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.
Discover how Guardian cartoonist Edith Pritchett uses clever Venn diagrams to find humour in everything from royal family anxieties to the mysteries of household cleaning in her latest weekly collection.
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.
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.
Chat show king Graham Norton couldn't resist a biting political joke about Britain's leadership chaos during Eurovision coverage, creating an unforgettable TV moment that's got everyone talking.
Jimmy Carr returns with his trademark dark humour in Paramount+'s new series 'Am I The A-Hole?', dividing audiences with his politically incorrect comedy style and boundary-pushing content.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brings his signature wit to Count Dracula's contemporary struggles in his latest Guardian cartoon, offering a hilarious take on the vampire's eternal life in today's world.
Five experienced primary teachers reveal their secret weapon for managing energetic six and seven-year-olds: laughter. Discover practical strategies that transform classroom chaos into productive learning environments.
A former Apple worker named Sam Sung has revealed he legally changed his name to escape relentless mockery and workplace awkwardness due to his unfortunate similarity to the tech giant Samsung.
Discover the surprising adult humour hidden within the beloved Christmas classic Home Alone that flew completely over children's heads for decades.
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
Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after sharing a crude video mocking House Speaker Mike Johnson with scatological humour, raising questions about political decorum.
NBA team Philadelphia 76ers execute cringe-worthy initiation ritual on new draft pick Adem Bona during introductory press conference, leaving social media divided over the controversial tradition.
West Ham United forward Michail Antonio finds himself at the centre of an internet storm as his hilarious FA Cup commentary becomes the meme of the moment, capturing football fans' imaginations across social media.
Tim Robinson returns with a blistering workplace comedy that turns office politics into pure comic gold. Discover why this series delivers the biggest laughs of the year.
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.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian brilliantly exposes the real sources of literary inspiration, from everyday distractions to desperate deadlines.
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.
Discover the scientific reason why crispy bacon delivers superior flavour and texture compared to floppy rashers, according to professional chefs and food science experts.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Russian leaders from Stalin to Putin have pursued scientific immortality through secret research programmes and controversial life-extension technologies.
Stephen Collins' latest cartoon captures Britain's collective bewilderment as Ryan Gosling's pastry appears uninvited on smartphone screens nationwide.
Discover the heartwarming story of how Queen Camilla's unexpected wit and down-to-earth humour during a royal engagement created an unforgettable moment of connection with the public.
Comedian Michael Ward, better known as The Mad As Hell Kraken, shares his definitive list of the internet's most hilarious content that will leave you in stitches.
The Melbourne Demons have stolen the show on social media with a brilliantly witty 'police report' after St Kilda star Jack Steele had his Brownlow Medal votes stolen. A masterclass in Aussie Rules banter.
A witty look at the week's biggest UK stories through Edith Pritchett's satirical Venn diagrams, covering politics, home dentistry, and the quirks of British life.
Five decades since its chaotic debut, John Cleese's masterpiece 'Fawlty Towers' has been officially crowned the greatest British sitcom of all time in a landmark poll, proving the Torquay hotel's misery is truly timeless.
A chilling new report uncovers how authoritarian regimes worldwide are silencing comedians as a first step to crushing dissent. Satire is becoming a dangerous profession in the face of rising autocracy.
The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes have crowned the year's most bizarre yet thought-provoking research, from AI-composed sea shanties to the aerodynamics of cheese. Discover the science that makes you laugh, then think.