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Einstein's Theory Solves 'Oumuamua Mystery

Groundbreaking research reveals how Einstein's general relativity explains the unexpected path alteration of our solar system's first interstellar visitor, 'Oumuamua, rewriting cosmic understanding.

Mathematical proof debunks universe simulation theory

Groundbreaking research from Oxford University reveals mathematical proof challenging the popular simulation hypothesis, suggesting our reality operates on fundamentally different principles than any conceivable computer simulation.

Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.

DJ Screw: Remembering The Hip-Hop Pioneer

The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.

Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86

Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.

Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer

New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.

Nobel physicist Chen Ning Yang dies aged 102

The scientific world mourns the passing of Chen Ning Yang, the revolutionary physicist whose work transformed modern physics and earned him the Nobel Prize at just 35.

Police baffled by ringed UFO defying physics

Police officers in Minneapolis witnessed a mysterious ring-shaped UFO performing impossible aerial manoeuvres that defy known laws of physics during a dramatic night-time encounter.

Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79

Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.

Nobel Physicist Chen Ning Yang Dies Aged 103

The scientific world mourns the loss of Chen Ning Yang, the Chinese-American Nobel Prize-winning physicist whose groundbreaking work redefined particle physics and left an indelible mark on 20th-century science.

First Photo of Dark Matter Captured by Scientists

Groundbreaking research unveils the first photographic evidence of dark matter, the invisible cosmic scaffolding that makes up 85% of our universe, in a discovery that could rewrite physics textbooks.

Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91

Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.

2025 Nobel Prize Winners: The Science Breakthroughs

Dive into the extraordinary discoveries honoured by the 2025 Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine. From quantum frontiers to medical breakthroughs, explore the research reshaping our world.

Nobel Physics Prize 2024 Winners Announced

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honours three visionary physicists whose groundbreaking work on quantum phenomena and cosmic mysteries has transformed modern science.

Quantum Pioneer's Untold Nobel Story

Discover how British physicist John Clarke's revolutionary work on quantum mechanical tunnelling reshaped modern technology yet missed Nobel recognition, in this exclusive deep dive into scientific legacy.

Nobel Prize 2024 announcements delayed unexpectedly

In an extraordinary move, the Nobel Foundation has delayed the 2024 prize announcements amid ongoing controversies, marking a significant departure from tradition for the prestigious awards.

Hollywood star secretly invented Wi-Fi technology

The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.

Dark Matter Myth Busted: Universe Works Without It

Revolutionary research challenges decades of scientific consensus, suggesting dark matter doesn't exist and proposing a radical new understanding of cosmic forces that could rewrite physics textbooks.

UC Berkeley celebrates 26th Nobel Prize winner

The University of California, Berkeley cements its status as a Nobel Prize powerhouse with its 26th laureate, joining an elite circle of institutions with multiple Nobel winners across diverse scientific fields.

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