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Paralyzed patients may soon regain movement through a revolutionary brain-spine interface that decodes neural signals and reroutes them to spinal stimulators, restoring lost mobility.
Retired Colonel Divya Thakur transformed his family's aging orchard into a thriving organic farm, proving the viability of chemical-free apple cultivation in Manali.
Decimated by a deadly blight, the American chestnut tree has made a remarkable comeback, with thousands now thriving across the United States.
Unlock the secret to fat loss without muscle sacrifice for older adults. New research reveals high-intensity interval training as a game-changer for improved body composition.
Milk mustaches are back in style as President Trump and HHS Secretary Kennedy urge Americans to embrace the return of whole milk, a surprising shift in dietary guidelines.
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Gut bacteria may hold the key to combating childhood allergies and asthma, as researchers unveil a groundbreaking new invention harnessing the power of bifidobacteria.
Spam calls plague your phone, wasting your time and compromising your privacy. But you can fight back - Apple and Google offer anti-spam tools to block these unwanted intrusions and reclaim your day.
The sail of the first nuclear sub to circumnavigate the world....
Forget the Grand Canyon - the U.S. hides a treasure trove of awe-inspiring canyons across its states, ready to ignite your sense of adventure.
A 5,500-year-old Colombian hunter-gatherer harbored the oldest known evidence of syphilis-causing bacteria, pushing back the disease's origins by 3,000 years, according to a groundbreaking paleogenomic study.
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Chick-fil-A's unparalleled customer service, efficient drive-thrus, and spotless facilities keep customers returning to the consistent experience, filling its restaurants six days a week.
A mesmerizing blue iris, a carmel-colored pupil, and sun-like eyelashes—this mysterious jellyfish relative is no alien, but a captivating blue button jelly drifting the ocean's surface.
Autistic individuals' emotional expressions can differ from neurotypical norms, leading to mutual misunderstandings. Bridging this gap is crucial for empathetic communication.
Unlocking the secrets of five-membered rings, researchers unveil a groundbreaking three-way bond-breaking and making mechanism, revolutionizing synthetic chemistry.
Overjoyed parents Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann welcome their first child, Archie, in a heartwarming Instagram reveal. As the eldest Duggar daughter, Jana's journey to motherhood captivates fans.
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Uganda's youth are the key to its future, yet they remain disillusioned as President Museveni's 40-year reign continues unabated, despite a population where over three-quarters are under 35.
An interesting thing about contemporary artificial intelligence models, specifically large language models (LLMs): They can only output text based on what s in their training dataset. Models, including ChatGPT and Claude, are “trained” on large databases of text. The models, when asked a question, s...
Unveil the Milky Way's hidden depths - a groundbreaking radio image maps the galaxy's structures in unprecedented detail, exposing star-forming regions and ancient remnants.
Facing a parched future, the Royal Horticultural Society takes action - unveiling emergency plans to safeguard its iconic gardens from looming water crises.
The art market is bouncing back, with over half of participants expecting growth in 2026, according to a new ArtTactic report. After a post-peak slump, confidence is cautiously returning, with clear favorites emerging.
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Giant kangaroos that lived during the Ice Age may not have been as slow and grounded as once believed. A new study finds their leg bones and tendons were likely strong enough to support hopping, despite their massive size. Rather than traveling this way all the time, these animals may have relied on...
Brace yourselves, the wrath of Old Man Winter is upon us. A vast swath of the U.S. braces for a brutal onslaught of snow, ice, and bitter cold, even in southern states unaccustomed to such winter fury.
Outraged Minnesotans flooded Minneapolis streets, protesting the federal government's immigration crackdown. Businesses shuttered in solidarity, as resistance gripped the region.
Skin conditions in first-episode psychosis patients signal a higher risk of depression and suicide, offering clinicians an early warning. Those receiving mental health care with skin issues face graver dangers.
Cover picture credits: Pramiti Negi Chander Ram (77) vividly recalls the three high Himalayan passes leading into Tibet, as if it were just yesterday that he was trudging them with his mules and goats. When the Indo-China war broke out in 1962, Chander was caught in its crosshairs, right in the midd...
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Swallowing a pill has never been so high-tech. MIT's cutting-edge smart pill discreetly signals doctors when it's been taken, ensuring patients never miss a dose.
A heated debate rages over a US-funded vaccine study in impoverished Guinea-Bissau, as health officials clash on whether the controversial project will proceed.
In northern Mozambique, local honey-hunters use vocal signals to communicate with wild honeyguide birds to locate and harvest honey. New research finds that human calls used across the region vary, but the birds learn these subtle differences and continue to cooperate with their human partners, guid...
Cosmic enigmas unraveled: Astronomers reveal black holes in the early Universe grew at astonishing rates, defying previous beliefs.
Michael Fischer's new book, "How Books Can Save Democracy," offers a timely prescription for strengthening democratic discourse and mental health through the power of reading fiction and non-fiction.
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Kayjo, the newborn tree kangaroo, joins an exclusive club as one of the rarest marsupials on Earth. This precious arrival marks a critical milestone in the fight to save this endangered species.
Kate Middleton is one of the most recognized faces in the world, with many fans. They don’t love her just because she’s married to the next King of England, but because of who she is inside. Kate is beloved by millions because of her kindness, compassion, and empathetic spirit. She truly loves other...
Quantum communication's security may be vulnerable to microscopic flaws. Quantum key distribution, a cutting-edge encryption method, faces unexpected challenges in safeguarding digital data.
Wolverines, the elusive predators, may soon roam Colorado's parks once more, as the state embarks on a bold plan to reintroduce these fierce, furry icons.
Graphene oxide films that transform into walking, twisting, and sensing structures - McGill engineers unlock the future of soft robotics.
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The House just approved a spending bill that boosts HUD funding, rejecting the White House's proposed cuts that advocates warned would devastate housing and homelessness programs.
Faced with devastating budget cuts, over 60 major outdoor brands united to defend America's national parks from Congressional rollbacks and land sales in 2025.
A shocking discovery in the Shoulders lab reveals how cancer cells can defy even the most potent drugs, using a cellular "safety net" to evolve aggressive mutations.
Researchers have identified a new physicochemical principle governing liquid–liquid phase separation in polymer solutions. Their research demonstrates that during the separation of a polymer mixture into two fluid phases, coexisting ions are unequally distributed between the phases. The paper is pub...
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