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Ona "Oney" Judge, an enslaved woman owned by President George Washington, seized her chance at freedom during the Washingtons' dinner, secretly booking passage to escape their Philadelphia home.
Triumphant Brignone claims another Olympic gold as rivals bow in respect, cementing her status as a skiing legend.
Sierra Leone's maternal mortality crisis has persisted for too long. A new state-of-the-art facility, funded by a major philanthropic push, aims to save countless lives.
From the frozen peaks of Nepal to the remote villages of India, one man's journey uncovers the quiet, transformative work happening in the world's overlooked corners.
Harnessing the sun's boundless energy, the UK charts a bold course towards space-based solar power, a game-changing solution to meet its net-zero goals, as revealed in a groundbreaking government study.
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Hank and John Green’s annual charity livestream, Project for Awesome, is a beacon of hope and engagement for the duo’s dedicated online community: The Nerdfighters. This year, the event raised over $4,133,000 in a single weekend — its largest sum of all time.Hank and John — who are known for project...
Unlock the power of psychedelics: A single dose of DMT, combined with psychotherapy, can deliver rapid and lasting relief for those battling major depression.
Brace yourself for a chilling reality - the dream of hibernating through winter isn't so simple for humans. Muscle tissue and stem cells face serious risks from prolonged cold and inactivity.
Teens use coding to remix Indigenous music in Canada's "Your Voice is Power" competition. Featured artists include Dakota Bear, Jayli Wolf, Samian, and more.
Curiosity's groundbreaking discovery on Mars has scientists puzzled - the rover has uncovered massive organic molecules, hinting at the possibility of past life.
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Researchers have built a realistic human mini spinal cord in the lab and used it to simulate traumatic injury. The model reproduced key damage seen in real spinal cord injuries, including inflammation and scar formation. After treatment with fast moving “dancing molecules,” nerve fibers began growin...
Many view conservation as a ledger of discrete gains—acres saved or species rebounded—but for Gary Tabor, the more vital metric is architecture. He focuses on systems that hold when pressure builds. Few careers illustrate that preoccupation better than that of Tabor, an ecologist and wildlife veteri...
Trawling ban revives California's marine bounty - over 90 fish stocks nearly fully restored, a remarkable environmental comeback.
The Olympic stage remains closed to women in Nordic combined, despite athletes' tireless efforts. Their hopes for 2030 hinge on the world watching this week's men's events.
Iconic British artist David Hockney will unveil a colossal 22-by-32-foot installation at Turner Contemporary's 15th-anniversary celebration, transforming the museum's window with a stunning Normandy sunrise.
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A Russian modernist masterpiece, Wassily Kandinsky's vibrant "Le Rond Rouge" (1939), is set to headline Christie's prestigious London auction, with a staggering £15.5 million high estimate.
Bending the rules of metallurgy, a groundbreaking study upends the age-old belief that heat softens metal, revealing a surprising new truth about the nature of materials.
Hurtling around the ice at 30 mph, U.S. Olympic speed skaters push the limits of teamwork, drafting mere inches apart to dominate the team pursuit event.
Plants may be more cooperative than we thought. New research reveals they share signals to boost resilience when facing environmental stress.
Joy is not a constant state, but a natural nervous system response. Social media's relentless positivity sets unrealistic expectations, leaving us feeling like failures.
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Sweeping new rules aim to hold social media giants accountable for protecting children online, as the prime minister vows to end their "free pass" on safety.
Drinking coffee and tea daily may be the key to staving off Alzheimer's and cognitive decline, according to a groundbreaking 43-year study of over 131,000 people.
Artificial animals in Sweden developed functioning vision from scratch - no instructions needed. This AI breakthrough reveals evolution's inner secrets, replicating real-life vision systems.
A 50-year-old scientific enigma has been unraveled, as researchers unveil the molecular mechanism enabling tissue regeneration after severe damage.
As we age, changes in protein tagging and degradation may unlock the secrets behind brain decline - and how diet can still influence these vital processes.
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Robots with X-ray vision? Researchers unveil a groundbreaking system that lets driverless cars and robots see around corners using radio waves and AI.
There’s a phrase — typically attributed to Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos — that many of us may be familiar with: “They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds.” It has taken root in a number of social justice movements and might be displayed on protest signs — but the cultural significa...
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Cymru's "flagship" rewilding project takes flight as a Welsh charity acquires over 1,195 acres, propelling the nation's nature recovery efforts.
A bonobo demonstrated the ability to track imaginary objects in controlled tests, challenging the belief that imagination is uniquely human and hinting at deep evolutionary roots. In a set of carefully designed experiments modeled on children’s tea parties, researchers at Johns Hopkins University...
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The whiskers of elephants and domestic cats have stiff bases that transition to soft rubber-like tips, different from the stiff whiskers of rats...
Cardiac survival rates in a Texas city have skyrocketed from a mere 10% to an impressive 47%, showcasing a remarkable turnaround in emergency response.
Tiny, blind creatures rely on a remarkable sensory system - hundreds of specialized hairs that guide them through the darkness. #NoChangeNeeded
A rare, endangered turtle was airlifted to safety after being blown off course, now resting comfortably in the care of a world-renowned airline.
Ishan Kishan's masterful 77 on a treacherous Colombo pitch propelled India to a commanding 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup group stage clash.
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A steady magnetic field shields Earth's surface from deadly radiation, yet we've barely explored our own planet's depths. Beneath the thin crust lies a world of mystery waiting to be uncovered.
Royalty radiates romance as Princess Kate and Prince William unveil a stunning Valentine's Day portrait, captivating their Instagram followers with their intimate embrace.
Boost your heart health with a simple evening tweak. New research shows adults who stopped eating and dimmed lights 3 hours before bed saw improved blood pressure, heart rate, and blood-sugar control.
Groundbreaking study tracks over 400 toddlers, finds no link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and autism or developmental delays. Detailed assessments reveal no meaningful differences.
Soaring to remote villages, Lesotho's airborne medics deliver vital care to isolated communities. Yet, as budget cuts loom, these aerial angels face a new challenge.