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Afraid to fly? Beni the llama and Captain Jack the alpaca are on a mission to calm your nerves. These camel-adjacent cousins work at the Portland airport, offering furry therapy to stressed travelers.
Unlock the future of wireless communication with a groundbreaking metasurface that flips between ultra-stable light vortices, revolutionizing signal transmission.
Wetlands make up only about 6% of the land area but contain about 30% of the terrestrial organic carbon pool. Therefore, CO2 emissions from wetlands are central to the global climate balance. In Denmark, the plan is to flood 140,000 hectares of low-lying land such as bogs and meadows as part of the ...
Robert Wiesenberger will become the Brooklyn Museum s new senior curator of contemporary art, filling a post that has been vacant since in 2023. I’m elated, Wiesenberger said in an email to ARTnews. I love this museum—I used to go there weekly to sketch in the galleries, in rotation with visits to t...
Bitter winter storms blanketed the nation, but in Washington, DC, a heroic community rose to the challenge, shoveling snow and lending a helping hand to those in need.
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Decades of heavy drinking significantly raise colorectal cancer risks, especially for rectal cancer, according to a 20-year study of U.S. adults. Lifelong heavy drinkers face dramatically higher odds than light drinkers.
Losing a parent to gun violence can devastate a child's mental health, with trauma and PTSD driving a surge in psychiatric diagnoses, according to a new study.
Fusion power just got a major boost. Engineers at the UK's STEP program have cracked a key challenge, testing plug-and-socket magnets that could slash fusion plant costs.
Snowpack deficits plague the western U.S. as unseasonably warm and wet weather grips the region, leaving many mountainous areas with alarmingly low snow levels.
A hidden protein buildup in brain blood vessels can silently quadruple dementia risk, often without a stroke as warning.
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Grandparents who lend a hand with childcare may reap surprising cognitive benefits. New research reveals they outperform non-caregiving peers in memory and verbal skills.
Raging wildfires forced 19,000 Yellowknife residents to flee in 2023, but emergency alerts excluded the region's nine Indigenous languages, leaving some families scrambling for vital information.
A majestic mountain lion prowls the bustling streets of San Francisco, captivating residents as wildlife officials race to safely apprehend the elusive feline.
Microscopic marvels: Scientists have sculpted 3D structures thinner than a hair using two-photon polymerization, but this polymer-locked technique limits their potential.
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Toxic "forever chemicals" have infiltrated our most vital resources, from the water we drink to the food we consume. This alarming reality demands urgent action.
Winter mornings slow everything down. Breath turns visible, balconies feel colder, and gardens appear to pause. Yet tucked into a pot, a strawberry plant keeps growing. For children, that small surprise can shift how they see seasons, food, and care. Growing strawberries in winter shows young garden...
Quantum computing's holy grail may lie in the unexpected: diamond defects could unlock scalable qubit interconnects, a game-changing breakthrough.
Newborns in the U.S. face a life expectancy of just 79 years on average, lagging behind other affluent nations where residents can expect to live longer.
The Australian summer monsoon, a vital weather pattern, arrived later than ever in 2024–2025, disrupting the delicate balance of the region. This unprecedented delay holds grave implications for the land and its people.
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Imagine a world where every device, from your phone to your fridge, seamlessly connects, transforming how we live, work, and interact.
Jaguars and rainforests triumph as Guatemala abandons oil drilling to safeguard its natural treasures.
Shrouded in mystery, the "Dark Ages" concealed the true nature of Anglo-Saxon architecture until the 19th century, when a pioneering historian uncovered its hidden wonders.
Beachgoers at New Jersey's Island Beach State Park stumbled upon a remarkable discovery - the remnants of a 140-year-old shipwreck, uncovered by powerful coastal erosion. Park officials confirm this historic find.
Facing bitter cold, New Yorkers filed a staggering 26,000 heat and hot water complaints - the most in 4 years. City Limits reporter Patrick Spauster reveals what landlords must provide and how tenants can take action.
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Toddlers are a whirlwind of boundless energy, oblivious to peril as they dart into harm's way, leaving parents in a state of constant vigilance. Yet, their boundless affection makes the journey worthwhile.
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: Thomas Edison and his family had a ritual. Every winter, they would leave freezing cold New Jersey and head down to Fort Myers, Florida. Back then, Fort Myers was out there. Think swamps and mosquitoes. It wa...
Breakthrough in solar power: Chinese scientists unveil a revolutionary technique that fortifies perovskite solar cells, enabling them to withstand over 2,000 hours of grueling heat and humidity.
Stonehenge's origins rewritten: Curtin University researchers reveal humans, not glaciers, transported the iconic monument's rocks to England.
Life is never dull for Prince William and Kate Middleton. In addition to their official duties, the pair also has three young children to raise. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis keep them on their toes and on the go. Even though the children don’t have the same kind of life as our...
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Embrace winter's serene splendor on the trails, but tread carefully. Snow-draped landscapes and crisp air beckon, yet icy paths and unpredictable weather demand preparation for a safe, rewarding hike.
Tiny, lab-grown neurons could intercept pain signals before they reach the brain, offering a revolutionary alternative to opioids for chronic pain relief.
The mere scent of predators can dramatically alter deer behavior, curbing browsing damage to vulnerable tree saplings. This discovery offers a promising tool for forest recovery.
Grandma's chats with the neighborhood mailman Ralph painted a picture of a bygone era. In the 1980s, personal connections still thrived, but today, that sense of community has faded.
A Romantic masterpiece from 1795 now commands a $2 million price tag as the historic Rossett Mill hits the market, offering a rare chance to own a piece of artistic history.
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A single gene, PTPN2, holds the key to a healthy gut and resilient immunity, according to groundbreaking research from UC Riverside scientists.
Gossip is hardwired into our DNA, says renowned psychologist Frank McAndrew. In 2026, he's giving people permission to indulge their evolutionary itch to know the juicy details about others.
*Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's 98th-minute header stunned Real Madrid, as Benfica's 4-2 victory sent both teams to the Champions League playoffs, leaving Madrid outside the top eight.*
JWST has revealed a strange early universe filled with ultra-bright “blue monster” galaxies, mysterious “little red dots,” and black holes that seem far too massive for their age. A new study proposes that dark stars—hypothetical stars powered by dark matter—could tie all these surprises together. T...
Quenching thirsts for centuries, low-alcohol brews have long been a safer alternative to contaminated water, dating back to Medieval Europe's working class.