Technology

Attempts to create synthetic 'mirror' bacteria must be stopped as it could kill off humans, scientists warn

A leading group of scientists has said research aimed at developing synthetic bacteria should be halted because it could pose an existential threat to humanity.
Major shake-up of UK energy system could 'lower bills for good', government says

Plans to "green" the UK's power system will protect consumers from future energy crises and has the potential to "bring down bills for good", the government has said.
Costing £40bn a year until 2030, Labour has decided its colossal net zero plan is worth the risk

There's a reason previous governments baulked at the net zero challenge - it's absolutely colossal, something Labour's new Clean Power 2030 plan lays bare.
Relief as first UK patients fitted with app-controlled sleep apnoea microchip

A new electronic chip could bring relief to patients with a serious disorder that stops them breathing in their sleep.
Bird flu could be spreading to horses undetected, study finds

Bird flu can infect horses without causing any symptoms, according to new research, raising fears that the virus could be spreading undetected.