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Women's collectives near Nigeria's Afi Mountain are revolutionizing conservation. They're protecting critically endangered Cross River gorillas and chimpanzees, succeeding where male-led efforts faltered.
An EF-2 tornado ripped through Grayson County, Kentucky, on July 21, 2026. Mark Hahn and his dog barely escaped its wrath by jumping into his RV, a move that likely saved their lives.
Waymo self-driving cars crash 68% less often than human drivers in similar conditions. That's according to a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report.
Stressed? A daily dose of nature might be your best medicine. A forest therapy guide reveals how spending time outdoors scientifically boosts your well-being.
Public trust in American policing plummeted from 64% in 2004 to 43% by 2022, per Gallup. This crisis hides deep divisions by race, class, and politics, with Democrats demanding change and Republicans resisting.
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Charcoal found in Font-de-Gaume cave paintings allowed scientists to precisely date them for the first time. A bison was painted 13,000 years ago, revealing new insights.
Graffiti tags claim space, declaring "I was here." Now, a muralist gives these case studies a voice, transforming fleeting marks into lasting narratives.
From AI alliances to individual resilience, today's Hope-Up reveals how humanity is finding new ways to get smarter, faster, and greener. Plus, a tiny balcony becomes a jungle and an Olympian's story inspires.
A common drug could disrupt cholesterol movement in cancer cells via an unexpected pathway. This discovery may offer new therapeutic avenues.
Indigenous rights are often reported on, but rarely by Indigenous communities themselves. Join our live Global Voices webinar to explore how mainstream media frames these vital struggles.
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Uganda is Ebola-free, but its health minister urges vigilance as the deadly virus surges in neighboring DRC. Stay alert, observe public health measures.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens December 11 on Saadiyat Island! Announced by DCT Abu Dhabi, this Frank Gehry-designed museum, planned since 2006, will be the largest Guggenheim globally.
Marmot researchers at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory are turning heads with a new, attention-grabbing funding strategy for their yellow-bellied marmot studies.
The Booker Prize longlist is out! 13 books, from thrillers to sci-fi to love stories, made the cut. Two past winners, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James, are back for more.
Thought dead since the 60s, a vibrant mesophotic coral garden was just rediscovered using sonar and underwater imaging.
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Waging Nonviolence launches its first 5-month journalism fellowship! Work remotely with experienced editors, writing 5 feature articles on undercovered movements. Build your clips and impact.
Africa's smallest wildcat, the black-footed cat, raises kittens in abandoned springhare burrows. With fewer than 10,000 left, new research reveals their secret denning habits.
Earth's oldest eukaryotic fossils could unlock secrets to complex life's origins and guide the search for extraterrestrial life.
Dark matter's extra attractive force doesn't guarantee clumpier matter. New research challenges assumptions about dark matter distribution.
11 AM: A call to Dipalee Nitin Rahangdale. Instead of a ring, I heard water splashing terracotta pots. "Just watering my plants," she said, her warm voice a prelude to an inspiring story.
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Ten years ago, I crossed the Aegean in an overcrowded inflatable boat, desperate to survive. War had stolen my home, education, and future in Syria, leaving only fear.
Ever wonder what wild animals do when no one's watching? Trail cameras offer an intimate, unique look into their secret lives, capturing moments impossible to witness otherwise.
Ryan Reynolds: the ultimate fun-loving star. But even for him, public outings are tough. So when he surprised fans at Comic-Con, it was pure magic.
A car flipped off a Houston overpass, landing upside down and trapping three women. Several men immediately rushed to the wreckage, working to free the passengers before emergency services arrived.
An acrobat balances on a violin in an absurd scene. This artwork draws on the Russian artist's favored motifs, creating a surreal and captivating image.
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At 105, retired Navy veteran Spurgeon "Butch" Carlson decided life needed more adventure. For his birthday, he went skydiving for the very first time, thrilling a crowd of supporters.
Morning-after pills are now free at high street pharmacies across England. A new scheme, launched in October, has already provided hundreds of thousands of women with access.
International flights with a baby? A nightmare for many. One mom, anticipating a crabby 4-month-old, crafted 200 goodie bags for fellow passengers, turning potential glares into smiles.
The termites had built their towers long before roads crossed the Kimberley or companies proposed industrial projects along its rivers and coasts. Their colonies worked beneath the red earth, altering the soil and supporting other forms of life. Pat Lowe studied them closely. She asked Aboriginal kn...
X Money is here! X rolls out banking features—deposit accounts, P2P payments, Visa debit—directly within its app for Premium users. This is Elon Musk's biggest move yet to transform X into an all-in-one platform.
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Indigenous Australians brought grasses into a cave for ritual burning during the last Ice Age. Perfectly preserved plant crystals reveal this ancient practice.
Ever wonder where you'd be in ancient times? New open-access tech converts modern locations to ancient coordinates with near-desktop accuracy.
A total solar eclipse offers rare chances to study our star. On Aug 12, as the Moon darkens skies over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, NASA will chase its shadow to unlock solar secrets.
Labels and adhesives often doom paper to landfills. But new tech could change that, making recycling easier and more efficient.
Want a sharper mind as you age? Polyphenol-rich foods might help! But remember, no single food or diet prevents dementia.
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She grew up surrounded by laborers, but now epidemiologist I-Min Lee researches inactivity. Her hundreds of papers on exercise and heart health are groundbreaking.
Mexican authorities intercepted 105 queen harvester ants, hidden in toys and falsely labeled "collectible figures," en route from Jalisco to Laos.
Step into The Nostalgia Box and relive gaming history! Over 100 consoles showcase video game evolution from the 1970s to today, honoring the creators behind every pixel.
A humpback whale was tangled in fishing gear off Monterey Bay. Whale watchers spotted it, kicking off a dramatic rescue.
Craving fizz without the cavity risk? A preliminary study suggests unsweetened sparkling water is far kinder to teeth than sugary soda, which drastically drops mouth pH.