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Legendary naturalist David Attenborough's 100th birthday in May will be marked by a BBC celebration honoring his pioneering wildlife broadcasting career spanning over 70 years.
Centuries-old math puzzle cracked by AI: Fudan, Peking, and SAIS scientists used Packing Star to solve Isaac Newton's 300-year-old "kissing number" problem in higher dimensions.
As the sun sets, solar panels go dark, but a breakthrough molecule may solve renewable energy's storage challenge.
Sketchers transform city streets into canvases, capturing fleeting moments and unveiling hidden urban wonders. Their art forges connections, inspiring others to see the world anew.
The epic Lewis & Clark expedition began not in 1804, but seven months earlier in tiny Clarksville, Indiana. It was here that Meriwether Lewis met with William Clark, marking the start of their legendary westward journey.
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Flawless performances are a myth. For decades, coaches strived to engineer Olympians' "flow state," that elusive zone where everything clicks. But the pursuit of perfection often falls short.
Breathe easier with this groundbreaking nanoparticle system that revolutionizes tuberculosis treatment, delivering a critical drug directly to the lungs for longer-lasting relief.
Mesmerizing celestial dance: Vibrant auroras illuminated the Denmark Strait and eastern Canada during a minor geomagnetic storm in February 2026, captivating skywatchers.
Hybrid perovskite materials developed at the University of Oklahoma could revolutionize radiation detection, harnessing the organic component for rapid, efficient light emission.
A last-second overtime goal by defenseman Quinn Hughes propels Team USA to a semifinal showdown with Slovakia. Meanwhile, Canada narrowly advances to face Finland.
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A furry intruder stole the show at the Olympic cross-country skiing team sprint, as a Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul crashed the race, delighting spectators in Lago Di Tesero, Italy.
Chemists have achieved a remarkable breakthrough, synthesizing a never-before-seen five-atom silicon aromatic ring, solving a long-standing challenge in the field.
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Uncovering a Lost Wonder: Archaeologists Recover Colossal Blocks from the Legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, Resurrecting a Piece of Ancient History.
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Beneath Antarctica's icy expanse, a puzzling gravity dip hints at slow-moving rocks deep within the Earth's crust, unveiling the planet's hidden geologic secrets.
Experiments reveal that unsaturated lipid membranes promote vesicle fusion and DNA retention during freeze–thaw cycles, highlighting icy environments as potential drivers of protocell evolution. Today’s cells are extraordinarily intricate. They contain internal scaffolding known as cytoskeletons,...
Can AI be ethical? No, say experts. But neither can a car - 'When there's a vehicle crash, no one says a car was being unethical,' notes Huntridge CTO Bennett Gebken.
Supercharging power systems: Penn State's breakthrough polymer capacitor packs 4X the energy, withstands 482°F heat, revolutionizing electric vehicles, data centers, and aerospace.
Amidst a flurry of kick lines and roaring laughter, Australian actress Rose Byrne was feted as the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year, captivating Harvard's campus with her charm and wit.
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Feeding Gaza's hungry during Ramadan: World Central Kitchen's teams have served over 272 million meals, 73 million loaves of bread, and 6.4 million gallons of water since 2023.
Since the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s “Operation Metro Surge” began in December, the Muslim community in Minneapolis has been on high alert. “It’s been a very difficult time,” Khalid Omar, a community organizer and a leader at Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center, told CNN. “You can ...
Local officials to meet with Congress on bipartisan legislation that could deliver critical transportation funds to communities nationwide.
Forget stone, parchment, and floppy disks - scientists have unlocked a revolutionary data storage solution that could last for millennia: laser-written glass.
Unitree’s humanoid robots made headlines this week after taking part in an impressive performance at China s 2026 Spring Festival Gala. While the robots also caught the public eye last year, this year they took things a step further. In the latest performance, they carried out complex actions, inclu...
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A wild rhinoceros in a chute for eyedrops? Crazy, yet effective. Animal behaviorists traveled to Africa to save an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening eye infection.
Brain tissue stiffness is the key to unlocking the mysteries of neural development, as new research reveals its critical role in regulating chemical signals.
A manatee's harrowing ordeal in a Florida storm drain has taken a hopeful turn, as the gentle giant shows signs of recovery after receiving care at SeaWorld.
Nestled in the cosmic tapestry, a mysterious galaxy emerges, its faint glow hinting at a dark matter dominance and a sparse stellar population. Hubble's lens unveils this celestial enigma.
A sudden oxygen spike on ancient Earth may have sparked the rise of complex life, transforming our planet's primordial landscape.
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A barren desert transformed into a thriving carbon sink - the incredible story of how planting billions of trees revived a lifeless landscape.
Soaring through the snow, U.S. skiers Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher clinched a silver medal in the thrilling Olympic cross-country team sprint, while Jessie Diggins and the women's team narrowly missed the podium.
Photographer Nan Goldin refuses to let others define her history. Her seminal work, "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency," has remained unchanged for over 20 printings, a testament to her unwavering vision.
Crops like corn, wheat, and soybeans dominate the U.S. food system, but Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug argue it operates like fast fashion - unsustainable and exploitative.
Shiffrin's golden moment: After stumbling in her first two races, the skiing star clinched Olympic glory in a thrilling third contest.
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Oxygen-breathing life may have evolved far earlier than previously thought, according to MIT researchers who traced a crucial enzyme back millions of years before the Great Oxidation Event.
Staving off Alzheimer's and cognitive decline may be as simple as keeping your mind active. A new study links lifelong "cognitive enrichment" to delayed onset of these debilitating conditions.
The birth of the nation remains a divisive topic among U.S. citizens, despite broad consensus on other historical events, a new report reveals. Explore the complex origins of American independence.
Mia Westerlund Roosen's provocative phallus-like sculptures at the 1982 Leo Castelli exhibition challenged the male-dominated postwar art world, as one of only four women featured in the 29-artist showcase.
A groundbreaking artificial lung system sustained a patient for 48 hours, enabling a life-saving double transplant and underscoring the urgency for earlier intervention in severe ARDS.