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Thousands flock to Florida's Space Coast, buzzing with anticipation for the historic Artemis moon mission launch. The energy is electric as crowds gather around Kennedy Space Center.
Forget extreme heat frying electronics. USC researchers just unveiled a new memory chip that thrives at 1,292°F (700°C)—a temperature that pushed their equipment to its absolute limit.
Team England partners with GLL, the UK's largest charitable leisure social enterprise, for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Their shared mission: getting England active and connected through sport.
UK cancer deaths hit a record low of 247 per 100,000 people (2022-2024), a sharp drop from 355 in 1989. This historic decline is largely due to successful screening and the HPV vaccine.
Four astronauts, including NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA's Jeremy Hansen, are set for an April 1 launch at 6:24 p.m. ET, aiming for the moon's first human visit in 50 years.
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Iraq's dramatic qualification completes the 48-nation lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico, and the US. Get ready for the full team and group breakdown!
Tech's untouchable? Despite criticism, a blend of countercultural mythmaking and global corporate dominance has allowed one tech giant to sail through every storm.
Old canned salmon reveals a surprising truth: rising parasitic worms in some species signal a healthier ocean. These tiny creatures, needing multiple hosts, suggest stronger marine food webs.
Overlook a city park? You're missing a powerful solution. Green spaces boost mental health, cool summers, and prevent floods—solving urban problems with surprising efficiency.
Poland just accelerated its energy future! State-owned PEJ submitted a construction permit for the nation's first nuclear power plant, a huge step towards long-term energy security and industrial stability.
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Slash heating bills! UMass Amherst researchers developed a fabric that absorbs sunlight, warming buildings by 8.64°F. This photothermal dye solution could cut energy use significantly.
Scientists just rolled a 2D nanomaterial, MXene, into powerful 1D nanoscrolls. These incredibly thin, conductive tubes act like super-fast "highways" for ions.
Everyone had that one teacher. If yours wasn't in a classroom, he was on TV. William Daniels played Mr. George Feeny on Boy Meets World (1993-2000), shaping minds on-screen and inspiring millions off-screen.
Deep underground, a physics experiment just hit a critical milestone. Its detectors now operate near absolute zero, unlocking new frontiers in discovery.
Tens of thousands marched in London Saturday, protesting hatred, division, and racism. This massive demonstration was one of the UK's largest against the far right.
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the UK in September 2025 for a state visit with King Charles and Queen Camilla, following a 2019 visit with Queen Elizabeth.
The Getty Museum just landed two Dutch still lifes, including one they've pursued for over two decades: Jan Davidsz. de Heem’s Glass Vase with Flowers and Fruit.
Zuvi, famed for light-powered hair dryers, now launches ColorBox: an at-home hair coloring system. Get ready for bright, bold shades and fearless experimentation!
New baby, big sibling emotions! From eager anticipation to jealousy, or even wanting the baby all to themselves—it's a rollercoaster.
Think baby rattlesnakes are deadlier? New research challenges this widely held belief, revealing surprising truths about their venom and bite.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina stunned four-time champions Italy, winning 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 extra-time draw. Italy misses a third consecutive World Cup final.
Germany is forming a new council to oversee the restitution of colonial-era artifacts and human remains. This panel will include federal, state, and municipal representatives.
Often overlooked, seagrass meadows are coastal unsung heroes. Their dense root systems bind the seabed, stabilizing coasts much like forests secure soil on land.
An official vehicle led top runners off course at the women's half marathon championship. The U.S. will nearly double its contingent to prevent another unprecedented error.
Trump administration pushes hospitals to ditch ultra-processed foods and high-sugar items. New guidelines mandate patient meals focus on fruits, veggies, and lean proteins for better health.
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Age is just a number when it comes to personality! Older adults benefit from social and emotional skills training as much as younger adults, proving you're never too old to grow.
Munich's Pinakotheken will return a Lesser Ury painting, auctioned under Nazi duress. This signals a renewed push for restitution in Bavaria's museum sector, long criticized for its slow handling of looted art.
Imagine reanimating body parts disconnected from the brain—like a paralyzed bladder or intestines halted by Crohn's. MIT research unveils a future where technology restores function and sensation.
From new ocean treaties to rhinos returning home, today's news highlights quiet, determined progress across conservation and innovation. Even robots are getting more sensitive.
Robots see and move, but touch is a hurdle. The human-robot touch gap slows prosthetics and surgical robots. Penn State's new pressure sensor, using graphene aerogel, could close it.
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“Could I put you down for 10 shares in Yosemite National Park?” In an effort to protect public lands, activists are turning to the New York Stock Exchange for inspiration. It’s all part of a campaign called Going Public, an initiative by United by Nature and Nature Is Nonpartisan, two groups working...
Whales from different families helping a mother give birth? It's unprecedented. This is the first known evidence of unrelated whales assisting in a birth.
Meet Shedd Aquarium's newest star: a juvenile warty frogfish, successfully raised in captivity. This tiny marvel is a testament to dedicated conservation efforts.
Over 20 galleries will showcase at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, May 13–17, at Chelsea's Starrett-Lehigh Building. It runs alongside Frieze New York and NADA New York.
90% of Earth's oceans remain a mystery, teeming with undiscovered life. The "One Thousand Reasons" campaign aims to identify 1,000 new deep-sea species by 2030, crucial for protecting biodiversity from deep-sea mining.
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VR visuals and audio immerse you, but one sense is left out. Virtual reality still can't replicate smell, breaking the illusion of true immersion.
The comedian is supporting the Trans Justice Funding Project and is urging fans to DM him proof of their donations on Instagram....
Forget hunting for specific molecules. Assembly Theory redefines the search for life, measuring chemical complexity for a universal, less Earth-biased approach.
April 1, 2026: Four astronauts will launch on the first US crewed moon mission since 1972's Apollo program. This 10-day journey marks a historic return to lunar exploration.
20% of Nigerians battle mental illness, yet counselor Sa’adatu Adamu sees a healthcare system failing to meet their needs.