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The year 2025 was a challenging one for Nicole Kidman. In September, she filed for divorce from her husband of more than 19 years, Keith Urban. Less than a year earlier, she had also lost her beloved mother. With two significant personal losses in qu...
Budbudyachi Talli, a mystical pond in Goa, holds a centuries-old secret. Clap your hands, and the quiet waters erupt in a mesmerizing display of bubbles, as if the lake itself is whispering tales.
Transforming India's parched landscape, one water source at a time - an Indian environmentalist's nonprofit has revived over 600 natural and man-made bodies of water using innovative landscape engineering.
We picture travel as escape. A river at dawn. A forest trail underfoot. A reef alive with colour. But some journeys leave more behind than memories. They help landscapes recover, wildlife survive, and communities stay rooted to the places they protec...
A colossal whale unexpectedly crashed a fish-feeding frenzy, leaving divers stunned and questioning the extraordinary sight before their eyes.
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Aging intestines can now heal themselves. Groundbreaking CAR T-cell therapy targets senescent cells, boosting gut regeneration, reducing inflammation, and improving nutrient absorption in mice.
A groundbreaking mathematical framework sheds light on the success of multimodal AI, revolutionizing our understanding of intelligent systems.
Towering over Dubai's skyline, the Burj Khalifa has reigned as the world's tallest building for 15 years, surpassing Taiwan's Taipei 101 in 2009 - a year before its completion.
Diesel's days are numbered as electric cars charge ahead in Great Britain. By 2030, battery-powered vehicles are set to surpass diesels on the nation's roads, with London leading the charge toward a diesel-free future.
River otters' droppings harbor a surprising number of parasites that infect their prey, potentially reshaping local ecosystems in unexpected ways.
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Diabetes doesn't just endanger the heart—it physically remodels it. Donated hearts reveal diabetes disrupts energy production, weakens muscle structure, and stiffens tissue, hampering function.
Uncovering a Fiery Past: Archaeologists unearth the oldest known human cremation in Africa, shedding light on ancient burial practices.
Clash of titans as Nigeria and Mozambique collide in a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations showdown at Fez Stadium in Morocco.
Brace yourself - winter's icy grip brings a surge of viral infections. Flu shots offer protection, but many still succumb to the dreaded "bug." Discover the truth behind seasonal sickness.
Towering over four feet tall, a flock of bald, ungainly birds scavenge through a landfill on Majuli, the world's largest riverine island, in India's Brahmaputra River.
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At 80 years young, a retired teacher defied the odds, overcoming illness and injury to become the oldest female hiker to conquer the trails. Her inspiring journey will leave you in awe.
When family medical troubles threatened to derail a top student's dreams of university, the administrators at Bodine International Affairs High School in Philadelphia stepped in to lift her back up. Sonia Lewis, now a successful entrepreneur and hol...
*A record-breaking crowd of over 1,000 students and nearly 5,000 guests flooded the venue for this year's highly anticipated event.*
Uncertainty sparks innovation: Writer Margaret Heffernan, a TED Talk sensation, reveals how leaders harness the power of "doing nothing" to drive creativity and resilience.
Unlock the secrets of decision-making from UC Berkeley's top minds. Explore how experts in diverse fields approach choices that shape our lives.
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Tiny living doesn't mean sacrificing space. The Camden tiny house packs a punch, boasting an extra-wide design that maximizes its interior with a storage-rich layout featuring dual bedrooms.
Craig's Long Life and Conservation Legacy Craig's death at 54 years old is remarkable, as elephants in the wild rarely live past their 40s. This is a testament to the success of conservation efforts in the Amboseli region of Kenya, where Craig sp...
Ditching your shoes at home may benefit your feet - but proceed with caution. Doctors reveal the surprising upsides and potential downsides of going barefoot indoors.
Alzheimer's, once thought incurable, may have a surprising reversal. Groundbreaking research challenges the status quo, offering hope for those affected.
A rescue dog is leading 19 Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile peace walk across the United States, inspiring hope and unity along the way.
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Orchids' survival hinges on a hidden partnership with fungi in decaying wood, unlocking a new carbon pathway between deadwood and living plants.
Vaping has overtaken smoking as the UK's nicotine delivery method of choice, with millions now hooked on this deceptively addictive habit.
A newborn's hands no bigger than a fingertip defy the odds, returning home after a miraculous journey. This tiny fighter's story inspires hope in the face of adversity.
Facing extinction, the elusive manumea - a chicken-sized bird found solely on two Samoan islands - is the urgent focus of conservationists' desperate efforts to preserve this unique species.
An unknown ancestor's profound transition from four-legged to upright walking defined humanity's origins. Uncovering the fossilized evidence of this evolutionary prize is a rare find.
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Inspired by a vision to support nature, architectural firm Studio Link-Arc has completed the Yunlu Wetland Museum in Yunlu Wetland Park in Shunde, within southern China's Pearl River Delta. Positioned beside a protected habitat of wading birds, the m...
Inheritance tax could cripple your family farm. An accountant's chilling example: £59,000 per year for 10 years on a typical hill farm.
The Brain's Timing System Unlocks Cognitive Dominance Brain Regions Run on Different Internal Clocks Not all parts of the brain process information in the same way or at the same pace. Each region operates over a characteristic time window, ...
Gaze skyward this weekend as a dazzling supermoon and a vibrant meteor shower grace the night sky in a celestial celebration to welcome the new year.
Confetti rained down on Times Square, but this was no ordinary celebration - each piece carried an uplifting message to inspire the new year.
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Uncovering the Ashes of the Past: A 9,500-Year-Old Cremation Pyre Reveals Insights into Ancient African Hunter-Gatherers.
A seven-million-year-old fossil may have the key to humanity's origins. Anatomical evidence suggests Sahelanthropus tchadensis walked upright, despite its ape-like features and small brain.
Intimidated by fitness plans? Unlock the secret to effortless exercise - just 30 minutes, 5 days a week. The CDC's guidelines are your path to a healthier you.
The UK just experienced its hottest and sunniest year on record, a stark reminder of the accelerating climate crisis. All of the nation's top 10 warmest years have occurred in the past two decades.
Chickenpox vaccines are now available on the NHS for young children, protecting them from a potentially severe illness that can have lasting impacts.