Campaigners reveal BP's contractual control over a Science Museum teacher training project. Documents show the oil giant's sway over STEM education, sparking a growing boycott. Read the full investigation.
Dr Nancy Perham OBE, a renowned Cambridge cell biologist who transformed opportunities for women in science, has died aged 89. Discover her remarkable legacy.
A Korean mathematician has finally proven the solution to the infamous 'moving sofa problem' after seven years of work, a puzzle popularised by a Friends scene. Read the full story.
A Korean mathematician has finally solved the 60-year-old 'moving sofa problem' made famous by Friends. Discover the geometry puzzle's surprising solution.
Celebrate World Logic Day with a brain-teasing puzzle. Three friends, ten cookies, and a battle of wits. Can you deduce the rational solution? Test your deductive reasoning now.
Carol Vorderman posts a rare Instagram photo with her children, expressing immense pride in their 2025 successes and her honorary doctorate. Discover her family's latest achievements.
As we bid farewell to 2025, a unique square number year, mathematician Alex Bellos presents a new numerical puzzle. Can you make 26 using six 7s or four 3s? Dive into the world of recreational mathematics.
Mathematicians from Sheffield University have created a 'treegonometry' formula to calculate the perfect number of baubles, lights, and tinsel for your Christmas tree. Discover the science behind festive decor.
Discover how soap bubbles effortlessly solve a complex mathematical optimisation problem connecting four towns, revealing nature's genius where advanced calculus fails.
Discover how soap bubbles can solve a classic maths puzzle about connecting four towns with the shortest road network. A fascinating insight into nature's problem-solving abilities.
A Las Vegas charity wins a €100,000 F1 award to expand its hydroponic school farms, teaching STEM and nutrition to over half a million students across the US.
Remembering Melanie Quin, whose charm and intellect transformed UK and European science centres. Discover the legacy of a true STEM communication pioneer.
Maleha Khan, a 26-year-old ex-RAF pilot and PhD rocket scientist, breaks stereotypes by reaching the Miss England semi-finals. Discover her inspiring journey in STEM and aviation.
New research reveals persistent gender stereotypes in STEM fields, with careers in science and technology still perceived as masculine domains, creating barriers for girls and women.
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
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.
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.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honours three visionary physicists whose groundbreaking work on quantum phenomena and cosmic mysteries has transformed modern science.
Bridget Phillipson announces Labour's ambitious plan to transform UK education with STEM focus, criticising current government's approach and promising comprehensive reform.
A classic geometric puzzle, known as the T-Puzzle, is taking the internet by storm again. Can you solve this fiendishly simple challenge that tricks 95% of people on their first attempt?
A classic geometric puzzle, known as the T-Puzzle, is stumping minds online. With just four pieces, this century-old conundrum appears simple but reveals a fiendish challenge that tests spatial reasoning and patience.
British racing star Jamie Chadwick swaps the racetrack for the classroom, leading a dynamic STEM event at Silverstone to ignite a passion for science and engineering in students.
Discover the incredible 'Swordfish' Sudoku technique that's taking the UK by storm. This simple strategy can crack even the toughest puzzles, making you a Sudoku master in minutes.
A groundbreaking report reveals that girls' schools in the UK are producing a powerhouse of future female leaders in science, technology, engineering, and maths, dramatically outpacing mixed-gender institutions.
Zorien Royce, a 12-year-old from Illinois, has astounded experts by achieving a top 0.1% IQ score and joining the elite Mensa society, all while balancing school and a love for video games.
Exclusive: The Department for Education has abruptly terminated a flagship research programme designed to revolutionise physics teaching, sparking outrage from academics and scientists.
McDonald's UK launches a groundbreaking STEM-based strategy to revamp its iconic Big Mac meal, addressing long-standing customer feedback on value and experience.
New census data shows a significant increase in people born in England now living in Northern Ireland, raising questions about identity and the region's political future.
A glamorous Italian nuclear physicist has hit back at sexist trolls who bombarded her with abuse after she posted a video wearing a low-cut dress, sparking a debate on online misogyny.