DfE Refuses to Pay £1.2m Debt to Greenwich University
The Department for Education faces intense criticism after failing to pay the University of Greenwich over £1.2 million for a Medway campus building, sparking a major financial and political row.
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Boris Johnson pressured over private office funding rules
Former PM Boris Johnson is under fire to clarify how his private office ensures compliance with strict political funding regulations amid growing transparency concerns.
British Scientists Create CRISPR-Edited Super Horses
Groundbreaking research from the UK uses CRISPR gene-editing technology to create horses with significantly improved muscle growth and running endurance, revolutionising equine sports and veterinary science.
UK's Brain Drain: Scientists Forced Abroad By Funding Failures
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the UK is losing its world-class scientific talent to Germany and the US as chronic government underfunding and bureaucracy cripple innovation.
UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Science Under Siege: Weaponised Disinformation Targets Experts
Leading scientists face escalating threats and harassment from coordinated disinformation campaigns, undermining public health and climate action. An investigation into the alarming new frontline for researchers.
Trump Vows Drastic Foreign Aid Cuts If Re-Elected
Former US President Donald Trump vows to drastically cut foreign aid and overhaul international spending if re-elected, targeting organisations like the WHO and UN and pledging to renegotiate fundamental agreements, a move set to redefine global alliances
Northwestern University President Resigns Over Trump Funding Cuts
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
Trump Administration Cuts Harvard Funding in Political Strike
The Trump administration has moved to sever federal funding to Harvard University, citing concerns over free speech, foreign influence, and institutional bias. This decision sends shockwaves through the academic world and raises questions about the politi
700,000 GCSE Students Lack Physics Teachers in UK Crisis
A severe shortage of specialist physics teachers is leaving hundreds of thousands of GCSE students without proper instruction, threatening the UK's future in science and technology.
Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government
In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.
ABC's The Science Show with Robyn Williams marks 50 years on air
The ABC's iconic programme, The Science Show, marks a monumental 50 years on air, all under the stewardship of its legendary presenter Robyn Williams. Discover how this Australian institution shaped public understanding of science.
NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
Physicists Reveal The Secret Formula For The Perfect Pint
Scientists from the University of Huddersfield have cracked the code on pouring the ideal pint of Guinness. Discover the exact 45-degree angle and two-part pour technique to achieve the perfect creamy head every time.
UK Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.
NHS spends £6.9m on spin doctors during GP crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
Trump Threatens University Funding Over Campus Protests
The Trump administration threatens to slash federal funding from US universities that fail to curb anti-government protests, sparking a fierce debate over free speech and academic independence.
Oxford Scientist Claims Mathematical Proof for God's Existence
A groundbreaking paper by Dr. Alex Andrews from the University of Oxford uses formal logic and mathematics to argue for the existence of God, challenging atheistic worldviews and sparking intense debate among academics.
NASA returns ancient asteroid dust older than the Sun
In a landmark achievement for space exploration, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has successfully delivered pristine samples from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu. This cosmic treasure trove, containing material predating our solar system, promises to
Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis
London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.
Edinburgh University's Racist Skull Collection Exposed
A shocking investigation uncovers how the University of Edinburgh's 19th-century anatomy collection was used to promote racist ideologies and justify British colonial rule, as the institution now grapples with this dark chapter.
Doctor Who's New Era: BBC & Disney Forge Global Deal
The BBC and Disney have announced a groundbreaking global partnership to launch the new era of Doctor Who, starring Ncuti Gatwa, with a simultaneous worldwide release on Disney+.
Arctic Ice Melt Slows Unexpectedly, Baffling Scientists
In a startling twist that challenges climate models, researchers discover a mysterious slowdown in Arctic sea ice melt, prompting a urgent scientific quest for answers in the face of rising global temperatures.
Brian Cox: UK Science Cuts a 'Catastrophic Failure'
Renowned physicist Brian Cox delivers a scathing critique of the UK government's science funding, warning of a 'catastrophic failure of ambition' that threatens to dismantle Britain's world-leading research reputation.
Meanwhile on Earth: French sci-fi explores dark alien ethics
A profound and unsettling French science fiction film forces audiences to confront humanity's darkest impulses when faced with extraterrestrial visitors. This cerebral thriller explores the terrifying moral abyss of first contact.
Arctic Sea Ice Melt Slows, Baffling Scientists
In a surprising twist for climate science, the rapid melt of Arctic sea ice has shown a significant and unexpected slowdown over the past decade, challenging existing models and forcing a major rethink of our understanding of the polar region's future.
Circular Motion Review: A World Spinning Out of Control
Delve into Alex Foster's breathtaking debut novel, 'Circular Motion', a high-concept thriller where the Earth's rotation accelerates, hurtling society towards chaos. A masterful blend of climate fiction and human drama.
Spring-Loaded Flower Stamens Actively Target Pollinators
Groundbreaking research reveals the explosive mechanics of flower stamens, a sophisticated evolutionary adaptation that ensures plant reproduction by actively targeting pollinators.
Royal Society criticised over trans entrants for women's award
The Royal Society faces a major backlash and accusations of 'erasing women' after its prestigious award for women in science was opened to biological males who identify as female. Supreme Court judge Lady Haldane is at the centre of the storm.
Oxford Scientists Date The 'True Cross' In Historic Finding
A stunning scientific analysis of a purported fragment of the True Cross from the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ has revealed its true age, challenging centuries of Christian tradition and belief. Oxford University researchers deliver their verdict.
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