Nobel physicist Chen Ning Yang dies aged 102
The scientific world mourns the passing of Chen Ning Yang, the revolutionary physicist whose work transformed modern physics and earned him the Nobel Prize at just 35.
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Police baffled by ringed UFO defying physics
Police officers in Minneapolis witnessed a mysterious ring-shaped UFO performing impossible aerial manoeuvres that defy known laws of physics during a dramatic night-time encounter.
Nobel Physicist Chen Ning Yang Dies Aged 103
The scientific world mourns the loss of Chen Ning Yang, the Chinese-American Nobel Prize-winning physicist whose groundbreaking work redefined particle physics and left an indelible mark on 20th-century science.
UK scientists crack fusion code with lithium breakthrough
British researchers achieve major nuclear fusion milestone using lithium to tame super-hot plasma, bringing limitless clean energy closer to reality.
First Photo of Dark Matter Captured by Scientists
Groundbreaking research unveils the first photographic evidence of dark matter, the invisible cosmic scaffolding that makes up 85% of our universe, in a discovery that could rewrite physics textbooks.
2025 Nobel Prize Winners: The Science Breakthroughs
Dive into the extraordinary discoveries honoured by the 2025 Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine. From quantum frontiers to medical breakthroughs, explore the research reshaping our world.
Nobel Physics Prize 2024 Winners Announced
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honours three visionary physicists whose groundbreaking work on quantum phenomena and cosmic mysteries has transformed modern science.
Einstein's violin hidden from Nazis sells for £1 million
Albert Einstein's treasured violin, which the genius physicist safeguarded from Nazi persecution, has fetched over £1 million in a fierce bidding war that captivated collectors worldwide.
Scientist learns of Nobel Prize win during digital detox
In an ironic twist of modern life, a leading UK scientist learned of his Nobel Prize triumph while completely disconnected from technology during a digital detox retreat in the American wilderness.
Quantum Pioneer's Untold Nobel Story
Discover how British physicist John Clarke's revolutionary work on quantum mechanical tunnelling reshaped modern technology yet missed Nobel recognition, in this exclusive deep dive into scientific legacy.
Nobel Physics Prize for Quantum Entanglement Research
Three pioneering scientists have been honoured with the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics that could transform computing and secure communications.
Nobel Prize 2024 announcements delayed unexpectedly
In an extraordinary move, the Nobel Foundation has delayed the 2024 prize announcements amid ongoing controversies, marking a significant departure from tradition for the prestigious awards.
Dark Matter Myth Busted: Universe Works Without It
Revolutionary research challenges decades of scientific consensus, suggesting dark matter doesn't exist and proposing a radical new understanding of cosmic forces that could rewrite physics textbooks.
UC Berkeley celebrates 26th Nobel Prize winner
The University of California, Berkeley cements its status as a Nobel Prize powerhouse with its 26th laureate, joining an elite circle of institutions with multiple Nobel winners across diverse scientific fields.
'Ghost Signal' From Parallel Universe Detected?
Astrophysicists are abuzz after detecting a mysterious signal with a bizarre 'backwards' signature, sparking extraordinary theories of a parallel universe or a detectable wormhole. This discovery in Antarctica could rewrite the laws of physics.
China's Particle Lab Challenges Universe's Fundamental Laws
Exclusive: Scientists at China's BESIII detector are challenging fundamental laws of physics by trapping mysterious subatomic particles in a bid to unravel the universe's deepest secrets and the matter-antimatter paradox.
UK Physics Crisis: 25% of Departments Face Closure
A major new survey by the Institute of Physics uncovers a severe crisis, with 25% of UK university physics departments at risk of shutting down due to funding shortfalls and falling student numbers, threatening the nation's scientific future.
UK Scientists Hail China's Ghost Particle Discovery
British physicists at the University of Sheffield celebrate a landmark achievement from China's JUNO neutrino observatory, set to become the world's most powerful particle detector by 2025, unlocking cosmic secrets.
UK's Top Physics Universities 2025 Revealed
Exclusive analysis of the 2025 Guardian University Guide rankings for Physics. Discover which UK institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects.
Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher
Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.
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.
Government scraps physics GCSE and A-Level research project
Exclusive: The Department for Education has abruptly terminated a flagship research programme designed to revolutionise physics teaching, sparking outrage from academics and scientists.
French A-Level overtakes physics in popularity shift
French has surged past physics in A-Level popularity, reflecting a growing trend among UK students to prioritise modern languages over traditional sciences.
A-Level French and Physics decline as Chinese rises
Recent data reveals a significant drop in A-Level entries for French and Physics, while Chinese language studies experience a notable rise among UK students.
Quantum physics pioneer Bert Wraith dies at 78
A tribute to the life and groundbreaking contributions of Bert Wraith, the pioneering physicist whose work reshaped our understanding of quantum mechanics.
CERN nears answer to why matter exists over antimatter
Groundbreaking experiments at CERN reveal new insights into the imbalance between matter and antimatter, potentially explaining why the universe didn't annihilate itself after the Big Bang.
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