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Towering Achievement: Battleship Slime Crowned Tallest in History at London's Science Museum

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.

The Scottish Tea Bag Mystery: How a Simple Supermarket Find Sparked a Scientific Investigation

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.

Nuclear Pioneer Darleane Hoffman Dies at 97: The Scientist Who Revolutionised Element Discovery

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

Science in Crisis: CSIRO Faces Funding Collapse as Experts Demand Albanese Intervention

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 in Crisis: Australia's Premier Science Agency Faces Stealth Job Cuts and Staff Exodus

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.

Chefs Reveal Secret: Why Crispy Bacon Tastes Better According to Science

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.

The Kremlin's Quest for Eternal Life: How Stalin's Obsession Lives On in Putin's Russia

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.

Rogue Planet Discovered: Billions of Tonnes of Mysterious Mass Hurtling Through Our Cosmic Neighbourhood

Rogue Planet Discovered: Billions of Tonnes in Space

Astronomers have made a stunning discovery - a massive free-floating planet, weighing billions of tonnes, roaming untethered through space without orbiting any star. This cosmic wanderer challenges everything we know about planetary formation.

Cheers to Science! Ig Nobel Prize Awarded for Bizarre Study Proving Alcohol Helps You Speak a Foreign Language Better

Alcohol helps you speak foreign languages, says Ig Nobel winner

In a toast to quirky science, the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to an international team for their groundbreaking study that proves a moderate amount of alcohol can indeed improve self-perceived foreign language skills. Discover the hilari

Return of the Dodo: Scientists Edge Closer to De-Extinction of Iconic Bird | Exclusive

Dodo De-Extinction: Scientists Make Major Breakthrough

Groundbreaking genetic research brings the dream of resurrecting the extinct dodo bird one step closer to reality. Scientists achieve a major milestone in sequencing its genome, sparking both excitement and ethical debate.

CRISPR Breakthrough: British Scientists Genetically Edit Horses for Enhanced Stamina and Performance

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.

Mystery of the Cursed Skull: Baffled Scientists Stumped by Non-Human Cranium Fused to Cave Wall

Mystery Skull Fused to Cave Wall Is Not Human

A chilling discovery in an Italian cave has scientists questioning everything. A skull, unnaturally fused to a rock wall, has been revealed to be non-human, sparking a real-life archaeological enigma.

The Scientific Secret to the Perfect Pint: Physicists Reveal How to Avoid a Flat Head

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.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Makes History: Returns Ancient Asteroid Dust Older Than Our Sun to Earth

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

Brian Cox Slams UK Science Cuts: 'A Catastrophic Failure of Ambition' | Exclusive

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.

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