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Government slashes CSIRO budget by 20%

The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.

Ancient mammoth RNA breakthrough could aid de-extinction

Scientists extract world's oldest RNA from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing new biological insights that could help bring extinct species back to life. Discover how this breakthrough transforms our understanding of prehistoric genetics.

Brain Development Atlas Offers Hope for Autism Treatment

Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford creates first-ever comprehensive atlas of mouse brain development, revealing critical windows that could transform understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.

Gut Bacteria Linked to Coronary Artery Disease Risk

Groundbreaking UK research reveals how specific gut bacteria strains could significantly increase your risk of developing coronary artery disease, opening new possibilities for prevention and treatment.

NHS seeks Down's syndrome adults for research

The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.

Demi Moore & Bruce Willis Unite for Dementia Gala

Hollywood icons Demi Moore and Bruce Willis set aside differences for charitable cause, joining celebrity-filled New York fundraiser supporting cutting-edge dementia research and awareness campaigns.

Harvard Medical School explosion: Two arrested

Two individuals face serious charges after an explosive device detonated at Harvard Medical School's genetics building, sparking a major terrorism investigation and campus lockdown.

Lifestyle cuts genetic obesity risk by half

New research shows that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the genetic risk of obesity by more than half, offering hope for those predisposed to weight gain.

Human Evolution Accelerates in Unprecedented Ways

Groundbreaking research reveals humans are evolving in ways never seen before, with natural selection actively shaping our genomes and removing harmful mutations at an accelerating pace.

Light-activated cancer treatment breakthrough

Groundbreaking research reveals new light-activated cancer treatment that targets tumours with precision, potentially replacing harsh chemotherapy with fewer side effects.

Snakes calculate angles before striking prey

Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly hunting techniques of snakes, with high-speed footage showing how they calculate perfect strike angles in milliseconds before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.

Child intelligence genes linked to longer lifespan

Groundbreaking UK research reveals children with genes for higher intelligence tend to live longer, healthier lives. Discover the fascinating connection between cognitive inheritance and longevity.

UK diverted Ukraine research funds to Brexit work

Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.

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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