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A simple shot helps damaged hearts rebuild themselves.
The heart can't heal itself—a major cardiology challenge. Now, a new RNA-based therapy offers hope, aiming to regenerate heart tissue after injury.
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Can a new look at how we handle mistakes help quiet anxiety?
Your reaction to mistakes could predict anxiety. Texas A&M researchers found intense emotional responses to errors link directly to avoidant behaviors, a common sign of anxiety and depression.
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London's streets quietly affirm: a kinder future gathers strength.
Hundreds of thousands flooded London for the UK's largest anti-far-right march in history. Organizers hailed the massive demonstration as a powerful stand against extremism.
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Did Webb just solve Saturn's spinning mystery?
Saturn has tricked scientists for decades. Its rotation speed seemed to vary depending on measurement, a baffling inconsistency for a solid body. Now, JWST reveals the illusion's true cause.
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The laser trick sealing paper without a drop of plastic.
Plastic's sealing power has been unbeatable—even in paper packaging. But new research could finally eliminate plastic and adhesives from paper seals, revolutionizing sustainable packaging.
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Great Salt Lake hides fresh water.
Vast freshwater reserves lie beneath the Great Salt Lake. This discovery reshapes our understanding of groundwater and could offer critical environmental solutions.
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Bremerhaven's new 4-foot robot welcomes cruise guests with a smile.
Bremerhaven students just unleashed a humanoid robot to revolutionize visitor assistance! Their "PepperMINT" project adapted Pepper, a 4-foot-tall robot, to answer questions and read expressions.
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Scientists just got a new way to measure AI's human-like smarts.
AI's biggest weakness? Popular benchmarks reward memorization, not true intelligence. A new test, ARC-AGI-3, could finally measure how close AI is to human-level thinking.
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Antonio Banderas finds his happiest role after a health scare.
A near-fatal heart attack transformed Antonio Banderas's life. Nine years later, the five-time Golden Globe nominee reveals he's "never been so happy," embracing life in his native Spain.
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Imagine fewer hedgehogs lost to roads: Scientists unveil a new defense.
Hedgehogs hear ultrasound! This discovery could lead to new ultrasonic repellents, potentially saving countless lives by reducing road deaths.
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That Florida bakery you heard about? It just got the Gosling glow-up.
Ryan Gosling just launched a Florida bakery into the stratosphere! A shout-out on Late Night with Seth Meyers sent this Tallahassee spot into overdrive.
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Crab Pulsar's stripes reveal secrets.
Mysterious "zebra stripes" in radio waves from the Crab Pulsar have puzzled astronomers for decades. New research reveals a cosmic tug-of-war between gravity and plasma is the cause.
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While the headlines focus elsewhere, Chery's new hybrid SUV quietly delivers 1,240 miles on a tank.
Chery's Fulwin T9L hybrid SUV launches with four trims: 135 Air, 135 Pro, 230 Pro, and 230 Max. Buyers get diverse options, while Chery experiments with AWD production.
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This machine just kept a uterus alive, hinting at new paths to parenthood.
A human uterus survived outside the body for 24 hours! Spanish scientists achieved this first by using a machine that mimics the body's circulatory system, pumping modified blood through the donated organ.
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How smart farming helps tomorrow's harvests flourish with less water.
Water is life for farms. Smart, mindful farming helps crops flourish while conserving precious water.
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From East Africa's shadow, a new light shines on ape origins.
A fossil ape found in northern Egypt, Masripithecus, is rewriting human evolution. Living 17-18 million years ago, it may be the ancestor of all modern apes, shifting focus from East Africa.
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A new nanolaser fits thousands on a microchip, promising faster, cooler computing.
Goodbye, slow electrical signals! Researchers just built an ultra-compact nanolaser, poised to revolutionize microchip data transfer with light-speed efficiency.
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After centuries, a Dutch church floor might reveal the real D'Artagnan.
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From alpine to desert, a tiny plant reveals how nature adapts.
New research reveals the genetic keys to climate change adaptation in plants—and the critical threshold where they fail.
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The unexpected ingredient that made an Afghan journalist's words bloom in China.
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Dark matter might be a cosmic blend, not a single ingredient.
Dark matter might not be a single substance. A new model suggests it's more complex, potentially reshaping how scientists interpret hidden structures across the universe.
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Rogue planet moons might cradle life for billions of years.
Forget Earth-like planets! Scientists now propose life could thrive on moons orbiting rogue planets, drifting through the cold, dark expanse of interstellar space.
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What if a few brain cells on a chip could help doctors heal you?
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Bird-Inspired AI: How nature's patterns are tidying up your tech.
AI "hallucinations" plague long document summaries with false info. New research, inspired by flocking birds, helps AI produce reliable outputs, boosting efficiency and accuracy.
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The surprising reason Sikkim's Lachen village checks cars for plastic.
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Zambia's wildlife protectors secure a future for elephants.
Zambian authorities arrested 10 individuals with 550 kg (1,212 lbs) of ivory on March 9, thanks to intelligence from the Environmental Investigation Agency. This bust highlights global cooperation's power.
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Watch a toddler offer friendship to a stranger eating alone.
A 3-year-old boy named Hudson "Huddy" Drew showed incredible empathy at McDonald's. His mom, Ashlyn, watched as Huddy approached an elderly man sitting alone, melting hearts with his compassion.
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The quiet tech wizard who made anti-poaching efforts sing in Kenya.
John Tanui, a security communications officer at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy from 1995-2024, was laid to rest March 25. He transformed anti-poaching efforts and was a beloved wildlife guide.
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Expect more comfort at work, Philadelphia: New rules welcome period and menopause accommodations.
Hot flashes at work? Philadelphia's new ordinance offers a blueprint for cities and states to provide relief for workers experiencing symptoms of hormonal cycles.
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The Alzheimer's drug side effect? Scientists found a quiet signal in the blood.
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A single blood test predicts dementia risk up to 25 years early.
One blood marker could quietly signal dementia risk decades before symptoms appear.
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New DNA reveals humanity's best friend walked beside us 5,000 years sooner.
Dogs were everywhere in western Eurasia over 14,000 years ago. Two new ancient DNA studies confirm their widespread presence.
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Do pizza topping arguments finally end tonight?
Pepperoni or pineapple? Pizza toppings spark debate. Planning pies for a crowd? It quickly gets tense, often ending in plain cheese. But what if math could solve your pizza problems?
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West Africa's vibrant spirit blooms in these 15 photos.
Explore Benin, Togo, and Burkina Faso! This gallery immerses you in West Africa's vibrant cultures, diverse people, and stunning wildlife.
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Tiny mineral flaws help Earth's deep interior reshape itself.
Tiny mineral defects could unlock Earth's interior secrets. Scientists found unexpected patterns, hinting at how our planet truly moves.
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Can a broken heart truly become a work of art?
George Koehl's "Beautifully Broken" won InspireMore's Psalms to Love Songs! Co-written with Rachel Connolly, the song draws inspiration from Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending pottery with gold.
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Before the charts, records spoke to the blind: A quiet revolution of sound.
Blind at 15, lifelong reader Tony Stephens refused to let it stop him. He struggled with braille, but his "big, bulky talking book machine" from the National Library Service opened up a world of stories.
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Remembering the engineer who helped 1,000 artworks find their permanent home.
Antonio Homem, who shaped post-war contemporary art alongside Ileana Sonnabend, has died at 86. He oversaw her collection and maintained the Sonnabends' legacy, supporting art's most important figures.
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See how carbon fuels a South African rewilding success.
A mountain zebra surveys the green Kalahari as wild dogs hunt and rhinos graze. This vibrant ecosystem thrives thanks to decades of rewilding efforts in Southern Africa.
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Whales welcome a new calf, filmed for the first time by scientists
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