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Greenland's ice sheet is slowly churning deep below the surface. Scientists just uncovered this hidden process, revealing a critical new factor shaping its future.
Astronomers found a new exoplanet, L 98-59 d, challenging planetary classification. It hides a vast molten rock ocean trapping sulfur, unlike anything in our Solar System.
The "liver of rivers," freshwater mussels, are facing extinction. These vital, long-lived bivalves are among Earth's most threatened animals, but Australian research offers a surprising lifeline.
Imagine ditching insulin injections. A new peptide-based drug delivery strategy could make oral insulin a reality, bringing scientists closer to a needle-free future for diabetics.
Diabetics, listen up! Metformin isn't just for blood sugar. New research links its use to a significantly lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
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Beneath 22 railway arches, Embassy Village offers a unique housing solution in Manchester. All units were built pro-bono, creating a vital community space.
A lost El Greco masterpiece, "The Redeemer," has been discovered at the Vatican! Restorers Alessandra Zarelli and Paolo Violini uncovered the late 1500s painting beneath an unknown artist's overpaint.
A 3,450-year-old wooden Bronze Age loom, discovered in Spain, survived a village fire and collapsing roof. This rare find offers new insights into ancient textile production.
The viral "What were you like in the '90s?" trend is flooding social media with celebrity throwbacks set to the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris." Relive the magic of overalls, flannels, and chunky shoes.
Pinnacle SkyTower just topped out at 106 floors, becoming North America's tallest residential building. This supertall skyscraper sets a new record for high-rise living.
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Forget fragile glass! German researchers are using a glass-like metal to dramatically boost electric motor efficiency, challenging everything you thought you knew about high-stress components.
Space rocks might have delivered RNA and DNA's building blocks to early Earth.
Chocolate just got better! Brazilian researchers mixed cocoa shells—chocolate industry waste—with local honey, creating a heart-healthy, more delectable treat.
CERN physicists just found a heavier proton, the Xi-cc-plus, deep within the Large Hadron Collider's debris. This subatomic particle is at the heart of every known atom.
Wildlife monitoring just got easier. EarthRanger and SMART, two leading conservation tech platforms, are merging into SERC, ending years of juggling data between separate systems.
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Thought extinct for 6,000 years, two "Lazarus" marsupial species are alive! Discovered in New Guinea's rainforests, these creatures defy history.
Ancient art in France's Font-de-Gaume cave was thought un-datable. Then, researchers found charcoal, unlocking its secrets.
Egidio Marzona, the German-Italian collector who defined 20th-century avant-garde art, has died at 81 in Berlin. His vast holdings shaped how we study and display modern art.
He hasn't bought an LPG cylinder in 7 years. Impossible? He transformed kitchen waste into cooking fuel with a home biodigester, ditching rising prices and creating his own sustainable energy.
Double US onshore wind energy output without expanding its footprint? Simply replace old turbines with new, more powerful models. This "repowering" strategy could revolutionize green energy.
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One gene dramatically alters male parenting in African striped mice. A new study reveals its surprising impact on paternal care.
A hiker in Mallorca stumbled upon a 1.25-inch metal bull sculpture. Archaeologists believe this rare relic is over 3,000 years old, offering a glimpse into ancient history.
Fat tissue isn't just storage. New research reveals it undergoes dramatic cellular and molecular changes as body weight drops, proving far more adaptable than imagined.
My sister-in-law became a grandparent, twice over, and it's brought new meaning to her life. But beyond joy, a new study suggests engaged grandmothers may also protect against cognitive decline.
Chicago's art scene faces a major shift: Madeleine Grynsztejn, MCA director for 18 years, departs at year-end. Her tenure brought celebrated retrospectives and massive institutional growth.
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New Atlas launched! CIMMYT and BISA's ACASA helps South Asian agriculture make climate-informed decisions, offering crucial insights into climate risks and vulnerabilities.
Giant hailstones cause massive damage, but predicting their size is tough. How fast does hail melt? Join the SEaRCH project and help scientists answer this critical question!
Trevor Paglen just won the Guggenheim LG Award, a $100,000 prize for tech-minded artists. This massive sum will fund his expensive, groundbreaking work on surveillance technology and AI.
A man in Kansas asked if I was driving far for big attractions. I wasn't. Traveling the plains with Atlas Obscura, I found wonder didn't need detours—it was practically underfoot.
A century-old mystery: three missing leaves. Researchers, on a whim, checked a French museum's archives and found one, solving a piece of the puzzle.
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Reeves vows £2.5bn for quantum computing and AI to stop UK tech "drifting abroad." She tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while pledging closer EU ties.
A dying star birthed the "Exposed Cranium" nebula, a cosmic brain floating in space. Webb's infrared eye reveals its eerie layers and dark divide, hinting at powerful shaping jets.
A newly discovered nerve cell protection mechanism could revolutionize understanding and treatment of mental illness.
That "fanged frog" species known since 1838? It's actually several! A new genetic study reveals Southeast Asia's amphibian mystery.
South Florida's residential canals are getting a green upgrade! Two mangrove planters are being installed on a new seawall, creating vital marine wildlife habitat in an innovative nature-inspired design experiment.
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Georgia farmers devastated by Hurricane Helene's $5.5B economic hit just got a lifeline. USDA Secretary Rollins announced over $500M to help rebuild from the storm's widespread agricultural destruction.
Harvard College is a poetry powerhouse! Home to a current and two former National Youth Poet Laureates, including Evan Wang '29, the legacy began with Amanda Gorman '20.
Muscles need gravity to thrive. A new study reveals a gravity threshold essential for maintaining muscle function.
Anxiety creeping in? Just 24 minutes of music, especially with auditory beat stimulation, significantly reduces symptoms. This duration outperforms shorter sessions and matches longer ones.
Leqaa Kordia embraces loved ones after her release from Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on March 16, 2026.