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.
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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.
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'.
New Zealand Makes Māori History Compulsory in Schools
New Zealand's education system undergoes historic transformation as Māori history becomes compulsory in national curriculum. Discover the groundbreaking changes shaping Aotearoa's future.
Kate Mosse's Feminist History for Every Day Review
Discover Kate Mosse's groundbreaking feminist history book featuring 365 women who shaped our world. Explore their untold stories and lasting impact today.
Interactive Map Reveals Vast Roman Road Network
Discover how modern technology reveals the astonishing scale and sophistication of ancient Rome's transportation system that connected an empire spanning three continents.
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.
Sarajevo's fragile peace three decades after siege
Three decades after the longest siege in modern history, Sarajevo reveals a complex tapestry of resilience and lingering trauma. Discover how this European capital continues to navigate the delicate balance between remembrance and moving forward.
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.
Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho
Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.
This Week in History: Gunpowder Plot to Berlin Wall
Explore the dramatic historical events that shaped Britain and the world during this pivotal week, from treasonous plots to revolutionary moments that changed global politics forever.
Britain's Golden Age of Magic Revealed
Rachel Morris's compelling new book reveals how Victorian magicians transformed entertainment and paved the way for modern show business in this fascinating historical exploration.
PIX Magazine: Australia's Lost Visual History Rediscovered
A stunning new exhibition unveils forgotten photographic treasures from PIX Magazine, capturing Australia's social transformation from the 1930s to 1970s through groundbreaking photojournalism.
Medieval mass grave reveals Spain's violent religious past
Archaeologists discover 13th-century skeletons in Spain showing evidence of violent deaths during Christian consolidation, challenging historical narratives of peaceful conversion.
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.
Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter
A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.
Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On
Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.
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.
Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students
Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.
Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal
Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.
1970s Lesbian Activists: Britain's Forgotten Warriors
A groundbreaking documentary uncovers the radical lesbian activists who organised resistance movements and fought for women's rights during the turbulent 1970s in Britain.
Mount Rushmore's hidden Native American history revealed
As Mount Rushmore celebrates its centenary, new initiatives are finally acknowledging the sacred land's painful history and the Native American tribes displaced for this American monument.
Instagram Introduces Watch History for Reels
Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.
Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo
Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.
Ancient Egyptians attempted cancer surgery 4,000 years ago
Groundbreaking research reveals Egyptian physicians attempted cancer surgery centuries earlier than previously thought, rewriting medical history with astonishing discovery.
How a British quarrel named Melbourne
The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.
Nuclear chemistry pioneer Darleane Hoffman dies at 97
Celebrating the extraordinary life of Darleane Hoffman, the trailblazing nuclear chemist who confirmed element 106's existence and transformed our understanding of the periodic table. Her groundbreaking work earned her the National Medal of Science and in
Fulham Palace makes Black History Month permanent
The former Bishop of London's residence launches permanent Black history programme, confronting its colonial past through new exhibitions and educational initiatives.
French Crown Jewels Sold Off in 1887, Expert Reveals
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
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