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A researcher holds a human brain, part of a collection of more than 3,000 brains at the psychiatric hospital in Duffel, Belgium, July 19, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Scientists unveil first draft of atlas of the developing brain

The skeleton of a teenage boy died in 14th century in Edinburgh. Photo: Collected

First evidence of Black Death found in Edinburgh skeleton

Microscopic bacteria, mirrrored. Image: NIAID

What is mirror life? Experts are raising red flags

Photo: Collected

An asteroid is going to hit the moon. Here’s how scientists plan to destroy it

Photo: European Space Agency

Is space-based solar power the future of energy?

A 'selfie' taken by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, made up of 62 individual images, on July 23, in this image released on September 10, 2025. A rock nicknamed 'Cheyava Falls,' which has features that may bear on the question of whether the Red Planet was long ago home to microscopic life, is seen to the left of the rover near the centre of the image. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/Handout via REUTERS

NASA rover finds potential sign of ancient life in Martian rocks

Nusaiba became the first fellow from Bangladesh in the Generation Connect Young Leadership Program (GCYLP), organised by the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Huawei. Photo: Courtesy

Nusaiba’s venture to make science interactive gains global recognition

Photo: Collected

The embryo that waited 30 years to be born is a healthy baby now

Over 12 student groups presented interactive and innovative projects, including fire alarms, traffic management systems, and holograms. Photo: Courtesy

Breaking Barriers: Rural girls explore science through AUW-Chevron programme

Biosphere 2

Inside Earth’s miniature twin: How Biosphere 2 redefined view of the blue orb

All participants hailed from British Council partner schools, and what united them was a shared enthusiasm for science and a flair for communication. Photo: Courtesy

Science Communicators Competition 2025: Nurturing future Bangladeshi scientists

Chattogram Collegiate School. Photo: Collected

9th-graders at Chattogram Collegiate School allegedly forced to enroll in science group

Depiction of the distant world that may be home to life. Photo: Cambridge University

Cambridge scientists detect possible biosignatures on Exoplanet K2-18b