Leading UK researchers argue that replacing animal testing entirely remains scientifically impossible despite new technologies. Discover why biology's complexity demands continued animal research for medical advances.
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 San Diego Zoo mourns the loss of Gramma, its beloved 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise. Remember her legacy by enjoying her favourite foods. Read her remarkable story.
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.
Zoo records keeper Rosemary Fletcher-Jones warns tortoises need varied nutrition, not just lettuce. Discover healthy alternatives and observe your pet's garden habits.
Health officials investigate multistate Salmonella outbreak connected to pet bearded dragons. 17 infected, 6 hospitalised, 1 death reported. Learn safety measures.
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.
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.
Shocking footage captures the heart-stopping moment a Borneo tour guide fights for breath as a massive python constricts around his neck during a jungle demonstration gone wrong.
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.
Dramatic escape of research monkeys in Mississippi sparks major containment operation and raises questions about animal transport safety protocols.
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.
Groundbreaking research reveals new light-activated cancer treatment that targets tumours with precision, potentially replacing harsh chemotherapy with fewer side effects.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly hunting techniques of snakes, with high-speed footage showing how they calculate perfect strike angles in milliseconds before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.
Scientists discover that listening to Pink Floyd activates specific brain patterns that could transform treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients in revolutionary breakthrough.
The NHS launches groundbreaking genetic research initiative with Cancer Research UK, aiming to decode DNA of millions to revolutionise early cancer detection and personalised treatments.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how a combination of lithium and trametinib could slow ageing processes and help people live longer, healthier lives.
Walkers at a popular UK nature reserve were stunned to encounter a massive snake measuring several feet long, with experts now investigating the mysterious reptile's origins.
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.
Groundbreaking research from London's Institute of Cancer Research develops new RNA-based testing method that could revolutionise how we detect and monitor cancer, offering new hope for patients.
Groundbreaking research reveals how naked mole rats defy ageing through superior DNA repair mechanisms, offering potential breakthroughs for human health and longevity treatments.
A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.
A spectacularly preserved ichthyosaur fossil, dubbed one of Britain's most significant paleontological finds, has been discovered on the Jurassic Coast by passionate fossil hunters.