28 h. ago NASA space telescope makes discovery that 'no one had predicted'

A discovery in a distant galaxy has left scientists scratching their heads as their findings challenge our understanding of the universe

Technology

6 d. ago No wonder he got the job! University Challenge contestant so clever he's been hired to write the questions is the son of TWO professors

University Phd student Harrison Whitaker, 26, has proved one of the highest performing contestants in the academic quiz show's history and has now been hired to write the questions for the show.

Society

6 d. ago University Challenge star reveals he's landed a HUGE new career after impressing bosses with his knowledge on the BBC quiz show

The student competed with Cambridge's Darwin College in the BBC quiz show earlier this year, with even host Amol Rajan praising his performance and saying he was 'absolutely on fire.'

Culture

7 d. ago BBC University Challenge host Amol Rajan loses it after show's 'funniest answer ever'

BBC University Challenge viewers were left in stitches on Monday evening as one team gave a hilarious answer to a music round question on the show, hosted by Amol Rajan

Culture

1 week ago The Chase fans rage 'time to switch off' as they 'give up' on ITV quiz after major issue spoils episode

Four players Dawn, Cesare, Lara and Colin put their general knowledge to the test on Wednesday's instalment of the popular programme hosted by Bradley Walsh , 64.

Politics

1 week ago Dark energy: Scientists' new finding turns understanding of the universe on its head

A new finding has challenged Einstein's theory of the Universe

Science

2 w. ago University Challenge fans have same complaint over Amol Rajan as viewers say 'not good'

BBC University Challenge presenter Amol Rajan has been blasted by viewers for his "rushed" reading speed as fans claimed it gave one team an unfair advantage

Politics

2 w. ago University Challenge viewers skewer host Amol Rajan for 'unfair' habit on BBC quiz and rage 'there's no need!'

The TV presenter, 41, succeeded Jeremy Paxman as the BBC show's front man in 2023 ahead of its 53rd series. The latest instalment saw Queens' University Belfast against Imperial College.

Politics

2 w. ago Longevity professor shares exact amount of daily walking you should to 'stay young'

Dr Valter Longo heads up the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, pioneering research on the challenges of ageing

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s USDA suspended funding to Maine university after state’s governor challenged president on trans athletes

UM said in a press release that it had received $30 million in USDA funding in fiscal year 2024

Politics

2 w. ago Gethin Jones 'blushing' as he 'gets himself into trouble' over sleeping habit on BBC's Morning Live

Gethin Jones nearly landed himself in hot water on BBC Morning Live

Events

2 w. ago Federal court hearing set in Columbia student's detainment over pro

A Manhattan federal court hearing is scheduled Wednesday in a suit challenging the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student that the Trump Administration is trying to deport over his visible role in pro-Palestinian protests at the New York City university last year

Events

3 w. ago University Challenge fans 'switch off' as BBC question dubbed 'too easy' just minutes into show

The latest instalment of the BBC show saw Christ's Cambridge university take on Warwick in the double elimination quarterfinal stage - and whoever won would get a place in the semifinals.

Culture