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Persistent DNA twists, not knots, emerge during nanopore analysis, upending scientific assumptions and unlocking new insights into molecular mechanisms.
Discover the captivating emotion of "velvetmist" - a serene, ethereal state of being evoked by the beauty of a sunset or soothing music. This Reddit-born sensation, conjured by AI, offers a path to tranquility.
Weight Loss Outcomes After Two Years After two years, patients who underwent bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy or Roux en-Y gastric bypass) lost an average of 58 pounds. In comparison, patients who received a prescription for the GLP-1 medic...
Buckle up for a revolutionary commute! The Boring Company's Vegas Loop has officially expanded to Harry Reid International Airport, unlocking a new era of underground transit.
For years, veteran Sri Lankan activist Hemantha Withanage has demanded climate reparations at UN summits, calling on wealthy nations to compensate the Global South for devastating disasters.
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Renowned actor Idris Elba has been knighted for his tireless charity work, including launching an anti-knife crime campaign and founding the Elba Hope Foundation to support youth.
Biodiversity loss looms, but hope soars: Five species rebounded from the brink in 2025, including the Cape vulture, southern Africa's largest raptor.
Ganeshan D's Koodugal Nest is transforming Chennai's urban landscape, uniting citizens to protect the humble sparrow and champion environmental stewardship through education and research.
Nestled in Peru's cloud forests, two remote, untouched sites harbored secrets for decades. In 2022 and 2025, Indigenous guides led scientists on expeditions to uncover a remarkable discovery: a tiny, unknown frog.
Koneru Humpy: Defying Odds and Breaking Barriers in Chess A true champion is someone who rises every time they fall. Meet Koneru Humpy, an Indian chess star who has overcome criticism, prejudice, and life's pauses to become a record-breaking worl...
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Tristram Hunt Knighted in King Charles' 2026 New Year Honors Tristram Hunt, the director of London's Victoria & Albert Museum, has been knighted by King Charles, landing a spot on the UK's 2026 New Year Honors list. That means Hunt can now offici...
Unearthing Humanity's Past: Newly Discovered Foot Bones Reveal Ancient Hominin Species Coexisting with Lucy in Ethiopia.
Tucked away on a Bahamian island, the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve harbors a lush, subtropical forest teeming with captivating wildlife - from massive black witch moths to intricate orchard spider webs.
Machhapuchhare, or "Fishtail Mountain," is a prominent peak in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas in Nepal. At 6,997 meters (22,956 feet), it is far from the tallest mountain in the region, but it stands out for a unique reason - it has never been ...
Miles Teller made fans swoon when he danced on the beach as dreamy Lt. 'Rooster' Bradshaw in Top Gun: Maverick. But after seeing what he gave his wife, Keleigh, for Christmas, he has fans over the moon. The story of his gift goes back to the Palisad...
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The smartphone era has brought about an era of convergence when it comes to consumer electronics. Many devices we used to rely on—small cameras, calculators, flashlights, music players, and more—have been consolidated into our phones. Entertainment h...
The Istanbul Biennial, "The Three-Legged Cat," has been abruptly cut short after the curator's resignation, leaving over 600,000 visitors disappointed.
Ditches on Peatland Oil Palm Plantations Are an Overlooked Source of Methane The water-filled ditches that laced through the oil palm plantation in Sarawak, a Malaysian state on the island of Borneo, caught the attention of Kuno Kasak when he saw...
Gaze upon the untamed wilderness of Central Idaho, where the night sky shines with unparalleled brilliance. At the Dark Sky Reserve, a community-driven effort safeguards this natural wonder for all to behold.
Stress, Sleep, and the Body's Internal Clock Scientists have discovered that breast cancer can disturb the brain's daily stress hormone rhythms early in disease development. "The brain is an exquisite sensor of what's going on in your body," s...
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A revolutionary cancer drug is reshaping the fight against the disease, delivering remarkable tumor-shrinking results in a promising clinical trial.
Seventeen visionary women in 1955 Idaho founded a community library fueled by a thrift shop's profits, creating a hub for diverse ideas that endures today.
Feeling the holiday hangover? Dry January's annual "reset" has become a global tradition, with 200,000 official participants seeking a clean slate in the new year.
Trinbagonian steel pannist Joshua Regrello's record-breaking steelpan marathon brought national pride, but the year soon took a turbulent turn as Venezuela's Maduro was sworn in for a third term.
Discarded food scraps could unlock the secrets to more resilient crops, thriving ecosystems, and novel medical breakthroughs. Transforming waste into wonder, the possibilities are ripe for the taking.
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Rare Bats at Risk in Guinea's Nimba Mountains In 2018, researchers from Bat Conservation International, Cameroon's University of Maroua, and the American Museum of Natural History explored abandoned mining tunnels in Guinea's Nimba Mountains. The...
Ancient Climate Shift Linked to the Mysterious Extinction of the Real-Life "Hobbit" Humans A new study links climate stress to the disappearance of the early human species Homo floresiensis, known as the "hobbits" of Flores. An internation...
These Artists Transformed Their Mental Health Issues Into Chairs In Gaithersburg, Maryland, art curator Sandra Davis set 14 chairs on display in the Arts Barn's professional art gallery in 2024. Each chair, handmade by a different artist, evoked ...
A groundbreaking discovery at TU Wien: researchers have created a frictionless, energy-efficient "quantum wire" using ultracold atoms, revolutionizing the physics of transport.
Despair has long plagued America, with deaths of despair rising even before the opioid crisis. The decline of churchgoing may have contributed to this troubling trend.
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Discover innovative solutions to today's food and agriculture challenges in the "Growing Forward" series, presented by the Global Food Institute and Food Tank.
In the late 20th century, forest conservation in the eastern United States was rarely a matter of sweeping victories or clean resolutions. It was a practice shaped by hearings that dragged on, injunctions that arrived too late, and landscapes divided...
Soil's carbon storage capacity is crucial for climate models, but a new study reveals a tenfold variation in decomposition rates across the US, complicating predictions.
Immune cell surface sugars play a pivotal role in fueling the inflammation that drives psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, according to groundbreaking research.
Amidst the escalating climate crisis, the Trump administration dismantled critical safeguards, jeopardizing the food system. Civil Eats chronicles this pivotal moment, setting the stage for a pivotal year ahead.
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Rare Jaguar Sighting in Arizona In late November, trail cameras in southeastern Arizona captured images of a male jaguar, the fifth jaguar documented in the state since 2011. Footage of the big cat, nicknamed Cinco, was shared by the University o...
Constrained by limited land and resources, small island nations face complex conservation decisions that balance development and environmental protection.
Mushroom caskets are revolutionizing eco-friendly burials, with the first such interment in rural Maine. These biodegradable caskets, made from mycelium, decompose within 45 days, enriching the soil they return to.
Taylor Swift's heartwarming gesture: The pop icon personally thanked an Arrowhead Stadium worker after witnessing Travis Kelce's potential final Chiefs game.
Millennials face a distinct "midlife crisis" that demands a tailored solution, argues one comedian on TikTok. Shaped by two key factors, this generational phenomenon requires a unique approach to push through.