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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.

China's astronauts host first space barbecue in orbit

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have successfully tested a revolutionary electric oven, cooking meals including grilled fish and beef in zero gravity - a major advancement for long-duration space missions.

Chinese Space Station Dodges Space Junk Threat

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station performed emergency manoeuvres to avoid collision with space debris, highlighting the escalating danger of orbital junk threatening global space operations.

NASA: Astronaut's DNA changed after year in space

Exclusive: NASA astronaut Scott Kelly experienced fundamental DNA changes during his record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station, reveals groundbreaking twin study with earthbound brother Mark.

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.

1950s British UFO Mystery Finally Solved

Newly uncovered documents reveal startling details about a mysterious 1950s space phenomenon that had British scientists and military officials completely stumped for decades.

BBC's Space Documentary Reveals NASA's Dark Secrets

Christopher Stevens delivers a gripping review of the BBC's explosive new documentary revealing the dark secrets of NASA's early space programme - from institutional sexism to personal tragedies that haunted astronauts' families.

European Giants Form Alliance to Challenge SpaceX

A powerful European consortium led by Airbus, Leonardo and Thales is mounting a serious challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX dominance in the satellite launch market, backed by significant EU investment.

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

Space debris crashes on Australian farm

A mysterious object from space crashes into remote Australian farmland, with experts pointing to Chinese rocket debris as the likely culprit in this extraordinary celestial incident.

Interstellar: From divisive film to meme phenomenon

Christopher Nolan's epic space odyssey Interstellar has transformed from a critically debated masterpiece into a cultural touchstone, dominating internet memes and finding new life a decade after its release.

Space debris discovered near Australian mining town

A large, unidentified metallic object suspected to be space debris has been discovered in the remote Western Australian outback near Newman, sparking an international investigation into its origins.

EU space shield plan amid Russia satellite attack fears

European officials unveil ambitious space defence strategy as concerns mount that Russian attacks on Western satellites could invoke NATO's collective defence clause, potentially sparking full-scale conflict.

Earth-Sized Planet Discovered in Our Solar System

Groundbreaking research from the University of Arizona reveals a mysterious Earth-sized planet lurking in our solar system's outer reaches, challenging everything we know about planetary science.

Celestial Hybrid Discovered Between Jupiter and Neptune

Astronomers have identified a remarkable celestial object orbiting between Jupiter and Neptune that displays characteristics of both asteroids and comets, challenging our understanding of solar system classifications.

NASA Chief Backs Musk's Mars Mission Plans

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson reveals surprising support for Elon Musk's SpaceX Mars colonisation plans, highlighting growing partnership between space agency and private sector in new space race.

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.

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