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Challenging long-held beliefs, a landmark study in The Anatomical reveals our ancestors' evolutionary path diverged from apes far earlier than thought.
A shocking discovery: a common eye ointment can silently sabotage a vital glaucoma treatment. Researchers warn the ointment's oil can infiltrate the implant, causing it to swell and even shatter.
Orthopedists, the gatekeepers to domestic abuse detection, often miss the chance to connect victims with vital support programs, a new Harvard study reveals.
Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively builds dense new clusters of synapses in specific parts of neurons. These clusters emerge only in adolescence and may help shape higher-level thinking. When the process is di...
Lurking in Odisha's Similipal National Park, an ancient predator is making a remarkable comeback. The elusive mugger crocodile, once dwindling, now numbers 84 - a testament to conservation efforts.
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The UK's failure to ratify the UN's high seas treaty jeopardizes its participation in a pivotal oceans summit, warn environmental advocates.
Nestled in the lush Virunga forests, a remarkable sight unfolded as Jacques Katutu laid eyes on the newborn mountain gorilla twins, their tiny bodies clinging to their mother Mafuko's embrace.
Forget the grueling workouts - just 5 minutes a day can add years to your life, according to two groundbreaking studies on the life-extending power of exercise.
The ocean depths are shrouded in mystery, but a new discovery has unveiled a startling threat: sudden underwater blackouts that can devastate marine ecosystems.
A pilot plant in Mannheim, Germany, blends electricity-based or biogenic fuels with fossil fuels, digitally tracking CO₂ savings. KIT's scientific support aims to enable widespread reFuel adoption.
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Scorching temperatures are crippling honey bees' efforts to maintain their hives, driving alarming population drops. As the climate warms, these vital pollinators face an uncertain future.
Artist, designer, architect, and Olympian skateboarder Alexis Sablone has been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. The SHoF announced its Class of 2026 inductees on its website and on social media on January 15. The group includes 18 figures who according to the SHoF “have shaped the cultu...
Mosquitoes are abandoning wildlife for human blood as deforestation ravages Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a global biodiversity hotspot with only a third of its original forest left.
Captivating audiences from the start, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson's Dancing with the Stars victory has left fans eagerly awaiting his return home to Australia, where a special tribute awaits.
Unearthing a Feline Time Capsule: Mummified Cheetahs Reveal Secrets of Saudi Arabia's Past
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In Paris, the 14th arrondissement is rarely visited by tourists. Yet many places there are worth a visit. The Villa Seurat is one of them. Contrary to what its name might suggest, it is not a large and luxurious country house, because in Paris, the term "villa" refers to a street or cul-de-sac lined...
There’s nothing quite like falling in love and knowing you’ve found your person. It can take years for some of us to find the one. For others, they’ve been part of our lives forever. Zoe Kampf and her fiancé Sean Folloder met when they were just kids at Shlenker School in Houston, Texas. Years later...
Uncovering Pompeii's Dirty Secrets: A Revealing Study Exposes the Grim Realities of Ancient Bathing Habits.
Nurses at a hospital faced a "hostile" environment after bosses enforced a policy forcing them to share changing rooms with transgender colleagues, a tribunal has ruled.
Glowing neon clouds hold the key to controlling microscopic dust particles, as an Auburn University study reveals how magnetic fields can guide electrons in plasma, much like traffic signals.
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Alexandria, VA expands transit bus electrification with in-route overhead chargers, enabling buses to recharge without returning to depot.
Stretchy, bright OLED displays are now possible thanks to a flexible phosphorescent polymer paired with tough, transparent MXene electrodes, as revealed in a groundbreaking *Nature* study.
The open ocean, once seen as too vast to manage, now faces a new global framework to protect its fragile biodiversity beyond national borders.
A bold Indigenous climate advocate faces a chilling crackdown in Russia, accused of terrorism for her UN advocacy on behalf of her people.
Lifelike robots with uncannily human-like lips that flawlessly match their speech are no longer science fiction. A cutting-edge automaton can now teach itself to speak just like a person.
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Creators battle tech giants as AI-powered generators hijack their work. In 2023, digital artists sued Stability AI, Midjourney, and others over AI's unauthorized use of their art.
A trailblazing governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, breaks decades of tradition by eschewing the morning suit at her inauguration, showcasing Virginia's modern vibrancy.
Rallying the nation once more, the Women's March spearheads a nationwide "Free America" walkout on its 9th anniversary, inspiring a new era of activism.
Severe burn victims from Switzerland's deadly Crans-Montana fire are receiving revolutionary lab-grown skin grafts, using their own cells to accelerate healing and recovery.
War etches its scars on the bodies of the afflicted in Ali Cherri's films. In his 2024 short, a watchman stands rigid for hours, guarding the border of the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
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The New York–based Joan Mitchell Foundation has named the 31 artists who will participate in its 2026 residency program. Taking place at the Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans, the residents will participate in either six-week or 14-week residencies during three seasons (spring, summer, fall) this ...
Thousands of men in England will soon gain access to a groundbreaking prostate cancer treatment that can significantly extend life. Abiraterone, a life-extending drug, will be made available to 7,000 patients annually.
Microbes living in tree bark consume vast amounts of climate-related and toxic gases, according to new research published Jan. 8 in Science. In the past, tree bark was considered little more than an inert protective covering for trees and unlikely to support significant microbial life. But over the ...
Captivating audiences worldwide, women's sports have surged in popularity, with 73% now tuning in. Yet over half of fans discovered this dynamic realm just within the past three years.
Declining health may not fully explain late-life depression - emerging evidence suggests it could signal deeper neurological changes.
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Explosive discovery: Vitamin C may shield reproductive health from chemical threat. Researchers find potassium perchlorate, used in fireworks, can harm sperm production and fertility.
Groundwater depletion in Varanasi has private companies scrambling to install rainwater harvesting systems, as the Chief Development Officer demands action to recharge aquifers.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of photographer and artist Gordon Parks, who is known for his images that chronicled the segregated South, the civil rights movement, poverty, and the impact that racism had on the lives of African Americans. 2026 also marks the 20th anniversary of...
Stuffed animals soar through the air in a vibrant display of "sweet cuddly mayhem" during the Hershey Bears' annual Teddy Bear Toss, a quarter-century tradition that delights fans and benefits charity.
Scrapp, a recycling guidance app, partners with Miami-Dade County to pilot a tech-driven waste management program, revolutionizing how residents recycle.