Expert Comment
Prof. Michael Bradshaw on Sunak to use king鈥檚 speech to announce new system to award oil and gas licences
"In the recent context of sky-high gas prices and concerns about energy security, it might be easy to see why the Government thinks that the answer might be more domestic supply. However, this is a narrow focus on the wrong solution."
Shweta Singh on Rishi Sunak's AI Summit
鈥淗osting 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
鈥淭he 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.鈥�
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.