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A "Fake or Fortune?" episode confirmed a painting inherited by retired accountant Mary-Louise Wedderburn is an authentic 18th-century work by Scottish artist Katherine Read.
Pattern and Decoration artist Joyce Kozloff, founder of Heresies magazine, just revealed she's a founding member of the Guerrilla Girls in an Art Journal Open interview.
An Ivory Coast fisherman, Goué André Clotaire Gbagou, accidentally caught a baby West African manatee. Realizing it was too young to survive, he now hand-feeds it at a wildlife enclosure.
Eating an avocado daily for six months significantly lowered "bad" cholesterol in people with obesity.
Hip-hop meets classical: The Illharmonic Orchestra, an all-Black ensemble, fuses lyricism with instrumentation. Leaders discuss building community through high-energy performances.
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For 17 years, Bharti Mudi has transformed lives in West Bengal, coaching tribal girls in football for free. Her passion creates opportunities, with many students securing government jobs through sports.
A plane sprayed soy fields next to a forest, repeatedly flying over Wawi Indigenous Territory. Residents fear pesticides are contaminating their water, gardens, animals, and homes, causing itching and diarrhea.
From cellular breakthroughs to restored ecosystems, today's news reveals how deep dives into hidden mechanics and forgotten histories are unlocking a brighter future.
A sulfur compound, LASSS, supercharges a key protein repairing damaged muscle. This discovery could slow muscle loss and preserve strength as we age.
Weekend plans feeling dull? Discover unique events worldwide! Explore exciting happenings in Amsterdam, Berlin, London, NYC, Tokyo, and 10 other global cities.
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The MBTA just secured $530 million from Massachusetts' Fair Share revenue! This massive funding boost was announced Wednesday by the MBTA and MassDOT.
Hawaiian volcanoes grew exceptionally large due to rising mantle temperatures and two heat surges.
A TikTok creator's dumpster dive for pet store discards turned shocking when she found something unexpected. Her July 22 video, detailing life with VEDS and epilepsy, now has 5.5M+ views.
Uncover Hubble's universe-changing legacy. Explore its history, groundbreaking science, cultural impact, and technological benefits—from human spaceflight to AI partnerships.
Jessica Morgan promises adventurous shows and accountability at Tate. Meanwhile, SANAA designs Ecuador's $100M museum, and a Viking ship from Nolan's *Odyssey* sparks a payment dispute.
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A UK volunteer, 37-year-old Ed Hunt, just received an experimental Ebola vaccine. He volunteered after seeing news reports of the deadly outbreak in DR Congo.
Atlassian Central, the new tallest hybrid timber skyscraper, just topped out! This "plyscraper" smashes records at 180m (591 ft), redefining sustainable high-rise construction.
Webb spotted a hidden giant planet! It detected the planet's atmospheric chemistry, previously obscured by a bright debris disk.
Eight weeks of salsa classes could be your new intervention! Learn footwork, rotate partners, and dance with strangers to measurably lower depression, reduce social anxiety, and boost happiness.
Stuck with only a primary school education, 42-year-old Endi found his calling at sea. Other jobs paid too little, but fishing boats at Jakarta's Nizam Zachman port offered a path forward.
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Ryan Brodersen dreamed of farming, but his family's four-generation Nebraska legacy ended when his parents quit in the 90s. Now, high land prices threaten his own agricultural future.
A regional chairman of Ghana's opposition party just got 20 years! The Accra High Court sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako for facilitating illegal mining in the Samreboi concession.
West Virginia offers cash and incentives to relocate, boosting its economy. How are these dozens of programs working out across the country?
Great news! The adorable numbat is no longer endangered. After 40+ years of conservation, Western Australia's animal emblem moved from Endangered to Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Bangladesh's youth are frontline heroes against wildlife crime. Unofficial but vital, these animal lovers provide crucial intel, helping the Forest Department rescue trapped wildlife from poachers and smugglers.
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Betty Parsons: the fearless dealer who shaped postwar American art. Within a year of opening in 1946, she signed Newman, Pollock, Reinhardt, Rothko, and Still.
3D-printed bioplastic pods are restoring Thailand's seagrass meadows! Murdoch and Walailak Universities are collaborating on this innovative environmental project.
Indigenous communities face colliding crises: climate change, violence, AI threats. Their leaders demand UN action, proposing a 12-point plan for global protection.
Leafing through old textbooks, Dr. Holly Warren realized her medical school barely touched addiction medicine. "Did we even talk about this?" she wondered. The answer was a resounding no.
Utah's Castle Valley, once a coal hub, now powers the region with one of its largest solar and battery storage facilities.
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Kiana Hall filmed a unique raccoon in Seattle on July 14, 2026. She named him Jimothy. Less than two weeks later, her video went viral, bringing joy to countless people.
Endangered African wild dogs are back in Malawi! Four were spotted in Kasungu National Park—the first confirmed sighting in over a decade. They trekked hundreds of kilometers from Zambia.
A tiny plant with purple-blue flowers, Cyananthus hookeri, reappears in India's Eastern Himalayas after 150 years. Last seen in 1867, researchers confirmed its presence at 3,600 meters.
Nature's sights and sounds boost mental health, unlike noisy cities. NCSU researchers found natural soundscapes improve emotions, while urban environments detract.
Track electronic and vibrational dynamics in real time? A new study suggests a groundbreaking method to do just that.
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Cologne researchers uncovered a new mechanism linking two fundamental mitochondrial processes. This discovery could reshape our understanding of cellular energy.
Harry and Meghan seek privacy, but their UK trip exploded in the media. A long-awaited reunion with King Charles sparked hopes for healing, with Meghan later joining Harry.
Scientists discovered the simple acoustic secret connecting all birdsong. This finding reveals the building blocks behind their spectacular diversity.
Quantum tech just got a 20-year boost! ISTA physicists confirmed a long-standing theory, paving the way for major advancements.
Medieval strip farming, managed by manor lords, divided land equitably. It mirrors US "strip cropping" but originated from resource division, not soil conservation.