Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity

Scotland may be set to host one of the world’s most powerful data centres. The Conservative Party’s money man stands to benefit.

The Prime Minister’s commitment to reforming social care has become emphatically clear again this week. After he pledged a National Care Service that is free at the point of use, Camille Oung looks at...

Rooftop solar alone generates more than half of all power used, as clear sunny days and low demand drive record-breaking surge Sunshine and wind met 80.4% of demand on Australia’s main power grid on Saturday, setting a new high bar for renewable electricity. Solar panels on rooftops provided more than half of the power used in the National electricity market, the grid that supplies the eastern states, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, for 30 minutes around lunchtime. This was complemented by solar and wind farms, and a small amount of hydro (1%). Fossil fuels, coal and gas, contributed 20%. Continue reading...