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Quote of the Day by Rosalind Franklin: 'Your faith rests on the future of yourself and others as individuals, mine in the…' – Inspiring lessons on purpose, legacy, faith and why living for something bigger than yourself matters, from the unsung DNA hero

Quote of the Day by Rosalind Franklin: Franklin's quote, "Your faith rests on the future of yourself and others as individuals, mine in the future and fate of our successors. It seems to me that yours is the more selfish," explores the difference between living for personal outcomes and living…

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In 1953, scientists pieced together a twisted molecule, and DNA finally had a shape

Scientists uncovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953. James Watson and Francis Crick proposed the model. It explained how genetic information is stored and copied. This discovery transformed biology. It built upon earlier research and X-ray images. The double helix became a foundation for modern life sciences. Many scientists contributed…

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Drama as true crime livestreamer digs up human bone near Nancy Guthrie home, but there’s a spooky catch

Well, someone's going to be haunted.

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Claims about genetic superiority ignore the real drivers of human inequality

Political leaders like United States President Donald Trump and business oligarchs like Elon Musk have increasingly suggested that human behaviour and social outcomes are rooted in genetics.

The Conversation

Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past

Although Machado's gesture marks a rare instance of a living laureate parting with their medal shortly after receiving it, it is not unprecedented. Rules state that Machado could give away her actual medal but not the honour itself.

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Crick: A Mind in Motion by Matthew Cobb review – the charismatic philanderer who changed science

Genius and arrogance play leading roles in a new biography of the man who helped uncover the structure of DNA

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Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it

New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy

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James Watson helped crack DNA's code, sparking medical advances and ethical debates

James Watson, the scientist who co-discovered the structure of DNA, died on Nov. 6, 2025, at the age of 97

The Independent UK

James Watson exemplified the best and worst of science – from monumental discoveries to sexism and cutthroat competition

James Dewey Watson was an American molecular biologist most known for co-winning the 1962 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for discovering the structure of DNA and its significance in transferring information in living systems. The importance of this discovery cannot be overstated. It unlocked how genes work and gave…

The Conversation

12 Unique Ideas That Were Stolen From Their Original Owners

Innovation shapes our world, but not every breakthrough gets credited to the right person. History is full of unique ideas that were stolen from their original owners, leaving inventors and creators without the recognition they deserved. Sometimes, these ideas were taken intentionally; other times, the theft was more subtle, happening…

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70 years of data show extreme heat is already wiping out tropical bird populations

Human-driven climate change threatens many species, including birds. Most studies on this topic focus on long-term climate trends, such as gradual rises in average temperatures or shifts in rainfall patterns. But extreme weather events are becoming more common and intense, so they warrant further attention.

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Italy’s detention of rescue vessels in Mediterranean will lead to more deaths, say campaigners

Organisations working on route used by people trying to reach Europe say they are punished for saving lives

The Guardian - UK

Juliet Stevenson admits Nicole Kidman annoyed her by claiming she popularised scientist’s story

English actor played Rosalind Franklin three decades before Hollywood star

The Independent UK

Inside the LIV Golf TV Control Room, Which Produces a Fast-Moving Show

The LIV Golf broadcast has 240 people working in sync to create a show. SI went behind the scenes to learn more.

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Why America is losing its 50-year 'war on cancer,' according to scientist Nafis Hasan

"This line of attack in the War on Cancer has had few meaningful outcomes for cancer patients."

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Joy review – warm and intensely English portrayal of the birth of IVF

Bill Nighy, James Norton and Thomasin McKenzie form the unlikely trio who doggedly, quietly and courageously made the discovery that would change lives around the world

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‘Equivalent of Tasmanian tiger for bird watchers’ discovered in Western Australia desert

Rangers and scientists thrilled as they find the largest known population of one of Australia’s rarest birds, the night parrot, living in Great Sandy desert

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This Feature We Loved At The Masters Is Now Available On The LIV Golf App

Just like the popular Masters app, the LIV Golf Plus app has released a new feature that allows users to watch every shot from any player...

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Is Grandmillennial style still on-trend in 2024? Here's why interior designers are such a fan of this nostalgic look

To find out if Grandmillennial style - the mismatch interior design trend that marries your Grandma's home with more modern style - is still on trend in 2024, we've sat down with the experts

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Should you wallpaper a bathroom? 10 tips from the experts on how to avoid a wallpaper faux-pas

Wallpaper makes for a stylish bathroom, but it needs some careful thought and design to make it work...

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Cottagecore decor ideas for living rooms – 10 ways to embrace this charming trend

Our cottagecore ideas for living rooms will inspire you to fill your space full of quaint and quirky pieces

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How Life Works by Philip Ball review – the magic of biology

An essential primer on humanity’s ongoing quest to understand the secrets of life

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12 Wallpaper Trends for 2025: fresh colour combinations, patterns and textures

The most in-demand wallpaper trends for 2024 according to interior designers and trend experts

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In search of the buff-breasted buttonquail – the one Australian bird that has never been photographed

Finding the elusive species in far north Queensland is a unique challenge for birders. But the search demands extraordinary enthusiasm

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