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A newly translated document reveals a legendary African king was real.
A newly uncovered document from ancient Dongola is reshaping historians' understanding of a little-understood period in Sudan’s past.
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Leicestershire welcomes wild beavers back to local rivers.
Reform UK's Leicestershire council just defied party lines, backing wild beaver releases to combat flooding. This move contradicts Reform's anti-rewilding stance.
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Ancient Egyptian mummy reveals a hidden Iliad, rewriting history.
A mummy just coughed up an Iliad fragment! This is the first literary papyrus found in embalming, revealing new insights into Roman Egyptian cultural practices.
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A British-Ethiopian artist shares his "world vision" at the Venice Biennale.
For 40+ years, Theo Eshetu has crafted mesmeric films for cinema, TV, and exhibitions, always innovating how they're shown. From mirror boxes in "Brave New World" to ovoid frames, his work redefines viewing.
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The smart cane that sends an SOS and monitors blood pressure for seniors.
For 28-year-old designer Shreya Thakkar, witnessing her grandparents' aging in Vadodara sparked a mission. This March 2023 story, now from our archives, reveals her journey.
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Seized Iranian ship crew finds an unexpected path home.
Twenty-two crew from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska are now in Pakistan for repatriation. The US seized the vessel for violating its blockade on Iranian ports.
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A 7-year-old just swam 29 kilometers across the Palk Strait.
At 4 AM, a 7-year-old boy vanished into the dark waters off Sri Lanka. No fanfare, just a child, the sea, and a treacherous 29km swim across the Palk Strait ahead.
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North Korean football club plays in the South for the first time since 2018.
North Korea's Naegohyang FC will make history on May 20, becoming the first North Korean sports team to play in the South since 2018 when they face Suwon FC in the Women's Asian Champions League semifinal.
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Inter Milan secures Serie A title.
Inter Milan secured their 21st Scudetto with three matches to spare, beating Napoli to the title! Celebrations erupted across Milan as fans flooded the streets after their 2-0 victory over Parma.
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Imagine the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, now in vibrant color.
May 1, 1893: 200,000 people, dignitaries, and President Cleveland converged on Chicago. They witnessed the "White City" open, ushering in the electric age with a single telegraph key press.
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The single gene shot that helps children hear conversations again.
Deafness reversed! A single gene therapy injection restored hearing in children with congenital deafness caused by OTOF gene mutations. Most heard at conversational levels within six months.
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Dannielynn Birkhead honors her mother's memory at the Derby.
Anna Nicole Smith's final months were a whirlwind of joy and sorrow. She welcomed daughter Dannielynn on Sept 7, 2006, only for her son Daniel to die 3 days later. Five months later, Anna Nicole passed away.
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Japanese scientists fine-tune nanoreactors, unlocking 1,000x better chemical efficiency.
Forget everything you know about catalysts. New research shows restricting molecular access in hollow nanoreactors, not unhindered access, can dramatically boost chemical reaction efficiency.
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A new theory suggests time itself has a subtle blur.
Quantum mechanics' biggest puzzle: how fuzzy possibilities become reality. New research suggests spontaneous "collapse" processes, possibly linked to gravity, subtly blur time itself.
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What one molecule could mean for easier weight loss.
Shedding pounds without sacrificing bone health? Scientists found a compound promoting weight loss, bypassing the bone damage common in restrictive diets.
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Imagine diamonds sensing the world in a whole new way.
A subtle mechanical adjustment reveals a powerful way to control quantum behavior. This breakthrough could revolutionize quantum computing.
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Imagine a fresh start: Houston's solar program welcomes new installers.
Houston launched "Vulnerable to Vibrant" in 2024, training 50 Black, low-income, and formerly incarcerated residents for clean energy jobs. They earned $18/hour and solar certification.
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How a tiny mammal from the dinosaur era still shapes our world.
This tiny dinosaur-era mammal may hold the secret to surviving Earth’s worst extinction.
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What if a protein could unlock the benefits of calorie restriction, no diet required?
Want to slow aging and inflammation? Calorie restriction lowers C3, an immune protein, improving health even without weight loss.
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A "Whale Desk" helps San Francisco Bay welcome its largest visitors.
A new bill, the "Save Willy Act," aims to protect whales in San Francisco Bay. Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-Ca.) introduced the bill, named after the 90s film, as whale deaths rise.
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At 11,000 feet, this dhaba welcomes travelers through the storm.
Mountains: postcard-perfect views, or a constant struggle for survival? Extreme altitudes mean weather turns in minutes, and help is miles away. For Lahaul-Spiti travelers, adventure can quickly become a fight for life.
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New AI offers families precious years against pancreatic cancer.
AI could detect pancreatic cancer years earlier. This revolutionary system spots tumors long before they're visible, offering hope for earlier treatment and better outcomes.
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Before the storm, chimpanzees build a better bed.
Every evening, chimpanzees build a new nest—usually in a tree—from branches, leaves, and twigs. These arboreal architects create comfortable, safe spaces to sleep as they move through the forest.
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The plastic that cleans up after itself is here.
Single-use plastics last forever, but what if they didn't? "Living plastics" are here: products designed to self-destruct on command, thanks to plastic-degrading microbes.
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Where dust once settled, a cleaner future for cosmic vision now arrives.
NASA Kennedy Space Center technicians offloaded eight HEPA wall modules and other ground support equipment on April 27 at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.
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While everyone watched the favorites, Cherie DeVaux quietly rewrote Derby history.
Against all odds, Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, stormed to an improbable Kentucky Derby victory, giving jockey Jose Ortiz his first win and making DeVaux the first woman trainer to saddle a Derby winner.
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Are we looking for alien messages in all the wrong places?
Forget faint alien signals. For 50+ years, SETI assumed weak, scattered broadcasts. Now, a new study suggests advanced civilizations would make themselves impossible to miss.
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Imagine a river flowing free again: This tribe makes it happen.
Washington's Stillaguamish Tribe is transforming farmland into wetlands, removing levees to restore Chinook salmon.
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Philadelphia’s improbable run brightens the playoff picture.
Embiid (34 pts, 12 reb, 6 ast) and Maxey (30 pts, 11 reb) powered the 76ers to a 109-100 Game 7 win over the Celtics, eliminating a favorite and setting up a Knicks showdown.
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Blood-based DNA marker tracks arsenic exposure and may predict toxicity risk
200 million people drink arsenic-contaminated water, risking cancer and heart disease. Scientists are now uncovering how this widespread exposure impacts human health.
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UAE skies welcome back full air traffic, signaling a wider Middle East recovery.
UAE lifts all flight restrictions imposed since the US-Israel war on Iran began. This move signals a strong recovery for the Middle East's travel sector.
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New insights could make solar power ubiquitous, from windows to cars.
Perovskite solar cells are revolutionizing renewables! High efficiency, low-cost, and lightweight, they're perfect for windows, vehicles, and portable devices—far beyond traditional panels.
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The idea of a convertible hypercar? BYD just made it real.
Future-forward luxury arrives May 2, 2026. This 2+2 electric convertible boasts carbon fiber, real-time DiSus-M suspension, and advanced driving features.
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Cheer for Cherie DeVaux: A woman trains the Derby winner.
Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, just won the Kentucky Derby! Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to win the Triple Crown's opening leg.
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This tiny, unpowered sensor could make smart homes truly effortless.
Imagine sensors smaller than a penny, costing cents, detecting motion with sound alone. Georgia Tech researchers developed passive metal tags that emit unique ultrasonic sounds on contact—no power needed.
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Hearts can heal after heart attacks.
Human hearts can heal! Scientists just proved heart muscle cells regrow after a heart attack, a feat previously only seen in mice.
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100 years of brain cell understanding just got a surprising update.
Axons aren't uniform tubes. New evidence reveals they're dynamic, pearl-like structures, fundamentally changing our understanding of brain wiring.
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Mikes, your free sub awaits.
Ever feel like everyone shared your name? If you're a Michael, that's about to pay off! Firehouse Subs will give every person named Michael a free Steak & Cheese Melt on May 6, 2026.
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Home device boosts adult brain power.
Boost your brain! HEPA air purifiers can slightly improve mental flexibility and executive function in adults 40+, potentially fighting pollution-related cognitive decline.
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Oscars overhaul rules.
New rules protect writers and actors from AI exploitation and expand international film eligibility.
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