Women escape death in balcony collapse horror
Shocking CCTV captures the moment two women narrowly escape death when their balcony collapses beneath them during a casual gathering in a terrifying structural failure.
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Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services
Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.
Pig liver successfully filters human blood in transplant trial
Revolutionary xenotransplantation procedure offers new hope for thousands on organ waiting lists as scientists achieve unprecedented success with genetically engineered pig liver supporting human patient.
Artificial Lightning Makes Our Technology Safer
Discover how British engineers are harnessing the power of simulated lightning strikes to test and protect everything from aircraft to household electronics from nature's most powerful electrical forces.
Walking China's 625m High Bridge - World's Highest
Experience the dizzying journey across China's record-breaking Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou, standing 625 metres above ground - higher than the Shard skyscraper.
Christmas train cancellations: Major routes shut for engineering
Holiday travel plans face massive disruption as Network Rail announces extensive Christmas engineering works affecting major stations including Paddington and King's Cross.
Christmas rail chaos: Major UK train disruption planned
Network Rail announces extensive Christmas railway shutdown affecting key routes across Britain from December 24th to January 2nd, with engineering works causing widespread cancellations.
Madrid Building Collapse Injures Three
Emergency services rushed to central Madrid after a multi-storey building partially collapsed, leaving three people with minor injuries. Latest updates on the structural failure investigation.
The Block Judges Stunned by 'Fundamental Flaw' in Shed
Shayne, Marty, and Neale left speechless as major structural error threatens to derail garden week on the hit renovation show. The shocking revelation could prove catastrophic for the competing teams.
Christmas train chaos: Major UK rail works announced
Rail passengers face significant disruption this Christmas as Network Rail announces extensive engineering works across key routes including the West Coast Main Line and services to Heathrow Airport.
Alien DNA Found in Humans? Study Reveals Genetic Evidence
Shocking new scientific research proposes that humanity's genetic blueprint contains evidence of extraterrestrial manipulation, challenging everything we know about human evolution.
Dyson profits hit £1.4bn despite revenue decline
British technology powerhouse Dyson reports impressive profit growth to £1.4 billion despite revenue decline, showcasing remarkable resilience in turbulent global markets.
Indonesia School Collapse: Death Toll Hits 14
Tragedy deepens in Indonesia as emergency crews recover more victims from collapsed school building, with search operations continuing for missing persons amid growing community anguish.
The Railway That Revolutionised British Travel
Discover how the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, opened in 1830, revolutionised transport and created the blueprint for modern rail travel that we know today.
Optus outage left SA ambulance without emergency alerts
A major Optus network failure prevented emergency alerts from reaching South Australian ambulance services, raising serious concerns about public safety and telecommunications reliability.
Manchester synagogue terror alert failure exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a major mobile network failure prevented Manchester's Jewish community from receiving emergency terror attack warnings during synagogue services, raising serious security concerns.
Bronx Building Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway
A partial building collapse in New York's Bronx district has triggered a massive emergency response as rescue teams search for survivors amidst the rubble. Multiple injuries reported as residents describe chaos and devastation.
Bake Off's Iain Ross announces shock career change
Former Bake Off contestant Iain Ross reveals he's leaving his engineering career behind to pursue his true passion in a heartfelt social media announcement that has fans cheering.
World's tallest bridge opens in China, dwarfs Eiffel Tower
China unveils its latest engineering marvel: a suspension bridge towering 1,826 feet above a valley, connecting remote mountain regions and setting new global records for altitude and ambition.
World's tallest pedestrian bridge opens in Portugal
Portugal unveils the world's tallest bridge, standing at 280 metres above the River Paiva, creating a spectacular new landmark and transforming travel between Arouca and Canelas.
LA Skyscraper Collapse Simulation Reveals Earthquake Risk
A terrifying new simulation shows a 48-storey Los Angeles skyscraper collapsing during a major earthquake, exposing critical flaws in modern steel-frame designs and raising urgent safety questions for cities worldwide.
Professor Chris Calladine, DNA Structure Pioneer, Dies at 89
A tribute to the life and extraordinary interdisciplinary work of Professor Chris Calladine, the Cambridge academic whose insights into DNA and structural engineering left an indelible mark on science.
Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk
A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.
Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos
A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.
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.
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
Blue Eyes Aren't Actually Blue: Scientific Revelation
Groundbreaking research reveals blue eyes are a structural colour illusion rather than containing true pigment. Discover the fascinating science behind this genetic mutation affecting 10% of Britons.
UK Mechanical Engineering Uni Rankings 2025 Revealed
Exclusive 2025 rankings reveal the UK's best universities for mechanical engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects according to the latest Guardian data.
Best UK Universities for Engineering 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 engineering rankings are out! Discover which UK universities lead in general engineering, with Cambridge retaining the crown and surprising climbs shaking up the league table.
UK's Top Aerospace Engineering Universities 2025
Exclusive guide to Britain's best aerospace engineering degrees. Discover which universities lead in space tech, astronautics, and aircraft design according to the latest Guardian rankings.
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