Expert Comment
Shweta Singh on Rishi Sunak's AI Summit
“Hosting an AI summit in the first place is a positive first step, as it means we are acknowledging the risks that come with this world changing technology. We need more co-operation across tech companies and government whilst we wait for the law to catch up to a rapidly changing technological landscape.
Shravani Sharma on rail ticket offices U-turn
“The U-turn will be a relief for so many people across the UK. When planning policies for the transport industry, people from a wide range of backgrounds, with different needs, must be properly listened to before making any big decisions. I would urge the government to consult both disability charities and the disabled in future policymaking.”
Dr Minjae Kim on this weekend's partial lunar eclipse/Hunter's Moon
"On 28 October, observers in the UK will witness a partial lunar eclipse where a section of the Moon will be obscured by Earth's dark umbral shadow."
Dr Jonathan Clarke: Storm Babet, the aftermath
The reality is that with a changing climate, these types of disruptive weather events will become ever more common and the damage to lives and society will only get worse.
Dr Jonathan Clarke: Infrastructural resilience as Storm Babet hits UK
The emerging Storm Babet is a reminder of how climate change is increasing extreme weather events, such as storms, floods and heatwaves. These climate-related disasters, which have impacted people and society, highlight the importance of making our critical infrastructure more resilient.