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Unlocking brain secrets: A mouse study reveals acetylcholine's role in behavioral flexibility, offering new insights into addiction and OCD mechanisms.
Tired of losing air every time you check your bike's tire pressure? The Outrider TL Mini wirelessly monitors your high-pressure tires from inside, ending the hassle.
In Harlem, mental health was a forbidden topic for Michael A. Walrond, Jr. It took 30+ years and a distressing revelation for him to finally answer his calling in mental healthcare.
Neanderthals used birch tar for tools, but new research suggests another vital use: wound treatment. This sticky substance, detailed in PLOS One, also had antibiotic properties.
How much did ancient art cost? Researchers calculated the price of Egyptian blue pigment and labor to paint a small sacrarium, revealing the expense of ancient home decor.
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For 30+ years, volunteers in Burton upon Trent, England, have restored a Victorian pump house. Now, see their incredible progress, including firing up "Boiler No. 1," on their new YouTube channel!
Scientists resurrected ancient enzymes, revealing how early microbes processed nitrogen billions of years ago. This offers crucial clues about Earth's ancient atmosphere and life's evolution.
Late pregnancy aches? Your baby's due any minute, but looking cute feels impossible. Sometimes people help, other times, savage toddlers make it worse. Just ask Amy von Gillern.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared his ambition to build civilian nuclear reactors, stating nuclear energy isn't "too complex or risky for developing countries." He aims to diversify Rwanda's energy mix.
Dallas barber Henry Amoloja transforms haircuts for neurodivergent children. His sensory-friendly shop, The Weighted Cape, uses unique tricks to make every child comfortable and fearless.
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Brazil just created its largest marine park: a 1-million-hectare Atlantic Ocean sanctuary. This new conservation area protects 25 endangered species and Pleistocene megafauna fossils.
Feathered dinosaurs flew? Maybe not all. New fossil evidence from Anchiornis molting patterns suggests some ancient birds, once thought airborne, were actually grounded.
Decades of detective work culminate in a new Buffalo exhibition! See the original furnishings, some designed by the architect himself, finally returned home.
Global spirits sales are down, but rare whiskey auctions are booming. Sotheby's new report reveals their wine & spirits market is defying trends, outperforming general market expectations.
Want teens to sleep more, feel better, and ace their classes? A later school start could be the simple solution.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, broke his Ramadan fast with incarcerated men at Rikers Island, sparking backlash from Republicans and far-right activists.
Missed the '90s? Rewindpix, a digital camera on Kickstarter, brings back the single-use film camera vibe—without the waste. Get ready for nostalgia, reimagined.
A new tire toxicant, 6PPD-quinone, is imperiling coho salmon. UBC's Scholes Lab is racing to identify the most vulnerable streams and rivers, developing a model to pinpoint at-risk waterways.
Pink granite boulders atop Antarctica's Hudson Mountains led to a stunning discovery: a hidden, 100km-wide, 7km-thick granite mass buried beneath Pine Island Glacier.
Facebook just launched Creator Fast Track: a new program offering guaranteed pay and increased reach to help creators accelerate growth and success on the platform.
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Your morning brew does more than wake you up. Moderate coffee or tea consumption (2-3 cups) is linked to an 18% lower dementia risk and better long-term cognitive performance.
Keanu Reeves' sister battled leukemia. That fight transformed his career, making cancer research his defining philanthropic mission since 1998, even while filming "The Matrix.
Powerhouse Arts, a Brooklyn creative hub, names Liz Munsell VP of Curatorial and Arts Programs. She replaces Diya Vij, now NYC's cultural affairs commissioner. Munsell will expand exhibitions and residencies.
BMW's all-electric future is here! The Neue Klasse design, first seen on the iX3 SUV, now transforms the iconic 3 Series. Get ready for the i3 50 xDrive electric sedan, mirroring last July's prototype.
Grandmothers in central Kenya formed a soccer team for fitness and to inspire teens. They even outrun them on the field, offering hope and a unique coaching style.
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Indian homes toss kitchen waste, then buy LPG. One IITian flips this: he turns everyday food scraps into free cooking gas, ditching cylinders for good.
A graffiti artist allergic to flowers? Meet Mr. Flower Fantastic, the secret floral designer whose new orchid show is a vibrant ode to NYC.
MIT senior Srihitha Dasari never imagined addressing the UN on healthcare, technology, and co-designing public health. Yet, she spoke, bringing years of experiential learning to the global stage.
Imagine typing without a keyboard. Brain implants now translate thoughts into keystrokes, restoring communication for two paralyzed individuals.
Friction without touch? Konstanz researchers discovered a new sliding friction mechanism: resistance to motion driven purely by collective magnetic dynamics, not mechanical contact.
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Mars was once wet and warm. Now it's a cold desert. NASA's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will reveal how the Sun stole Mars' atmosphere, transforming its climate forever.
Short-form video is transforming entertainment in India. Micro-dramas are exploding as a new storytelling format and business vertical, with platforms leveraging Meta to reach audiences and launch shows.
Australian scientists just unveiled the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery! This breakthrough uses quantum mechanics to store energy, promising far greater efficiency than traditional batteries.
A lion collared for research near Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park became evidence. Biologists logged his DNA, unknowingly building the case that would convict his killers.
Harassed even after prison, Vietnamese anti-corruption activist Dang Thi Hue (Hue Nhu) spoke at the Geneva Summit, exposing human rights abuses and the lack of freedom in Vietnam.
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ORNL leads in advanced radiotherapies and the radioisotopes powering them. With over 300 isotopes, the lab provides critical materials for researchers worldwide.
Ocean heat threatens marine life, but a key microbe, Nitrosopumilus maritimus, shows surprising resilience. New research reveals it's already adapting to harsher, warmer conditions.
Thermal batteries store energy as heat, but extreme temperatures cause corrosion and fatigue. MIT's Fourth Power flips the script, using molten metal inside out to solve these material challenges.
Venezuela stunned the US 3-2 in Miami, capturing their first World Baseball Classic title. This politically charged upset victory unfolded in a tense final.
Venezuela wins the World Baseball Classic! After blowing an 8th-inning lead, Eugenio Suárez's 9th-inning double secured a 3-2 victory over the U.S.