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A newly identified brain pathway could protect vulnerable neurons in Parkinson's disease. This discovery offers a fresh perspective on combating neurodegeneration.
Florida's sea turtle nesting season just began, but it's already record-breaking! Loggerhead and leatherback nests are outpacing previous years, with 1,008 leatherback nests reported by May 13.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts just received nearly 2,000 photographs spanning two centuries from 450+ artists. This massive gift comes from financier Howard Stein's collection.
Penn scientists found a new way to power AI: exotic light-matter particles instead of electrons. This could revolutionize future computing.
Artist Julie Mehretu, who donated $2.25M for free museum access to visitors 25 and under, was honored at the Whitney Museum's annual gala last night, alongside Fern Kaye Tessler and Adam D. Weinberg.
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President Trump calls climate change a "con job," fueling historic deregulation. This belief has led to massive cuts, from environmental protections to FEMA, yet progress against climate change persists.
From quantum keys to ghost sharks, this week revealed unexpected discoveries. Learn how wool heals bones and poop saves marsupials in today's Hope-Up.
Imagine making a scattering medium transparent, but only for entangled photons. Researchers just achieved this, opening new doors for quantum communication and imaging.
Forget dumb cows! Veronika, a 13-year-old Austrian cow, uses brooms to scratch her back—a clear sign of tool use and intelligence. This shatters their "less-than-stellar" reputation.
Hiking with POTS and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome means my heart rate spikes to 150+ and joints are loose. The Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton, under 5 lbs with AI assist, could be a game-changer.
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Forget new tech. Bruce Feiler's "A Time to Gather" reveals humanity's oldest tradition—ritual—as our most powerful tool. He spent 3 years globally, uncovering its enduring power to unite us.
A "glass castle" worm, ghost shark, and carnivorous sponge are among 1,121 new marine species found in the Ocean Census's third year. This global effort aims to rapidly discover ocean life before it vanishes.
Tilda Swinton brings "House of Gestures" to Guggenheim Bilbao next month! This Dom Pérignon-commissioned collaboration with Olivier Saillard explores gesture, presence, and transformation.
Patriotism isn't just a flag—it's protecting our planet. Environmental pros Brenda Martínez, Marialy Encarnación, and Threydi Castillo redefine love of country through daily conservation and sustainability.
Imagine a house spanning a 100-foot gorge, bridging two landmasses over 30-ft streams. Wallmakers' Bridge House in Karjat, India, masterfully combines mud, steel, and thatch for a stunning four-bedroom home.
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Why are women crying at the Barbie movie?" Many said America Ferrera's monologue. But activist Nivi Achanta saw another reason: the power of utopian fiction, where women rule and dance parties never end.
Bees: tiny name, massive impact. These vital, busy creatures have coexisted with us for millennia, yet their very name remains a mystery.
Wind-blown streaks scar Mars' Syrtis Major region in this Psyche spacecraft image from May 15, 2026. Each pixel spans 1,200 feet, revealing streaks up to 30 miles long.
AI is revolutionizing special education. Educators nationwide are using AI to craft customized learning plans, potentially improving teacher work quality despite inherent risks.
LUNDAZI, Zambia — “It’s not possible [to coexist with elephants], because they are animals and we are human beings — they should have their own home,” says Esnart Banda, a Zambian farmer whose maize and tobacco fields lie 5 meters, just 16 feet, from the boundary of Malawi’s Kasungu National Park. J...
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Job vacancies are disappearing. Young entrepreneurs are reviving old trades, finding new opportunities by pitching up at local markets.
Texas-based Colossal Biosciences claims a breakthrough: successfully hatching chicks from an artificial egg. If verified, this innovation could revolutionize de-extinction and conservation efforts.
Ballparks nationwide are seeing a new trend: young men ripping off shirts, twirling them overhead, and joining the party.
Massive floods once ravaged Mars, carving Shalbatana Vallis and reshaping its surface. New images reveal a chaotic landscape, hinting at a lost Martian ocean.
Australia's rarest marsupial, the Gilbert's potoroo, has fewer than 150 left. Scientists are using cutting-edge DNA from scat to save them, uncovering vital clues about these elusive animals.
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Argentina's largest park, Iberá, boasts 4,000 species across its diverse landscapes. In May, tourists witnessed history: a wild jaguar, Ombú, marking the first sighting in 70 years!
UC Berkeley's Alex Filippenko, a supernova and black hole expert, will share the prestigious 2026 Gruber Cosmology Prize, announced today. This $500,000 award recognizes his groundbreaking research.
Wool keratin membranes regenerated stable bone tissue. This promising alternative to collagen could revolutionize regenerative medicine.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is poised for an epic quest: hunting alien worlds, unraveling dark matter, and uncovering cosmic mysteries never before seen.
T. rex's tiny arms are legendary, but it wasn't alone. At least five theropod groups evolved similarly short forelimbs. Why? Scientists suggest a simple "use it or lose it" principle.
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A teacher at St. Gregory Primary School showed students social media's power. He posted a video asking Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to comment, which went viral with millions of views.
Plantation companies see local communities and smallholders as obstacles. In deforestation-free chains, smallholders are a risk. This mindset, I believe, is why forest protection fails.
A Thai student upcycled plastic bottles into artificial nests, protecting endangered hornbills. Her project also empowers communities with conservation education and new income streams.
Trieste: From a small coastal town to a major European commercial hub. Annexed by Italy after WWI, this city thrived for centuries under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, becoming a free port in 1719.
Forget scenic views or vibrant nightlife. Ikaria, a small Greek island, is famous for one astonishing reason: its residents live extraordinarily long lives.
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Endangered dusky langurs face displacement in Penang, Malaysia. Conservationists built a canopy bridge to help them cross roads safely, reducing human-wildlife conflict and resident complaints.
Light-up plates making dinner fun? YumLit's interactive dishes aim to bring joy to family meals. Plus, this social venture shares profits with nonprofits fighting food insecurity globally.
Dodos reborn? Texas-based Colossal Biosciences, aiming to revive extinct species, just announced a breakthrough: creating artificial eggs—a crucial step to bring back birds like the dodo.
From first responder to healthcare CEO, David Battat '91 now leads the HAA. Discover how his lifelong commitment to community shapes his new role.
£12.4M is transforming foster care. A new innovation fund will make it more flexible, inclusive, and better suited to modern life.