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Transit agencies can now apply for $610 million in federal grants! The FTA opened two competitive programs for zero- or low-emission buses and new bus facilities.
Two hours from Rio, a special park in Brazil's Atlantic Forest offers a glimpse of vibrant orange: the endangered golden lion tamarin. This tiny monkey's population was decimated by a 2017-2019 yellow fever epidemic.
Tragedy struck July 29: Glen Hansard, the Irish musician who won an Oscar for "Falling Slowly" from the film "Once," died at 56 in a motorcycle accident.
Darwin's finches reshaped biology, but Galápagos plants hold a new evolutionary surprise. Giant daisies repeatedly evolved similar heat-tolerant leaves using different genes.
Manipulating dreams sounds like sci-fi, but for Walter Gonzalez, it's real. This Freeman Hrabowski Scholar is bringing dream scenarios off the big screen and into reality.
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Joe Root is back as England's Test captain! Stephen Fleming takes over as head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum.
India just launched its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train! Now operating in Haryana, this eco-friendly marvel signals a new era for sustainable transport.
Trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa, Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches. Now, he's unearthed a rare "sea dragon.
The al-Assad regime fell in December 2024, but Yasseen Tasabehji and his family, who moved to Canada in 2010, initially had no plans to return to Syria.
AI on assignments? Tests? Who teaches AI literacy? 100 teens debated these questions, shaping the future of education.
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He walked into a bar, and left with one less kidney. That's Mark Scotch's joke about his life, but it's almost true: A 2020 bar encounter led him to donate a kidney to a stranger.
Parshuram Gangavane, from a community that painted epics, transformed a Sindhudurg cowshed into a museum. He's now building new ways for youth to learn Chitrakathi.
Digital diagnostics are advancing fast, but human experience and flexibility remain crucial.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open this December! The long-awaited fourth Guggenheim Foundation art museum is finally here.
May his soul find the peace that his words so abundantly gave." Ian McDonald, a consummate writer and master of various genres, captivated readers with his deep insights and unique voice.
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Veteran foreign correspondent Henry Chu is the new Nieman Foundation curator. He'll tackle journalism's biggest threats: AI, press freedom, and polarization.
Crispier fries, less oil, faster? A new method combines microwave heating to reduce oil absorption with conventional frying for the perfect crunch.
Oxford researchers just found two "super-puff" planets, the lowest-density giants ever recorded. Their density is even lower than...
Blue foods, from fish to seaweed, are a lifeline. They sustain 800 million people, cultures, and nutrition globally, offering a powerful, sustainable path to food security.
A global mission is underway to rediscover "lost" bird species—those unseen for years or decades. Researchers aim to document their distribution, population, and natural history to boost conservation efforts.
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Good news, coffee lovers! The American Heart Association now says up to five cups daily is safe, possibly even beneficial. But why are energy drinks different?
Lake fly larvae dive hundreds of meters using pressure-resistant air sacs. This discovery challenges a long-standing theory about ocean insects.
Aging muscles losing strength? A sulfur compound could be the secret weapon, supercharging a key repair signal to keep them stronger, longer.
The U.S. Department of Transportation will leverage private investment to renovate Washington Union Station, Secretary Sean Duffy announced.
Tokyo scientists just cracked a new angle on the Einstein problem! An optical "Smith hat" structure revealed diffraction behaviors unlike any seen before in quasicrystals.
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China just made history! They successfully tested the world's first 400-volt spacecraft power system aboard Tianzhou-10, a global first that met all validation requirements.
At just 13, Kenyan climate champion Baraka Moruri has already planted over 7,600 trees. His next goal? An ambitious 1 million trees before he turns 18.
As the U.S. population ages, "aging in place" is failing many. Homes aren't designed for seniors, forcing tough choices. One story explores how housing innovations are changing this.
That iconic bright yellow bag? Lay's potato chips, invented by Herman W. Lay in 1932, has been a snack aisle staple for decades. Now, big changes are coming to this beloved brand.
Thought extinct for a century, 28 individuals of the Ravenea latisecta palm were rediscovered in Madagascar's Andasibe-Mantadia region, mostly within protected areas.
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A Chick-fil-A employee sprinted through traffic, coffee in hand, to return a forgotten drink. This dedication to "my pleasure" goes beyond policy, showcasing true commitment.
Your kidneys filter 50 gallons of blood daily. A new study reveals how these vital organs rebuild immune defenses after injury, determining recovery or lasting damage.
Plant-based wound dressing delivers antibiotics pre-infection, offering a greener, more efficient alternative to conventional care.
Bill Oddie on TV: a call from a hedge, binoculars up, a whispered guess. Viewers shared the thrill, the wait, the excitement when the bird appeared. He proved birdwatching was for everyone, anywhere.
Ed Sheeran, a musical genius known for hits with Bieber, Swift, and BTS, just dropped a new track with KATSEYE. This collaboration? It started with Sheeran as a fan.
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Ever moved something with no memory of doing it? Yale's Hal Blumenfeld did, sparking a new study into what your brain does when you're unaware of your own actions.
Insulin-producing cells rely on helper proteins to maintain insulin production. Missing a key partner causes damaged protein buildup, reducing insulin output. Strengthening this system could protect the pancreas.
Mimicking cells, a new nanoreactor efficiently produces hydrogen peroxide using visible light.
Light-controlled electron currents unlock new paths for advanced sensing, telecommunications, and other cutting-edge technologies.
Brain modeling just got a massive speed boost. A new memristor chip simulates complex cortical structures in milliseconds, preserving intricate detail.