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Uganda's urban refugees are building 9% of the capital's economy.

Uganda's progressive refugee policy empowers individuals to build futures through economic participation. Students at Bondeko, like those tailoring clothes, exemplify this self-reliance.

Colon cancer breakthrough keeps patients cancer-free for nearly 3 years

A 9-week treatment helps colon cancer patients stay cancer-free for years.

Immunotherapy before surgery? A UK trial shows just 9 weeks of pembrolizumab kept colorectal cancer patients cancer-free for nearly 3 years.

Scientists Flip Immune System “Switch,” Uncover Surprising Path To Stop Gut Inflammation

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Flipping an immune switch could quiet gut inflammation for good.

Gut immunity just got a plot twist! Scientists discovered a new mechanism maintaining gut balance, upending old assumptions about immune tolerance.

2.5 GW ‘gas-plus-nuclear’ plant in Texas aims to fast-track power for AI demand

Texas plans a new power plant for AI, starting with gas, then nuclear.

Blue Energy and GE Vernova plan a 2.5 GW hybrid nuclear-gas power plant. It promises faster electricity delivery than traditional nuclear, meeting surging AI and manufacturing demand.

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On the ground or in the atmosphere? Swarm satellites help characterize and pinpoint destructive events

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On the ground or in the atmosphere? Swarm satellites help characterize and pinpoint destructive events

Solar storms hit Earth, disrupting power grids, rail, satellites, and marine life. Solar wind and geomagnetic activity disturb our magnetosphere, creating electric and magnetic field variations.

In Bangladesh, traditional farming methods are being replaced by a modern system

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Bangladesh's farmers ascend to new heights for better harvests.

Indigenous farmers in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts are ditching traditional jhum cultivation. They're now growing vegetables on elevated bamboo trellises using the machan method.

Lindsey Vonn Showcased Her Incredible Recovery at the Met Gala — and Fans Are Speechless

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Three months after a severe injury, Lindsey Vonn danced at the Met Gala.

A catastrophic crash at Milano Cortina 2026 nearly cost Lindsey Vonn her leg. Airlifted with a serious fracture and compartment syndrome, the Olympic gold medalist faced an arduous recovery.

China’s renewable hydrogen capacity crosses one million tonnes

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Imagine China’s green hydrogen capacity: It just crossed a million tonnes.

China's green hydrogen capacity just doubled to 250,000+ tonnes/year, with 900,000+ more under construction! The Northeast leads, leveraging cheap renewables for cost-effective electrolysis.

Did Facial Recognition Find a Lost Portrait of Anne Boleyn? Scholars Debate Whether A.I. Solved or Merely Muddled an Art History Mystery

Did AI's algorithms just find Anne Boleyn's lost face?

Anne Boleyn lost her head to Henry VIII. Now, researchers claim she also lost her face—hidden among dozens of mislabeled portraits in a royal art collection.

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Heidi Klum Transformed into a Living Sculpture at the Met Gala—We Have No Words

Heidi Klum's Met Gala look: a living sculpture in latex.

Heidi Klum, Halloween's undisputed queen, always delivers the unexpected. This year, she stunned at the 2026 Met Gala, proving she's no one-trick pony.

From coal ships to community art: Cardiff's Norwegian Church finds new purpose.

A "Norwegian Church" in Wales? Cardiff Bay's landmark church reveals an unexpected historical link between Norway and South Wales, rooted in the booming 1860s coal trade.

As students graduate into a turbulent world, commencement speaker Robert Reich embraces hope - Berkeley News

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Is the era of cynical graduations finally over?

America's faced instability before. Respected professor Robert Reich sees optimism in our resilience, youth, and their idealism—a vision rooted in his lifelong fight for social justice.

Ronnie Scott's now hosts classical nights upstairs.

Ronnie Scott's, the legendary jazz club, is making a surprising move! Its refurbished upstairs venue now hosts weekly orchestral performances, bringing classical music to the forefront.

World's first vaccine for Lyme disease could be available in 2027

A new vaccine brightens futures for those living with Lyme risk.

A Lyme disease vaccine could arrive next year! Two successful Phase III trials make scientists confident, with FDA approval the final hurdle.

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Man 3D prints a chatty C-3PO head powered by AI

Your own chatty droid? Today's 3D printing and AI make it real.

Forget C-3PO. Hyper-realistic humanoid robots are here. You can now build a computer model that imitates Luke Skywalker's droid, complete with a voice generator and text input for conversation.

From Viking sagas to wireless signals: Lund's ancient past inspires modern connection.

Born in 1990s Ericsson labs in Lund, Sweden, Bluetooth launched in 1999, becoming a wireless standard. Named after King Harald Bluetooth, it unites devices just as he united Denmark and Norway.

Mama polar bear adopts cub in a rare case caught on camera. Now, you can track their journey

Watch this mama polar bear welcome a new cub to her family.

A mother polar bear near Churchill, Manitoba, emerged with one cub last spring. Months later, researchers spotted her again—with two cubs.

New silicon-germanium chip hits 500 Gbps, sets world sampling bandwidth record

Imagine data moving 500 gigabits a second, thanks to this new chip.

German scientists shattered speed limits with a new silicon-germanium chip! It boasts the world's highest combined sampling rate and bandwidth in a track-and-hold circuit, revolutionizing ultra-fast signal processing.

The martial arts master who brought Wing Chun to the world rests in Hong Kong.

Donnie Yen's iconic character, Ip Man, was a real martial arts master. Born wealthy in 1893 Foshan, he began Wing Chun at 13, then moved to Hong Kong for school.

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See the jaguar that climbed 7,200 feet for a comeback.

A ghost of the mountains returns! For the first time in 10 years, camera traps in Honduras' Sierra del Merendón captured images of an elusive male jaguar.

Researchers discover a new pathway to building energy-efficient computing chips - Berkeley Engineering

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Tiny films of titanium dioxide could unlock cooler, faster computing.

Ultrathin titanium dioxide film could revolutionize semiconductor tech. Its surprising properties promise more energy-efficient chips for all your devices, from fitness trackers to smartphones.

NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Surveys ‘Crocodile Bridge’

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Perseverance surveys Mars' ancient "Crocodile Bridge.

NASA's Perseverance rover just surveyed "Crocodile Bridge" on Mars' Jezero Crater rim. Its Mastcam-Z captured a stunning 360-degree panorama from 980 images.

Kellie Pickler Returned to American Idol Years After Heartbreak — Her Performance Was Bittersweet

Is Kellie Pickler's return to Idol a new chapter for her fans?

In fall 2005, 19-year-old Kellie Pickler charmed Simon Cowell and fans on American Idol. Finishing sixth, her bubbly personality launched a successful music career and enduring fame.

All Life Uses 20 Amino Acids. Scientists Just Deleted One in Bacteria.

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Removing an amino acid from bacteria hints at a future of designer proteins.

Synthetic bacteria are rewriting life's rules. These Ec19 cells, thriving for generations, are the first to remove a protein "letter," defying the 20-amino-acid standard for all known life.

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380-Million-Year-Old Fish Fossil Reveals Secrets of Life’s First Steps Onto Land

A 380-million-year-old fish fossil just revealed how life first walked ashore.

Rare fossil fish scan reveals brain features and adaptations crucial for the water-to-land transition.

Today's Hope-Up: Evolution's Cheatsheet, Cosmic Rays, and a Quiet Supersonic Thump

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Today's Hope-Up: Evolution's Cheatsheet, Cosmic Rays, and a Quiet Supersonic Thump

Cosmic rays, ancient evolution, and a quiet supersonic jet: Today's stories reveal the hidden rules of the universe and smarter ways we're moving forward.

Mezcal “Worm” in a Bottle Mystery: DNA Testing Reveals a Surprise

DNA testing reveals the true identity of Mezcal's iconic "worm.

That strange "worm" in mezcal bottles? Its true identity, finally revealed, shatters decades of speculation.

Midwives saved his mom's life -- and inspired him to pursue the profession

The story of a midwife, his mother, and a quiet revolution in global health.

May 5 is International Day of the Midwife. This year's theme, "one million more," highlights a critical shortage of midwives identified by World Health Organization research.

A tiny new moth on Crete honors Pope Leo's environmental call.

A new moth species, Pyralis papaleonei, is Pope Leo XIV's latest "gift." Discovered on Crete, this striking insect is the first papal tribute of its kind, named for its royal colors and ecological significance.

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A 10-year whale shark satellite study helps create new protected area in Indonesia

Indonesia protects whale shark nursery.

Whale sharks are a good omen for Indonesian fishers, signaling abundant anchovies. This unique relationship helps scientists tag over 70 sharks for a decade-long study.

Ancient life thrived on a rare metal, rewriting Earth's early story.

Ancient Earth life, 3+ billion years ago, relied on a metal so scarce it's baffling: molybdenum. NASA-funded scientists just proved this critical, surprising link.

Why Cinco de Mayo Was First Celebrated in America

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Uncover why Cinco de Mayo first bloomed in America.

Cinco de Mayo: vibrant dances, colorful decor, and traditional Mexican food. This 1862 military victory celebration thrives in Mexico and the U.S., but its surprising origin story began in America.

Wireless offshore chargers will allow electric ships to recharge at sea

Electric ships soon recharge at sea, keeping crews moving.

Poseidon's seen it all, from wooden boats to cruise ships. Now, imagine his shock as electric boats recharge mid-ocean, thanks to a new offshore charging system.

Scientists Turn Red Lettuce Green, Unlocking Hidden Nutrients

What if red lettuce could offer even more hidden goodness?

Lettuce lost its red! Researchers tweaked pigment production, removing color and subtly reshaping the plant's internal chemistry.

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Flexcompute, Northrop Grumman unveil ‘Physics AI’ to cut simulation timelines by 100x

The hidden AI that helps spacecraft dock in seconds, not months.

Orbiting Earth, a few centimeters separate mission success from disaster. Spacecraft docking once took months of data crunching; now it takes seconds. Flexcompute, Northrop Grumman, and NVIDIA made it happen.

Researchers Discover Natural Compound That Disarms Deadly Superbug

A natural compound quietly disarms a dangerous superbug.

A natural molecule could stop bacteria from causing disease. It blocks critical behaviors pathogens rely on, offering a new way to fight infections.

NASA’s new supersonic X-59 aircraft shows off its dizzying acrobatics in new video

Where loud booms once rattled, silent supersonic flight now ascends.

NASA and Lockheed Martin's X-59 QueSST promises silent supersonic flight. After a decade of development, this revolutionary aircraft, designed to eliminate sonic booms, was finally revealed in January 2025.

The climate case for cooperation between package delivery rivals

From competing trucks to shared routes: China's parcel delivery cleans its air.

Chinese e-commerce deliveries could cut emissions by 80% with new strategies. Shockingly, their climate impact is 9x worse than previously thought.

‘It’s a special tree’: campaign to save mother of beloved bramley apple for nation

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