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Older male humpbacks are winning the mating game. As whale populations recover, senior males increasingly outcompete younger rivals to father the next generation.
A 67,800-year-old hand stencil in Sulawesi is now confirmed as the world's oldest rock art, revealed through uranium-series dating.
Astronomers peering into a dust-choked galaxy have discovered unexpectedly complex chemistry—challenging what we thought we knew about star-forming regions.
Baby dinosaurs fended for themselves in prehistoric gangs, ditching their parents far earlier than modern animals. New research reveals they survived solo—no helicopter parents in sight.
The Toledo Zoo's newborn giraffe Eugene isn't your typical spotted calf—his perfectly parted black hair tuft has already won over fans worldwide.
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In the fishing town of Astoria, Oregon, the 29th annual FisherPoets Gathering will bring together commercial fishers to share poetry, essays, and songs about life in a changing seafood industry. Every year, on the last weekend of February, fishers, tourists, and artists gather in the breweries, bars...
Waitrose is pulling mackerel from shelves by April 29 over overfishing fears—a rare move by a major UK supermarket.
ALMA's unprecedented galactic survey reveals a chaotic stellar nursery of filaments at the Milky Way's core—reshaping our understanding of star birth.
Surgeons are treating spina bifida in the womb by applying stem cells from the placenta directly to the baby's spine—a breakthrough that could transform birth defect treatment.
Microscopic crystal seeds could finally unlock perovskite solar cells' promise—delivering high efficiency at commercial scales by fixing a critical flaw.
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Astronomers have unveiled the sharpest image ever taken of our Milky Way, revealing galactic details previously hidden from view.
Eating less could keep your brain younger. New research shows calorie restriction preserves brain cell function and slows aging at the molecular level.
Scientists just buried Earth's climate history in Antarctic ice—a new sanctuary will preserve ancient ice cores for the next 500 years.
Wisconsin's Lake Mendota is freezing later each year, making it increasingly risky to predict when ice will be safe for winter activities.
Solar power surged 35% in 2025, outpacing all other generation sources as renewables offset nearly 75% of new US power demand.
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Plant-based diets can sustain healthy infant growth, according to research spanning 1.2 million babies in their first two years of life.
Chinese researchers just cracked quantum teleportation's toughest problem: moving multiple quantum states simultaneously in a continuous system.
Hidden defects in ultra-thin electronics can now be spotted—and stopped. Rice University researchers revealed how invisible flaws trap electrical charges, causing premature device failure.
Ancient DNA reveals Ireland's goats have roamed the island for 3,000 years. A new study proves today's Irish Goats are genetically linked to Bronze Age herds.
Car technology just revolutionized outdoor lighting. A breakthrough portable lantern inspired by automotive innovation could transform how we illuminate our homes.
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A teacher's Instagram journey took an unexpected turn when her newborn son, Boston, was diagnosed with Coffin-Siris Syndrome and total hearing loss.
Six planets are aligning in a rare celestial parade visible to the naked eye in the coming days—a cosmic event NASA says stargazers won't want to miss.
Mongabay's website traffic exploded in 2025: 111 million visitors, up 46%, with pageviews jumping 72%. But these numbers only scratch the surface of its true reach.
Ancient Egyptian artifacts stolen from an Australian museum were recovered in just 24 hours, marking a rare victory in the fight against cultural property theft.
Scientists discovered an unexpected solution: the salty brine waste from industrial processes could power eco-friendly batteries.
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Scientists etched the world's tiniest QR code—1.98 square micrometers—into ceramic, creating a Guinness-verified breakthrough in ultra-dense data storage that could last centuries.
Scientists just cracked how to destroy "forever chemicals" using only sunlight. A breakthrough catalyst could finally eliminate PFAS pollution.
The Bunny Museum, a quirky SoCal icon since 1998, burned in LA's 2025 wildfires. Its three Guinness records went up in flames.
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A spring designed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory demonstrates additive manufacturing's potential with a simple motion—revealing how 3D printing could transform space exploration.
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Stories reshape how we fight climate change. Jules Pretty's new YouTube channel reveals why narratives—not just data—drive environmental action and systems transformation.
Beneath the Coronado Bay Bridge lies a hidden gem: Chicano Park, home to one of America's largest mural collections celebrating Chicano Pride and Hispanic history.
Linguists are ditching a 70-year-old checklist. An international team proposes a radical reimagining of language itself—one that captures how it actually evolves through sound, gesture, and social interaction.
Drowsy driving poses a serious threat on America's roads, according to a new Governors Highway Safety Association report released Feb. 26.
Scientists just unlocked a way to pack vastly more data into single photons using quantum light. This breakthrough could revolutionize secure communication and imaging technology.
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Fort McMurray's restorative justice program has a stunning track record: only 1 reoffender out of 115 participants. Now expanding beyond youth to adults, the northern Alberta initiative proves accountability works.
Researchers just unveiled the first standardized tool to measure fairness in ocean projects—from offshore energy to fishing treaties. The Ocean Equity Index could reshape how governments and companies manage our seas.
Jersey just legalized assisted dying. Now Westminster and Scotland are weighing similar bills for terminally ill patients.
After 40 years, a 17th-century stepwell in Hyderabad finally flows with clean water. The breakthrough came after 18 months of removing 3,000 tonnes of rubbish from Bansilalpet.
A massive neutrino detector at Fermilab challenges the existence of sterile neutrinos—but doesn't rule them out entirely.