerships make microgravity research and production more accessible.
Snickers creates ‘world’s first digital chocolate bar’ for misbehaving AI
Snickers launches a digital chocolate bar designed to help users correct AI chatbots when they produce inaccurate or poor responses.
Europe adds enough new wind power for 7m homes as record year beckons
Europe adds 8.8 GW of new wind power in 2026, enough to generate electricity for around seven million homes.
Scotland’s £19bn food and drink industry faces ‘cliff edge’ as costs squeeze businesses
Scotland’s £19bn food and drink industry faces rising costs and taxes, with businesses warning of a potential “cliff edge”.
Lidl owner plans €5.6bn data centre as Germany pushes digital independence
Schwarz Group plans a €5.6bn German data centre to strengthen digital sovereignty, cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities.
AI could make it easier for citizens to have their say, study finds
A new study finds AI could widen citizen participation by analysing feedback, translating contributions and improving access to government consultations.
Hidden workplace chemical risks come under spotlight as experts turn to skin exposure
Experts are examining workplace chemical exposure through the skin, focusing on PFAS, heavy metals and new ways to assess risks.
Cyber attack hits Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports as customer data stolen
A cyber attack affecting three UK airports exposed customer data, including email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes.
New global map reveals 800 businesses trying to cut plastic waste
A new database maps more than 800 organisations across 74 countries developing reuse systems to reduce global plastic waste.
LEGO sales soar 22% amid World Cup, F1 and Star Wars push
LEGO consumer sales surged 22%, helped by the World Cup, Formula 1, Star Wars and more than 330 new products.
Japan switches on its first full-stack neutral-atom quantum computer
Japan launches its first full-stack neutral-atom quantum computer, using laser-controlled atoms and targeting up to 500 qubits.
Britons flock to Greece as tourist numbers jump 15%
Greece welcomed almost 13.5 million overseas visitors in 2026, with British arrivals rising 10.4% despite a sharp June slowdown.
Sudan’s children get $22m education lifeline ahead of Geneva funding conference
A new $22m programme will help nearly 200,000 Sudanese children return to education after more than three years of war.
Robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m record at Beijing games
Chinese humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra runs 100m faster than Usain Bolt’s world record at the World Humanoid Robot Games.
Royal Mail posts another target miss
Royal Mail’s First Class delivery performance improves sharply but remains below Ofcom’s target despite a £500m service improvement plan.
New AI master’s aims to turn non-tech graduates into business leaders
HIM Business School launches a one-year AI master’s helping non-tech graduates apply artificial intelligence to business and customer experience.
New direct flights from Paris and Athens open easier route to Alaska
Alaska Airlines will launch new Paris and Athens flights to Seattle, creating easier connections to Alaska, Hawaii and the US...
Robots that work, play and even tackle the laundry go on show in Beijing
The World Robot Conference in Beijing showcases humanoid robots tackling factory work, household chores, sport and practical tasks.
Six young sea eagles released on Exmoor after 200-year absence
Six young sea eagles have returned to Exmoor after 200 years, marking a landmark conservation effort to restore the species.
More than half of US travellers now use AI to plan holidays
More than half of US travellers now use AI to plan holidays, discover destinations, compare prices and organise itineraries.
Could wild swimming and camping help reverse Britain’s outdoor play decline?
Alan Lawson explores how wild swimming, camping and nature-based activities could help improve young people’s wellbeing and outdoor play.
