Employees of the Environmental Agency commence industrial action over endemic low salary

Environment Agency workers. image: press associaton On Friday, thousands of workers from the Environment Agency initiated a three-day strike in protest of what they claim to be “endemic low pay.” The Unison trade union has called for a strike by workers from the Environment Agency, which includes staff responsible for flood defenses, river pollution, and […]

“Hands-free driving” by Ford

Ford launches hands-free driving on UK motorways. Image: FORD After Ford’s BlueCruise technology is authorized in the UK, drivers will be able to legally take their hands off the wheel. Ministers have granted approval for the implementation of “hands-off, eyes-on” technology on select motorways. This cutting-edge system, available initially in the 2023 models of the […]

After the Champions League defeat, Sadio Mané was suspended for one match by Bayern Munich.

 Sadio Mané will not be part of Bayern Munich’s squad against Hoffenheim this weekend. Image: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images According to an official statement from the team, Sadio Mané will not be included in Bayern Munich’s squad for their upcoming match against Hoffenheim due to “misconduct” that occurred after their 3-0 loss to Manchester City […]

First country to approve the ‘world-changer’ malaria vaccine is Ghana.

  The ‘world-changer’ malaria vaccine. image: UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Scientists who developed a groundbreaking new malaria vaccine are lauding Ghana as the first country to give it official approval, hailing it as a “world-changer.” Ghana has taken a significant step in the fight against malaria by becoming the first country to grant approval for a […]

Fossil fuels are about to disappear, as global wind and solar power hit record levels in 2022.

Wind turbines in a wind farm in Fuendejalon, Zaragoza province, northern Spain. Image: Cesar Manzo/AFP/Getty Images. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, experienced a significant surge in production, resulting in record-breaking levels of electricity generation, as per a recent analysis. A recent report by energy think tank Ember has predicted a decline […]

European Space Agency mission to Jupiter’s moons to determine whether there is a probability of life

The European Space Agency (ESA) is embarking on one of its most ambitious missions to date, with the launch of a satellite set to journey towards the planet Jupiter. Departing from Earth on Thursday, the satellite will embark on an eight-year expedition to reach the largest moons of Jupiter – Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede. Scientific […]

As a North Korean missile prompts an evacuation order, there is fear and bewilderment in Hokkaido, Japan.

A missile launched from North Korea caused panic on Hokkaido, a northern island of Japan, on Thursday when the government’s emergency alert system issued evacuation orders to residents.  Millions of people received a J-alert urging them to seek shelter as the missile appeared to be headed towards or near the island. However, the situation quickly […]