Sailor dies in faulty winch accident on global voyage
A 74-year-old sailor died after being pulled into a defective winch on his yacht off the Isle of Wight. The MAIB report reveals critical safety failures. Read the full investigation.
A 74-year-old sailor died after being pulled into a defective winch on his yacht off the Isle of Wight. The MAIB report reveals critical safety failures. Read the full investigation.
Science Minister Patrick Vallance announces strategy to reduce animal testing through AI and advanced technologies. Learn how this could transform medical research in Britain.
The Prince of Wales visited Colwyn Bay to commend the Marine Conservation Society's Youth Ocean Network for their vital work protecting Wales' precious coastline and marine life.
The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.
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'.
A pivotal 2012 study on gender bias in science hiring has been contradicted by a major replication. Discover how the new findings challenge established narratives on women in STEM.
Scientists achieve a world-first sighting of the elusive ginkgo-toothed beaked whale off Mexico's coast, a species previously known only from dead specimens. Discover the breakthrough.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford creates first-ever comprehensive atlas of mouse brain development, revealing critical windows that could transform understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals a revolutionary approach to prostate cancer treatment that could spare men debilitating side effects and transform recovery outcomes across the UK.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how specific gut bacteria strains could significantly increase your risk of developing coronary artery disease, opening new possibilities for prevention and treatment.
The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.
Shocking new research reveals a massive oxygen-starved zone expanding rapidly in the Pacific Ocean, threatening marine ecosystems and climate stability worldwide.
Hollywood icons Demi Moore and Bruce Willis set aside differences for charitable cause, joining celebrity-filled New York fundraiser supporting cutting-edge dementia research and awareness campaigns.
Exclusive underwater footage captures the extraordinary moment a humpback whale carefully removes remora fish from its body, revealing unprecedented interspecies behaviour in marine giants.
Cambridge scientists achieve unprecedented DNA mapping milestone that could revolutionise medicine and transform our understanding of genetic diseases
Independent MP Monique Ryan warns Australia must urgently boost medical innovation funding to counter devastating cuts to US research under Trump's administration, risking global health breakthroughs.
Marine scientists document unprecedented orca attacks on great white sharks off South African coast, revealing sophisticated hunting techniques that are reshaping the ocean's ecosystem.
A massive 20-foot basking shark has been discovered washed up on a Scottish beach, sparking scientific investigation and public fascination. The rare find offers researchers a unique opportunity to study these gentle giants of the deep.
Massive barrel jellyfish, some reaching the size of dustbin lids, are washing up on British beaches in record numbers. Marine experts explain this unusual phenomenon and what it means for UK waters.
Exclusive aerial footage captures the dramatic moment a pod of killer whales strategically hunts and kills a young great white shark off South Africa's coast, revealing unprecedented hunting behaviour.
Beachgoers across South West England issued urgent warning after multiple sightings of highly dangerous Portuguese man o'war creatures with venomous tentacles capable of causing excruciating pain and serious medical complications.
Groundbreaking underwater habitat designed by British marine experts could enable long-term human occupation of seabed, opening new frontiers in ocean exploration and research.
The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.
Dramatic escape of research monkeys in Mississippi sparks major containment operation and raises questions about animal transport safety protocols.
Marine scientists discover artificial reefs created by centuries-old shipwrecks are boosting fish populations around Britain's coast, offering new hope for sustainable fisheries.
Groundbreaking research reveals three major pathways causing ALS, offering new hope for targeted therapies that could slow or stop the devastating neurodegenerative disease's progression.
Australian authorities intercept massive illegal coral and marine life smuggling operation targeting the Great Barrier Reef, arresting four individuals in coordinated Melbourne raids.
Groundbreaking research uncovers mysterious marine organisms flourishing in complete darkness under Arctic sea ice, challenging everything we thought we knew about polar ecosystems.
Groundbreaking research reveals new light-activated cancer treatment that targets tumours with precision, potentially replacing harsh chemotherapy with fewer side effects.
A massive marine heatwave dubbed 'the Blob' has resurfaced in the Pacific Northwest, threatening marine ecosystems and raising concerns about climate change impacts on ocean temperatures.