The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes have crowned the year's most bizarre yet thought-provoking research, from AI-composed sea shanties to the aerodynamics of cheese. Discover the science that makes you laugh, then think.
The annual Ig Nobel Awards celebrate the weirdest and most improbable scientific research of the year, honouring studies on why curling pasta is impossible and the magnetic personalities of cows.
In a toast to quirky science, the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to an international team for their groundbreaking study that proves a moderate amount of alcohol can indeed improve self-perceived foreign language skills. Discover the hilari
Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux's latest work, 'The Young Man', is now a stunning audiobook. This searingly honest memoir explores a transformative affair with a man thirty years her junior, read by the author herself. Discover the power of her unflinching au
The prestigious Hyundai Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist is out! Discover the 12 groundbreaking albums by FKA Twigs, CMAT, Sam Fender, and more, all vying for the ultimate UK music accolade and a £25,000 prize.
The 2025 US Open is set to make tennis history with a record-breaking prize pool soaring past $100 million, marking the largest purse in Grand Slam history and a major boost for players across the board.
US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr suggests former President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Prize for Operation Warp Speed, while criticising vaccine mandates and Big Pharma.
The CEO of Pfizer has alleged that former President Donald Trump directly suggested he should be awarded a Nobel Prize for his role in the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine, a revelation that has sent shockwaves through political and scientific ci
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivers stark warning at the Global Tech Summit, stating unregulated technology platforms are systematically eroding democratic foundations worldwide.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivered a chilling warning to Australia's National Press Club, declaring that unregulated tech platforms pose an existential threat to global democracy and must be held accountable.
A startling new report reveals how Silicon Valley's elite, including Mark Zuckerberg and Peter Thiel, are pouring billions into anti-ageing and science projects in a quest for eternal life and god-like status, moving beyond mere technological dominance.
The triumphant winner of the BBC's new reality show Destination X reveals the shocking truth: the life-changing cash prize has yet to materialise, leaving them in a state of financial limbo and deep disappointment.
Get the inside track on this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Our expert reveals his top Predictor picks and tips for Game Week 7, with a chance to win £1,000. Analyse the stats and make your winning predictions now!
The US Powerball jackpot surges to a staggering $1.2 billion, becoming the seventh-largest payout ever. UK residents can still enter, but face complex tax implications and a ticking clock.
Dive into our review of Benjamin Wood's stunning new novel, 'Seascraper'. A profound exploration of an artist's life, the shadows of the past, and the search for meaning that cements Wood's place as a major voice in British literary fiction.
Explore the mesmerising shortlist for the prestigious £100,000 Hadley's Art Prize 2025. Discover groundbreaking contemporary works from Britain's most talented artists in this exclusive gallery showcase.
Australia mourns the loss of legendary landscape artist William Robinson, celebrated Archibald Prize winner and master of Queensland's breathtaking scenery, who passed away peacefully at 89.
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English golf star Tommy Fleetwood clinched a dramatic victory at the 2024 RBC Canadian Open, securing a massive £1.3 million payday and ending his long wait for a PGA Tour title.
Exclusive look at how Emma Raducanu transformed from US Open sensation to multi-millionaire athlete through endorsements, investments, and strategic career moves.
Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy unveils her deeply personal new memoir, 'Fugitive Childhood', a poignant and rebellious account of her unconventional upbringing in Kerala and the complex legacy of a wild, imperfect, and absent father.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner earned a staggering £3.4 million combined after their epic US Open quarter-final clash. Discover the full financial breakdown of their New York campaign.
The 2025 US Open is set to make tennis history with a record-breaking £65 million prize pot, marking the largest purse ever for a Grand Slam tournament and a major boost for players across the board.
Tennis sensation Coco Gauff has clinched the title of world's highest-earning female athlete, amassing an astonishing £21.7 million in the past year through prize money and endorsements, dethroning Naomi Osaka.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu hails the US Open's groundbreaking mixed doubles prize money move as a 'massive step' for equality and challenges Wimbledon, Roland-Garros, and the Australian Open to implement the same fair pay policy.
Former US President Donald Trump asserts he could swiftly negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine if re-elected, reigniting debate over his unorthodox diplomatic approach and potential Nobel Prize nomination.
A 74-year-old grandmother from Surrey has won a staggering 200mph McLaren Artura in the Omaze million-pound house draw, revealing her surprising plans for the £330,000 supercar.
An in-depth look at British tennis superstar Emma Raducanu's multi-million pound net worth, exploring her lucrative endorsement deals, prize money, and rapid rise to financial success after her historic US Open win.
Tennis legend Tim Henman launches a blistering critique of the US Open's controversial new mixed doubles format, calling the £1 million prize money overhaul 'disrespectful' to top singles players who risk early exits against specialist teams.