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Muscle strength, not aerobic fitness, may be the true predictor of longevity in older women—a finding that upends conventional wisdom about aging and exercise.
MIT researchers just cracked a decades-old photonic puzzle: a chip that shoots thousands of laser beams into free space, finally breaking light free from microscopic wiring.
Comb jellies—among Earth's most ancient animals—possess surprisingly sophisticated sensory structures that challenge our understanding of how complexity evolved.
Italy just spent €30 million on a Caravaggio portrait of a future pope—one of the state's priciest art purchases ever.
Scientists are building MOTHRA, a revolutionary telescope that will reveal the universe's hidden cosmic web—the faint gas filaments connecting galaxies and tracing dark matter's invisible architecture.
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Pregnancy rewires the brain—and each child compounds the changes. New research shows these neural transformations don't reset after your first baby.
A star 25 times our sun's mass exploded a billion light-years away—and it was 10 times brighter than normal supernovas. Astronomers tracked the cosmic fireworks for over 200 days.
UC Berkeley students examine rare Etruscan terracotta figurines from the Hearst Museum, preparing artifacts for display while lecturer Lisa Pieraccini documents precise measurements.
Scientists created a suction cup inspired by lampreys that can lift 850 times its own weight—revealing how nature's parasites could revolutionize underwater adhesion technology.
Abandoned by his mother with only a stuffed orangutan for comfort, Punch the monkey has transformed into a social butterfly at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo—now waving at visitors and making friends.
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Consciousness might not be what we think it is—scientists say the answer lies in how brains and machines process information, not where they're located.
This year's "Greater Goodies" reveal a striking pattern: films worldwide are celebrating love, courage, and connection—a possible response to our interconnected crises.
A groundbreaking trial is testing proton beam therapy to extend survival for mesothelioma patients—a deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Music festivals and trash bins tell the same story: 844 million single-use vapes discarded by 2022, with 500,000 more thrown away daily in 2023—despite rechargeable batteries inside.
John Krasinski's Jim Halpert made millions swoon in The Office—but the show's magic went far beyond one couple's fairy-tale romance.
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Hot flashes and weight gain aren't what women fear most about menopause—new data reveals the real symptoms catching everyone off guard.
Magnetized neutron stars spinning at cosmic speeds may power the universe's brightest explosions—and scientists just found proof.
Scientists have discovered cellular changes—but can't yet connect them to real health outcomes.
Campus & Community Atlas Hotel opens at the Enterprise Research Campus The Atlas Hotel is the latest building to open at the Enterprise Research Campus in Allston.Credit: Tishman Speyer Amy Kamosa Harvard Correspondent March 11, 2026 5 min read Art, food, views help give Allston space local flavor W...
Oregon State just landed $750,000 to unlock geothermal energy that could generate 63 terawatts—more than eight times global electricity output.
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Robots are now scanning ants like never before. Scientists have created Antscan, a digital library of nearly 800 ant species, using X-ray technology to reveal their hidden anatomy in stunning 3D detail.
AnneMette Bontaites planned to run one NYC Marathon. She finished with a completely different plan.
Hedgehogs can hear ultrasound—a discovery that could save thousands from deadly roads using simple sound deterrents.
Hornwort plants have cracked a molecular code that could revolutionize how crops capture carbon dioxide—and scientists just figured out how.
Two Palestinian sisters—both doctors—are delivering lifesaving aid across Gaza while training the next generation of medics in makeshift clinics.
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Dallas is launching a sprawling public art biennial across its 3.5-mile Katy Trail in Spring 2027, with artworks on view for 18 months.
Meta is racing to build custom AI chips at unprecedented speed, launching four new generations of silicon within two years to power its exploding AI workloads.
Ben Franklin's scientific credibility was his secret weapon in winning American independence, a Harvard historian argues.
A waitress's final $100 in tips became a sister's mission: Kristina Ulmer transformed Katie's cash into a kindness challenge that's now changing lives.
A European trial shows sulthiame cuts breathing pauses by up to 47% in sleep apnea patients—with higher doses delivering the biggest gains.
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Independent's 17th edition moves to Pier 36 this May with 76 exhibitors showcasing over 100 artists—70% in single-artist booths.
Stellar rotation acts like a cosmic conveyor belt inside red giant stars, new simulations show—fundamentally reshaping how we understand these dying suns.
Your brain's endurance gains don't happen during exercise—they happen after, when specific neurons stay activated to cement the improvements.
Baby teeth mean sleepless nights—but they're worth it. These primary teeth do far more than make grins adorable; they're crucial to your child's development.
Lainey Wilson is calling for backup: over a year after Duck Hodges' proposal, the country star admits wedding planning needs help—but she and her fiancé are in no rush.
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Beneath Antarctica's ice, a hidden lake harbors oxygen levels that shouldn't exist—and microbial structures that mirror Earth's ancient past.
Loudoun County's data centers now consume so much power for AI that even Dulles Airport is feeling the strain—a rural Virginia region has become Earth's data center capital.
Half of all people rely on background sounds to sleep—and pink noise is winning over white noise. But new research reveals it might come with unexpected trade-offs.
Ice cream may lower type 2 diabetes risk—a finding that has scientists baffled and eager for answers.
Cherry blossoms vanish in weeks—here's when to catch peak bloom. Washington, D.C. expects the spectacle March 29-April 1; Southern states bloom about a week earlier.