Harshitha Hebbar

By Beth Robinson, SciTech Deputy Editor and Harshitha Hebbar, MSc Science Communication A drizzly Tuesday morning found a group of primary school students amongst poppies and tomato plants, learning about the importance of a community garden. This was the Redcatch Community Garden tour, organized as a part of the Festival of Nature, the UK's biggest tribute to nature. Celebrated annually, the festival ran from the 6th to the 14th of June, featuring free events both outside and online.

By Harshitha Hebbar, PG Science Communication In March 2026, Meta and Google lost a landmark case, which found them guilty of 'negligently designing' addictive features in social media. Six weeks of trial, nine days of deliberation and one historic ruling later, Meta and Google have been found liable for intentionally building addicting social media platforms.

By Beth Robinson and Harshitha Hebbar, PG Science Communication 'Environmental progress is built through everyday action—from communities protecting ecosystems to innovators advancing solutions. Clean air, safe water, and climate resilience aren’t optional—they’re essential. For Earth Day 2026, we’re mobilizing at scale. Every action counts.