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UK Retailers Collaborate with Government to Launch Plug-in Balcony Solar Panels

UK retailers including Lidl, Asda, Amazon, and B&Q are collaborating with the government to introduce plug-in balcony solar panels, enabling households to reduce energy bills by up to 30%. The initiative targets renters and flat dwellers without rooftop access.

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Two men hold a solar panel over a balcony railing on a wooden building

AI Advances Boost Efforts to Save Endangered Plants and Fungi, Say Botanists

AI and digitisation are revolutionizing efforts to identify and conserve endangered plants and fungi, unlocking genetic data from historic specimens and enhancing global collaboration, while addressing climate impacts and biodiversity loss.

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A botanist arranges a plant on a scanner bed under an overhead camera

Anthropic to Discuss AI Tool Suspension with White House Officials

Anthropic executives will meet with White House officials amid national security concerns after suspending public access to their latest AI tool, Fable 5, following government restrictions on foreign access.

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Reuters Anthropic leader Dario Amodei holding a microphone, speaking on a stage with a purple backdrop, wearing a suit and tie.

Anthropic Halts New AI Tools Amid US Government Security Concerns

Anthropic suspends its advanced AI model Claude Fable 5 after US security concerns about potential jailbreaking and vulnerabilities. The company faces legal disputes with the US government amid fears over cyber risks and supply chain security.

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Council Affirms Robot Investment Will Support, Not Replace, School Cleaners

Renfrewshire Council confirms investment in robotic cleaning technology supports staff productivity and resilience without replacing workers in schools.

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Getty Images A cleaning robot used in a hotel

Anthropic Releases Powerful AI Tool Previously Deemed Too Risky for Public

Anthropic has publicly released Claude Fable 5, an AI tool previously deemed too powerful, with safeguards and limited access for cybersecurity groups, amid concerns over its rapid advancement and potential risks.

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NASA Announces Artemis III Crew for Revised Moon Mission in Earth Orbit

NASA has named the Artemis III crew for a revised mission flying in Earth orbit, delaying the first crewed lunar landing due to SpaceX and Blue Origin setbacks.

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AFP NASA astronaut commander Randy Bresnik, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut pilot Luca Parmitano, NASA astronaut mission specialist Frank Rubio, and NASA astronaut mission specialist Andre Douglas speak during a press conference announcing the crew for the Artemis III mission at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on June 9, 2026.

UK Commemorates Beagle 2 Mars Landing with 13 Plaques Nationwide

Thirteen plaques across the UK honour Beagle 2, the first British and European spacecraft to land on Mars, commemorating its 2003 touchdown and the dedication of its creators.

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ESA Artist's impression of Beagle on the surface of Mars

Humanoid Robots Poised for Battlefield Roles Amid Ethical and Technical Challenges

Foundation Robotics develops Phantom, a humanoid robot for military use, including weaponisation. Despite technical and ethical challenges, the company aims for mass production by 2027, amid global competition and debate over autonomous battlefield robots.

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Zoe Corbyn The all black Phantom robot handles building blocks.

Kent Village Hosts World's Largest Scale Model of Solar System and Beyond

Otford village in Kent hosts the world's largest scale solar system model, featuring precise planetary placements, NASA support, and global star markers to illustrate space's vastness.

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Steve Ladner/BBC A cylindrical concrete pillar standing on a paved base in a grassy field, topped with a small reflective metal sphere representing a planet marker in the Otford solar system model.

England and Wales Consider Human Composting and Water Cremation to Ease Burial Space Issues

The Law Commission suggests introducing human composting and water cremation in England and Wales to address burial space shortages, recommending legal frameworks for new funeral methods while ensuring environmental and cultural considerations.

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Getty Images A demonstration "vessel" for the deceased decorated with flowers and compostable mementos on top of a bed of straw

Trump Plans White House Meeting with AI Leaders on US Investment Stakes

President Trump plans to meet AI company leaders to discuss government investment stakes, aiming to create a partnership with the American public amid ongoing industry-government interactions.

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Reuters US President Donald Trump, at the top of a staircase up to Air Force One, pointing to the right. He is wearing a navy blue suit, white short and red neck tie.