Hobbyists uncover massive hoard of Norman Conquest coins worth $5.6 million. It’s the UK’s most expensive treasure
Seven hobbyists discover 1,000-year-old coins, the most valuable treasure ever found in the U.K.
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British military successfully tests laser weapon that zaps drones mid-air
Laser weapons are no longer limited to movies and cartoons.
Electric bikes outstrip electric car sales in the UK in 2020
An e-bike is sold every three minutes in the United Kingdom.
Renewable energy expands in the UK, leads to lower emissions, lower costs
The country aims to generate 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030.
Potentially fatal tick-borne brain disease found in the UK for first time
Experts described the risk of infection as "very low," but called on members of the public to be aware of ...
UK wildlife is in decline with no sign of improving
The findings come ahead of environmental protests next week in London.
Britain powered itself for a day without coal — the first time since the industrial revolution
It's an important milestone, but there's still a long way to go.
UK slaps massive 800% tax increase for rooftop solar panels
The UK is taking huge strides -- but in the opposite direction.
The British are slowly accepting that climate change is real
Scotland fares particularly well, better than England and Wales.
Number of plastic bags found on UK shores almost halved after just 5p tax
A few cents can make a big difference.
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UK set to miss 2020 renewable energy goals
The United Kingdom will almost certainly miss its 2020 targets for renewable energy, the National Grid has said.
Driverless Cars set to hit the UK in 2015 in Greenwich, Bristol, Coventry and Milton Keynes
We already wrote about driverless cars hitting the streets several times (California, University of Michigan) but until now, the talk ...
UK to allow fracking companies to use ‘any substance’ under homes, despite 99% public opposition
A new proposed amendment in the UK would make a mockery of existing European shale gas regulation. If the new regulation ...
