Melanie Quin: Science Centre Pioneer Dies Aged 66
Remembering Melanie Quin, whose charm and intellect transformed UK and European science centres. Discover the legacy of a true STEM communication pioneer.
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MP Challenges Government Over CSIRO Funding Cuts
Labor MP Ed Husic demands Treasury funding for CSIRO after 350 job cuts, comparing science investment to $600m PNG football initiative. Read the full analysis.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Flat Earth Conspiracy Reaches Big Brother House
Big Brother housemates declare themselves Flat Earthers, claiming space is fake. A scientist delivers a brutal verdict debunking their myths. Read the full story.
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.
Scientists Reveal Why You're Salting Pasta Water Wrong
Groundbreaking research from UK universities exposes the common kitchen mistake that's ruining your pasta dishes and reveals the scientifically-proven method for perfect seasoning.
Massive Earth anomaly discovered beneath surface
Groundbreaking research reveals a mysterious 'blob' of material deep within Earth's mantle that could dramatically reshape our understanding of climate change and planetary evolution.
Earth's Final Countdown: Sun to Swallow Planet
Groundbreaking astronomical research reveals the precise timeline of Earth's ultimate destruction as our expanding sun engulfs the inner solar system in a spectacular cosmic finale.
Scientists Discover Unexplained Mass Deep Inside Earth
Groundbreaking research reveals colossal anomalous mass 2,900km below Earth's surface, challenging our understanding of planetary formation and evolution.
COVID Airborne Expert and Indigenous Researcher Win Science Prize
Professor Lidia Morawska's groundbreaking work on COVID-19 airborne transmission earns Australia's top science honour, while Michael Wear's Indigenous knowledge research shares the spotlight in landmark awards ceremony.
Why Whipped Cream Melts: The Science Explained
Discover the fascinating physics behind why your perfectly whipped cream eventually turns back to liquid, and learn the scientific secrets to making it last longer.
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.
Boring Billion: Ancient Planets Perfect for Life
Groundbreaking research reveals that planets during Earth's 'Boring Billion' period had perfect conditions for life to thrive, rewriting our understanding of when life could first emerge in the universe.
Year 3000 Earth predictions prove Busted were right
Exclusive scientific projections reveal how climate change will radically transform our planet by the year 3000, with rising sea levels and extreme temperatures creating an almost unrecognisable world.
Australia's Critical Minerals: Albanese Under Fire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting criticism over Australia's critical minerals strategy, with experts warning the nation risks becoming a 'quarry with a flag' rather than securing genuine economic sovereignty.
Super-Earth Found That Could Host Alien Life
Scientists have identified a nearby exoplanet just 137 light-years away that shows promising signs of being a 'water world' with potential conditions suitable for life, marking a significant breakthrough in the search for habitable planets.
Habitable Super-Earth Discovered 40 Light-Years Away
Scientists have identified a remarkable 'super-Earth' exoplanet orbiting within its star's habitable zone, making it a prime candidate in the search for extraterrestrial life beyond our solar system.
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
Earth's Second Moon Confirmed by NASA Until 2083
NASA confirms Earth has captured a 'quasi-moon' - asteroid 2023 FW13 that will accompany our planet in a remarkable cosmic dance for the next six decades before drifting away.
NI environmental watchdog plan halted despite promises
Stormont's failure to establish a promised independent Environmental Protection Agency leaves Northern Ireland as the only UK nation without dedicated environmental oversight, drawing fierce criticism from campaigners.
Trump's Australia minerals deal targets China dominance
Former President Donald Trump plans to secure US access to Australia's rare earth minerals in a strategic move to counter China's global supply chain dominance, according to senior advisers.
US-Australia Sign Multibillion-Dollar Minerals Pact
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former President Donald Trump seal landmark agreement to secure vital mineral supply chains, boosting both nations' economic and national security interests.
Australia-US Critical Minerals Deal Sealed at White House
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump forge strategic alliance on critical minerals, positioning Australia as key supplier to US defence and tech sectors while navigating diplomatic tensions.
Rare Earth Firm Scraps UK Plant Plans
A leading rare earth materials company has abruptly cancelled plans to build a major processing plant in the UK, dealing a significant setback to Britain's critical minerals strategy and green technology ambitions.
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.
US Bets Big to Break China's Rare Earth Monopoly
The Biden administration makes unprecedented investments in Western rare earth companies to secure critical minerals and challenge China's market dominance in green technology.
Earth's inner core rotation slows dramatically
Groundbreaking research reveals Earth's solid inner core has been slowing its rotation since 2010, potentially altering day length and affecting global magnetic fields in unprecedented ways.
Simple experiment proves Earth is round, debunks flat theory
A straightforward scientific demonstration using basic equipment has delivered another decisive blow to flat Earth beliefs, demonstrating the curvature of our planet beyond reasonable doubt.
US-China Rare Earths Showdown in Beijing Talks
In a critical diplomatic mission, US Treasury Secretary meets Chinese officials amid escalating tensions over rare earth minerals, port fees, and IMF concerns about global trade fragmentation.
Earth's magnetic field develops growing weak spot
Scientists discover a rapidly expanding weak spot in Earth's protective magnetic shield over South America and the South Atlantic, raising concerns about satellite failures and radiation exposure.
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