Melanie Quin: Science Centre Pioneer Dies Aged 66
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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'.
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
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.
Skin cells transformed into human eggs and sperm
Groundbreaking research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals how ordinary skin cells can be transformed into viable sperm and eggs, potentially revolutionising fertility treatments and rewriting the rules of human reproduction.
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.
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.
Clifton Suitcase Murder Solved After 20 Year Mystery
A decades-old murder case involving a dismembered woman found in a suitcase near the Clifton Suspension Bridge has finally been solved through revolutionary DNA technology, revealing the identity of both victim and killer.
30% Stronger Concrete Made from Plastic Waste - UK Breakthrough
British scientists develop groundbreaking concrete that's 30% stronger while recycling plastic waste in major environmental construction innovation
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
UK scientists crack fusion code with lithium breakthrough
British researchers achieve major nuclear fusion milestone using lithium to tame super-hot plasma, bringing limitless clean energy closer to reality.
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.
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.
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.
UK scientists pioneer pig organ transplants for humans
Groundbreaking research from UK scientists could transform organ transplantation using genetically modified pigs, offering hope to thousands on waiting lists.
Science Proves Crispy Bacon Tastes Better
Discover the scientific reason why crispy bacon delivers superior flavour and texture compared to floppy rashers, according to professional chefs and food science experts.
Melbourne's Nobel Quest: DNA Breakthrough Could Win Chemistry Prize
University of Melbourne scientists make stunning breakthrough in molecular machinery, positioning Australia for its first Nobel Prize in Chemistry with revolutionary DNA-targeting technology.
Nobel Chemistry Prize 2025 for porous materials breakthrough
Three pioneering scientists have been honoured with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on porous materials that could transform everything from clean energy to medicine.
Putin's Immortality Quest Continues Stalin's Legacy
Exclusive investigation reveals how Russian leaders from Stalin to Putin have pursued scientific immortality through secret research programmes and controversial life-extension technologies.
New tool detects geological events with unprecedented precision
Groundbreaking new technology enables unprecedented detection of earthquakes, volcanic activity and other geological phenomena, potentially revolutionising disaster preparedness worldwide.
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