Science
Science news from UK Parliament.
What should MPs put under the microscope? Pitch an idea to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Today, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches a call for your ideas on what it should look at next.
15 January 2025
UK must turbocharge its innovation policy to harness engineering biology, say peers
Report from the Lords Science and Technology Committee published
14 January 2025
Ministers to give evidence on British science in Antarctica
British scientists and researchers have been active in Antarctica for over a century: but what is their role in the region, and how is their work deepening our knowledge of climate change?
05 December 2024
Concerns raised about the UK’s ability to manufacture vaccines in a future pandemic
Lords Science and Technology Committe Chair writes to Government about vaccine resilience for next pandemic
05 December 2024
Does the UK do enough to champion science and tech start-ups and scale-ups? Committee launches showcase of UK innovators
Today the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches its Innovation Showcase.
04 December 2024
The contribution of science and technology to the UK economy on Lords agenda
Science, technology, and UK economy are all in the spotlight. Catch up
01 November 2024
We must fundamentally change the way we think about Artificial Intelligence
We must fundamentally change the way we think about Artificial Intelligence , says Science and Technology Committee
28 May 2024
Engineering biology inquiry launched
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee launches an inquiry into engineering biology.
02 April 2024
Astronomer Royal Lord Rees of Ludlow: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from the Astronomer Royal, Lord Rees of Ludlow, on topics from AI to bioethics, ending manned space flight and why we should focus on climate change instead of trying to live on Mars
26 March 2024
Zombie apocalypse or environmental saviours? SITC holds one-off session on the incredible world of fungi
Zombie apocalypse or environmental saviours? SITC holds one-off session on the incredible world of fungi
01 February 2024
How do we ensure Scotland realises its potential as a world leader in scientific research?
Committee to hear evidence on Scotland’s scientific research capability
20 October 2023
Lords debates development of advanced artificial intelligence
Members discuss associated risks and approaches to regulation. Catch up
25 July 2023
Light and noise pollution are “neglected pollutants” in need of renewed focus
Science and Technology Committee publish report into artificial light and noise and its impact on human health
18 July 2023
MPs launch inquiry into Scotland’s scientific research capability
The Scottish Affairs Committee launches an inquiry considering Scotland’s impact on scientific research and its global reputation in the scientific community.
14 June 2023
Chair comment: Greg Clark on science research plans
Science and Technology Committee Chair, Greg Clark MP, comments on Government's Pioneer research plans
11 April 2023