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.
Groundbreaking genetic research brings the dream of resurrecting the extinct dodo bird one step closer to reality. Scientists achieve a major milestone in sequencing its genome, sparking both excitement and ethical debate.
Exclusive investigation reveals Vladimir Putin's deep investment in radical life-extension science and genetic research, seeking to defy mortality and reshape global power dynamics.
Exclusive 2025 league table ranks UK's best forensic science degrees. Discover which universities lead in crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, and graduate prospects.
Exclusive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Sports Science. Discover which institutions lead in research, facilities, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide.
The Complete University Guide 2025 unveils the UK's top biomedical science programmes. Discover which universities lead in research, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this crucial field.
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers a major shift in UK computer science education. Discover which universities are leading in AI, cybersecurity, and graduate prospects in this definitive ranking.
Groundbreaking research from the UK uses CRISPR gene-editing technology to create horses with significantly improved muscle growth and running endurance, revolutionising equine sports and veterinary science.
Leading scientists face escalating threats and harassment from coordinated disinformation campaigns, undermining public health and climate action. An investigation into the alarming new frontline for researchers.
The ABC's iconic programme, The Science Show, marks a monumental 50 years on air, all under the stewardship of its legendary presenter Robyn Williams. Discover how this Australian institution shaped public understanding of science.
Scientists from the University of Huddersfield have cracked the code on pouring the ideal pint of Guinness. Discover the exact 45-degree angle and two-part pour technique to achieve the perfect creamy head every time.
A Florida courtroom descended into chaos as a large alligator ambled through the building, forcing a judge to halt proceedings in a high-profile case. The bizarre incident, captured on security footage, highlights the unpredictable wildlife encounters com
A federal judge has delivered a major blow to Donald Trump's proposal to house alligators on Alcatraz Island, ruling the bizarre plan a clear violation of US animal welfare laws. The ruling halts a publicity stunt widely condemned by wildlife experts.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston left fans and opponents baffled with an utterly bizarre and intense warm-up routine ahead of the game against the New York Giants. The spectacle, involving frantic crawling and unconventional drills, has gone
In a stunning rally revelation, former US President Donald Trump claimed his leadership was pivotal to a World War Two victory, rewriting history in a speech that has left critics and historians baffled.
Dive into the surreal world of David Lynch. From his fear of trees to the Twin Peaks cherry pie conspiracy, we rank the most utterly strange facts about the cult filmmaker.
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney sparks bewilderment and amusement by launching a limited-edition 'bathwater' scented soap bar with American Eagle, a marketing stunt that has left fans and critics divided.
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has sparked disbelief and debate by partnering with a soap brand to literally sell jars of her used bathwater. The controversial promotion for 'Sydney Sweeney Soaps' has divided fans and critics alike.
Kim Kardashian has left her legion of followers utterly baffled after posting a series of cryptic videos of her kitchen sink, sparking a frenzy of wild conspiracy theories and concerned comments.
In a bizarre event that has stunned experts, a vast section of the Atlantic Ocean has mysteriously disappeared from the coast of North Carolina's Outer Banks. The National Park Service is investigating the unprecedented phenomenon, leaving locals and scie
Renowned physicist Brian Cox delivers a scathing critique of the UK government's science funding, warning of a 'catastrophic failure of ambition' that threatens to dismantle Britain's world-leading research reputation.
Vladimir Putin made a dramatic entrance at a summit with Donald Trump, arriving on a custom-built, ice-cooled motorbike. The bizarre spectacle, which left the former US President utterly perplexed, is being analysed as a calculated display of Russian stre
The Royal Society faces a major backlash and accusations of 'erasing women' after its prestigious award for women in science was opened to biological males who identify as female. Supreme Court judge Lady Haldane is at the centre of the storm.
Former X Factor star Diana Vickers shares a surreal story about being invited to Leonardo DiCaprio's house after a chance meeting in London.
Firefighters in Connecticut had to free a man who became trapped in a children's playground slide in a bizarre incident.
A strange outbreak of 'zombie squirrels' has been reported in Maine and Canada, leaving experts baffled. Discover the science behind this eerie phenomenon.
Residents in Maine report eerie encounters with 'zombie' squirrels and 'Frankenstein' rabbits, sparking concerns over a potential wildlife disease outbreak.
A strange new wildlife phenomenon has emerged in the US, with reports of 'zombie squirrels' displaying tentacle-like growths on their faces. Experts weigh in on the bizarre condition.
A fascinating study uncovers the strangest and most tragic deaths in Tudor England, from bizarre accidents to shocking misfortunes that shaped history.
Donald Trump's latest rally took a wild turn with 11 jaw-dropping moments that left audiences stunned. From bizarre claims to fiery rants, here's what you missed.