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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Prohibition's role in strong cannabis crisis
Experts reveal how prohibition policies increased cannabis strength, worsening psychosis risks while medical cannabis shows therapeutic benefits. Read the full analysis.
Government slashes CSIRO budget by 20%
The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.
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'.
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.
Llama antibodies show promise in Alzheimer's breakthrough
Scientists discover that tiny antibodies from llamas could neutralise toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, offering new hope for treatment development.
UK scientists create most detailed DNA image ever made
Cambridge scientists achieve unprecedented DNA mapping milestone that could revolutionise medicine and transform our understanding of genetic diseases
Australia must fast-track medical funding as Trump cuts research
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.
Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Heart Repair Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Self-Healing Method
Revolutionary discovery reveals how to activate the heart's natural healing abilities, potentially transforming treatment for heart attack survivors and saving millions of lives worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
What happens to your body after death?
A fascinating medical exploration reveals the extraordinary biological processes that occur from the moment the heart stops beating to the final stages of decomposition.
Virus shrinks breast cancer tumours in breakthrough research
British scientists make revolutionary discovery using modified virus to shrink breast cancer tumours in mice, offering new hope for human treatment without chemotherapy side effects.
Brain implant restores sight to blind in UK breakthrough
Groundbreaking neurotechnology developed in the UK is enabling blind individuals to perceive visual information through a remarkable brain implant, transforming lives and challenging our understanding of sensory restoration.
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
Diamond artificial eye could restore sight to millions
Groundbreaking bionic eye containing millions of microscopic diamonds could revolutionise vision restoration for millions worldwide. British scientists develop unprecedented technology.
Cancer vaccine breakthrough could eliminate tumours
British scientists pioneer groundbreaking cancer vaccine technology that could eliminate tumours and prevent recurrence in major medical breakthrough
Laser breakthrough detects Alzheimer's years before symptoms
University of Strathclyde researchers discover revolutionary laser technology that could detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear, offering new hope for early intervention.
Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
Cancer 'super-vaccine' breakthrough stops disease progression
British scientists are developing a groundbreaking 'super-vaccine' that could stop cancer in its tracks by targeting multiple tumour types simultaneously. This revolutionary approach represents a major leap forward in oncology research.
Lab-grown cells form early human heart structure
British scientists achieve medical milestone as stem cells self-organise into early heart structure, opening new frontiers for congenital heart disease research and drug testing.
Science in Crisis: CSIRO Funding Collapse Demands Action
Australia's premier scientific organisation, CSIRO, confronts an existential threat as chronic underfunding triggers brain drain and research cuts. Scientific leaders issue urgent plea to Prime Minister Albanese to rescue national science capability.
Naked Mole Rats' Anti-Ageing Secret Unlocked
Groundbreaking research reveals how naked mole rats defy ageing through superior DNA repair mechanisms, offering potential breakthroughs for human health and longevity treatments.
Blood test breakthrough for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Groundbreaking research reveals a simple blood test can detect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with 91% accuracy, potentially ending years of diagnostic uncertainty for sufferers.
CSIRO faces stealth job cuts amid staff exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's national science agency CSIRO is undergoing silent staff reductions, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among researchers and scientists.
Australian tourist needs emergency heart surgery in Bali
An Australian father's dream Bali holiday turned into a medical crisis requiring emergency heart surgery, leaving his family facing enormous medical bills and a desperate race to bring him home.
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