Meet Richard Garriott, the first person to visit space, both poles and the Mariana Trench

In April, Richard Garriott will become the new president of The Explorers Club, an organisation you can’t join by going on holidays booked by travel agents – you need to show you’ve been on proper expeditions, bringing new knowledge and findings about the world (or space) to the table. Mr Garriott’s credentials in this regard … Read more

UK economy needs a Moonshot mission, says economist MARIANA MAZZUCATO

Women are a rarity at the highest level of economic policy-making in Britain. There has still never been a female Chancellor, although Labour’s current shadow Anneliese Dodds would like to change that. And the current group in the top jobs at the Bank of England are an old boys club. So it is hugely fascinating … Read more

China’s manned submersible Fendouzhe dives 35,790ft in Mariana Trench in record-breaking expedition

A Chinese submersible carrying three men has touched down on the bottom of the Mariana Trench – the deepest part of the ocean – after diving 10,909 metres (35,790 feet), according to Chinese state media. The Fendouzhe, or Striver, broke the country’s record for the deepest crewed dive yesterday after spending nearly four hours descending … Read more