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Nasa boss praises rise of women in science
Nasa’s head of science, Dr Nicola Fox, who grew up in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, has praised the “fantastic” increase in the number of women studying science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects. She made the comments after returning to her old university, Surrey, where she was struck by how many more women were graduating in physics…
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TV tonight: Ruth Madeley’s ambitious new drama about the end of the world
Tonight’s TV highlights are led by *The Rapture*, a new five-part BBC One drama starring Ruth Madeley as a therapist working with a teenager who claims her disturbing drawings predict real-world climate disasters, set against a backdrop of extreme heatwaves in Wales. The series, also featuring Ruth Jones, Iwan Rheon and Jack Farthing, is notable…
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Climate change to be considered in future Sheffield tram expansion after heatwave brought network to a halt
“The network will have to sustain itself through much higher temperatures”
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TALK OF THE TOWN: Zendaya and Tom Holland to host wedding party at one of Britain’s most famous castles – but the local wildlife may prove a problem…
Actors Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly planning to hold a wedding celebration at one of Britain’s best-known castles, according to a gossip item from the Daily Mail’s “Talk of the Town” column. The piece suggests the venue’s local wildlife could pose a complication for the event, though full details of the couple’s wedding plans…
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Warner Bros revives shelved Coyote vs Acme with Comic-Con screening
“Coyote vs. Acme”, the animated-live-action hybrid film shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery in November 2023 as a tax write-off, has ultimately been revived following a sustained fan campaign, receiving its first public screening at San Diego Comic-Con. Director Dave Green and star Lana Condor presented the film in person, marking a striking reversal for a…
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Christopher Nolan Abandoned Remaking This Spy Thriller Officially Streaming for Free
Christopher Nolan was twice attracted to remaking *The Prisoner*, the classic 1967 British spy series, first in 2009 and again after winning his two Academy Awards, but neither attempt materialised. Although a Nolan-directed remake now looks unlikely, the original series is highlighted as essential viewing for fans of his films, given how closely its themes…
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How to see July’s full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
The UK will see July’s full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, light up the night sky this week, peaking at 15:36 BST on 29 July. Although the exact moment of full illumination will occur while the Moon is below the horizon for UK observers, it will still appear full to the naked eye overnight…
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Longer lives, worse health? Scientists uncover troubling trend across generations
A study has found that people are living longer worldwide but spending more of those extra years in poor health, with the gap between lifespan and healthy lifespan widening in nearly every country examined. The finding matters because it suggests that longer life expectancy is not necessarily being matched by effective prevention and treatment of…
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More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
More than 250,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires continue to burn in south-western France and Spain, driven by strong winds and high temperatures. The fires have forced major emergency responses, threatened areas near Bordeaux and Madrid, and disrupted events including the final stage of the Tour de France. About 200,000 people have left parts…