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Van driver jailed for fatal email crash on M25

A van driver who caused a fatal motorway collision while checking work emails has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving in a tragic case highlighting the dangers of mobile phone use at the wheel.

Nobel physicist Chen Ning Yang dies aged 102

The scientific world mourns the passing of Chen Ning Yang, the revolutionary physicist whose work transformed modern physics and earned him the Nobel Prize at just 35.

Police baffled by ringed UFO defying physics

Police officers in Minneapolis witnessed a mysterious ring-shaped UFO performing impossible aerial manoeuvres that defy known laws of physics during a dramatic night-time encounter.

Tesla driver's 'I'm driving' text exposes phone use

Shocking footage reveals a Tesla driver caught using their phone while behind the wheel, with their vehicle's automated 'I'm driving' response exposing the dangerous behaviour that could lead to prosecution.

AI Traffic Cameras Target Phone-Using Drivers

Groundbreaking AI-powered cameras are being deployed across British roads to automatically detect drivers illegally using mobile phones, with offenders facing £200 fines and six penalty points.

Nobel Physicist Chen Ning Yang Dies Aged 103

The scientific world mourns the loss of Chen Ning Yang, the Chinese-American Nobel Prize-winning physicist whose groundbreaking work redefined particle physics and left an indelible mark on 20th-century science.

First Photo of Dark Matter Captured by Scientists

Groundbreaking research unveils the first photographic evidence of dark matter, the invisible cosmic scaffolding that makes up 85% of our universe, in a discovery that could rewrite physics textbooks.

Drug-driving deaths overtake drink-driving in UK

Shocking new data reveals drug-driving has overtaken drink-driving as Britain's deadliest road menace, with families demanding urgent government action amid rising cannabis and cocaine-related fatalities.

Major UK Driving Test Changes Confirmed by DVSA

The DVSA has announced revolutionary changes to driving tests across Britain, including extended practice periods and new supervision requirements that could transform how new drivers learn.

2025 Nobel Prize Winners: The Science Breakthroughs

Dive into the extraordinary discoveries honoured by the 2025 Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine. From quantum frontiers to medical breakthroughs, explore the research reshaping our world.

Nobel Physics Prize 2024 Winners Announced

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honours three visionary physicists whose groundbreaking work on quantum phenomena and cosmic mysteries has transformed modern science.

Driving test backlog hits 538,000 with 18-week waits

New data reveals the UK's driving test crisis is worsening, with average waits hitting 18 weeks and over half a million learners stuck in the queue. Discover which test centres face the worst delays.

Quantum Pioneer's Untold Nobel Story

Discover how British physicist John Clarke's revolutionary work on quantum mechanical tunnelling reshaped modern technology yet missed Nobel recognition, in this exclusive deep dive into scientific legacy.

Nobel Prize 2024 announcements delayed unexpectedly

In an extraordinary move, the Nobel Foundation has delayed the 2024 prize announcements amid ongoing controversies, marking a significant departure from tradition for the prestigious awards.

Driving lesson costs accelerate by 30% in UK

Aspiring drivers across Britain face a financial roadblock as driving lesson prices surge by nearly a third in just two years, with average costs now reaching £35 per hour amid intense demand and instructor shortages.

Dark Matter Myth Busted: Universe Works Without It

Revolutionary research challenges decades of scientific consensus, suggesting dark matter doesn't exist and proposing a radical new understanding of cosmic forces that could rewrite physics textbooks.

UC Berkeley celebrates 26th Nobel Prize winner

The University of California, Berkeley cements its status as a Nobel Prize powerhouse with its 26th laureate, joining an elite circle of institutions with multiple Nobel winners across diverse scientific fields.

Town centre destroyed in drug-fuelled driving rampage

Shocking court case reveals how drink and drug-addled drivers transformed a peaceful town centre into a scene of destruction, leaving businesses shattered and residents terrified during a night of chaos.

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