Largest spider web found in European cave
Scientists uncover a 106-square-metre communal web housing over 100,000 spiders in a sulphur cave. Discover the extraordinary cross-border find and its unique ecosystem.
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First Live-Action Spider-Man Actor Danny Seagren Dies
Danny Seagren, the first actor to play Spider-Man in live-action on The Electric Company and a Sesame Street puppeteer, has passed away aged 81. Read our tribute to his incredible career.
Melanie Quin: Science Centre Pioneer Dies Aged 66
Remembering Melanie Quin, whose charm and intellect transformed UK and European science centres. Discover the legacy of a true STEM communication pioneer.
BBC Breakfast viewers stunned by giant spider web
BBC Breakfast presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty revealed a massive spider web spanning half a tennis court, home to over 100,000 spiders. Watch the segment that left viewers squirming.
US Immigration Operation 'Charlotte's Web' Concludes
A major federal immigration operation in North Carolina, resulting in hundreds of arrests, has been officially terminated. Discover the full story behind the crackdown's end.
Charlotte ICE raids spark protests and business closures
Federal immigration raids in Charlotte have triggered widespread protests and business closures as citizens and non-citizens face arrests. Read how the community is responding.
Bloodied migrant cries during ICE arrest in Charlotte
A bloodied migrant was seen crying during his arrest by ICE in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of Operation Charlotte's Web. Over 250 arrests made. Read the full report.
Cloudflare explains outage that took down much of internet
A single corrupted file caused a massive Cloudflare outage, taking down ChatGPT, X, and other major websites for six hours. Discover the technical details behind the global internet disruption.
250+ Arrested in North Carolina Immigration Crackdown
Federal agents arrest over 250 people in a major immigration operation across North Carolina, sparking community fear and protests. Discover the full story and its implications.
MP Challenges Government Over CSIRO Funding Cuts
Labor MP Ed Husic demands Treasury funding for CSIRO after 350 job cuts, comparing science investment to $600m PNG football initiative. Read the full analysis.
Cloudflare outage takes down major websites
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday morning disrupted services including X, Spotify, and ChatGPT, causing widespread internet issues. Follow for live updates.
Cloudflare outage causes major internet disruption
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday 18 November 2025 brought down websites like X, highlighting our reliance on invisible web infrastructure. Discover what happened.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Charlotte protests Border Patrol raids with 81 arrests
Charlotte communities are reeling after federal immigration raids led to 81 arrests, sparking protests and causing business districts to grind to a standstill.
Huntsman spider found in school bananas in Cambridgeshire
A giant huntsman spider was discovered in a box of bananas at a school in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. The spider travelled over 3,000 miles from the Ivory Coast. Discover the full story and public reaction.
Science Museum sets world record with tallest slime
London's Science Museum celebrates a new Guinness World Record as the 'Battleship Slime' creation soars to unprecedented heights, marking a monumental moment in scientific play and education.
Scientists Reveal Why You're Salting Pasta Water Wrong
Groundbreaking research from UK universities exposes the common kitchen mistake that's ruining your pasta dishes and reveals the scientifically-proven method for perfect seasoning.
World's Largest Spider Web Discovered in UK Cave
Scientists uncover an extraordinary cave spider web spanning multiple square metres in a British cave, revealing new insights about these fascinating arachnids and their remarkable engineering capabilities.
Amazon Sues Perplexity AI Over Copyright Claims
Tech giant Amazon launches legal action against AI startup Perplexity, accusing it of systematically scraping copyrighted content without permission in escalating AI copyright battle.
World's Largest Spider Web Discovered by Scientists
Scientists uncover the planet's biggest spider web created by millions of creepy crawlies working in terrifying synchrony across a vast landscape.
1,800 Stolen Credit Cards Found on Dark Web Markets
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal network selling British credit card details for as little as £2 each, with experts warning of rising financial fraud threats.
COVID Airborne Expert and Indigenous Researcher Win Science Prize
Professor Lidia Morawska's groundbreaking work on COVID-19 airborne transmission earns Australia's top science honour, while Michael Wear's Indigenous knowledge research shares the spotlight in landmark awards ceremony.
Why Whipped Cream Melts: The Science Explained
Discover the fascinating physics behind why your perfectly whipped cream eventually turns back to liquid, and learn the scientific secrets to making it last longer.
Amazon abandons NYC office expansion in Wall Street retreat
Amazon Web Services cancels major New York office expansion in Wall Street district, signalling permanent shift in corporate real estate strategy as remote work reshapes business landscape.
AWS Outage Crisis: Amazon Cloud Crash Costs Millions
A catastrophic AWS outage brings global business to a standstill, revealing critical vulnerabilities in our cloud-dependent economy as Amazon faces mounting pressure.
Microsoft & Amazon cloud outage causes global internet blackout
Major internet blackout hits millions as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services suffer catastrophic simultaneous failures, disrupting everything from banking to healthcare services across the UK and beyond.
Scottish Tea Bag Mystery: A Scientific Investigation
A mysterious tea bag discovered in a Scottish supermarket leads researchers on an unexpected journey into forensic botany and consumer product tracing in this fascinating real-life detective story.
Microsoft & Amazon win UK border digitisation contract
Exclusive: Tech giants Microsoft and Amazon Web Services win substantial Home Office contract to digitise UK border systems, replacing outdated paper-based processes with cloud technology.
AWS and Microsoft Azure Hit by Major Service Outage
Major cloud computing services AWS and Microsoft Azure experienced widespread outages, disrupting businesses globally and highlighting critical dependency on cloud infrastructure.
Major AWS Outage Sparks Global Digital Chaos
A significant AWS infrastructure failure has triggered widespread disruption across major digital platforms including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and various business applications, highlighting critical cloud dependency vulnerabilities.
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