All news on the topic: Scientists

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Unknown alloy formed in Hiroshima nuclear explosion, scientists find
The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima created a previously unknown material, scientists have discovered.
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Government files reveal nuclear test radiation risks to British soldiers’ families were downplayed
Government scientists knew British troops would have deformed children as a result of nuclear bomb tests - but never warned them.
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Russia’s hunt for traitors turned aging physicists into enemies of the state
In early May, a court in Russia’s Novosibirsk sentenced two physicists involved in hypersonic research to 12.5 years in prison on treason charges.
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Kremlin scientists race to create ‘world’s first anti-ageing drug’ as Vladimir Putin eyes life beyond 100
Putin’s scientists are developing the ‘world’s first drug’ to delay ageing, it has been revealed, months after the Russian dictator, 73, told an AI conference: ‘It is probably possible to reach 150.’
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Ukrainian biologist arrested in Crimea accused of undermining Russia’s krill industry
A diplomatic dispute has arisen over the “illegal” detention of a Ukrainian scientist, who has been accused by the Kremlin of undermining Russia’s industrial krill trawling efforts in Antarctica.
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UK scientists secure €735m in Horizon Europe grants after post-Brexit return
Scientists received €735m in grants in 2024 after the UK rejoined the programme as an associate member post-Brexit
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Breakthrough in Down syndrome treatment: scientists succeed in removing extra 21st chromosome
A team of Japanese scientists from Mie University has developed a gene-editing method that targets the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome.
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British scientists move closer to mass production of artificial blood
Scientists identify key breakthrough in artificial blood production
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NASA and British scientists demonstrate a breakthrough in developing a Stirling generator powered by americium for future space bases
Americium-241 costs one fifth per watt of power compared to plutonium-238.
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Scientists have discovered that giant icebergs once drifted off the coast of Britain
Discovery could provide valuable clues as to how the climate crisis might affect Antarctica, says study