The promise of mycelium bricks

The mycelia of an oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) growing in a petri dish of ground coffee seeds. | Photo Credit: Tobi Kellner In the light of climate change, the construction industry like many others is considering how it can reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable. One opportunity is concerned with bricks. Fired clay … Read more

Former DRDO chief Satheesh Reddy to inaugurate Gora Techno Hub today

Gora Techno Hub Chairman Dr. G. Samaram addressing the media conference in Vijayawada on Tuesday (March 12, 2025). | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI Former Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister G. Satheesh Reddy will inaugurate Gora Techno Hub, a new initiative launched by Atheist Centre, Vijayawada, on Thursday. … Read more

‘We’re all underperforming’: Manchester United’s Amorim agrees with Ratcliffe | Manchester United

Ruben Amorim has said that Sir Jim Ratcliffe was correct to criticise Manchester United players, saying he and they are “underperforming”. Ratcliffe claimed on Monday that the squad was overpaid and not good enough, referencing Casemiro, Rasmus Højlund, André Onana, Antony and Jadon Sancho when doing so. Amorim was asked about the comments from the … Read more

Hillsborough disaster: dozens of police misconduct claims upheld, families told | Hillsborough disaster

Dozens of allegations of misconduct against police officers relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster have been upheld by the police standards watchdog, bereaved families have been told. However, none will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all left the police service. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had upheld complaints against some … Read more

Asensio’s double breaks 10-man Brugge as Aston Villa bulldoze into last eight | Champions League

When Unai Emery accepted the challenge of reviving Aston Villa at a time when the club was fretting about relegation to the Championship, he voiced his desire to return to European competition. It was punchy, part of a grand plan and, for supporters, a particularly exciting soundbite, but back then the prospect of a Champions … Read more

Crystal Palace open contract talks with Oliver Glasner amid Leipzig interest | Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have opened talks with Oliver Glasner over extending his contract in an attempt to ward off potential interest from RB Leipzig. The Austrian celebrated his first anniversary as manager last month and Palace are 11th in the Premier League after Saturday’s win over Ipswich, having recovered from a poor start. They have also … Read more

Old Trafford abuzz as Manchester United’s neighbours welcome new stadium plans | Manchester United

Even on a freezing, rainy day with no match scheduled, the area surrounding Old Trafford in Manchester is abuzz with football fans from far and wide. Just a day since Manchester United revealed their plans for the new 100,000-capacity stadium in Old Trafford, there is a sense of excitement at the new proposals: the plans … Read more