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A purple cartoon cat and abortion may seem an unlikely pairing, but the women behind Colombia's Jacarandas helpline are using bold, unconventional visuals to destigmatize reproductive healthcare.
Redefining the future of robotics, Matrix Robotics unveils MATRIX-3 - a groundbreaking humanoid that adapts to the real world, blending biomimetic sensing, dexterous manipulation, and natural human interaction.
Altadena, California, bore the brunt of devastating fires that swept through the sprawling US metropolis in 2025, leaving thousands homeless and claiming 19 lives in the town.
A hidden soil nutrient could turbocharge the regrowth of tropical forests, rapidly restoring their climate-saving benefits.
The skin could allow machines to dynamically blend into their surroundings or be used to create adaptive displays and artwork. An octopus’s adaptive camouflage has long inspired materials scientists looking to come up with new cloaking technologies. Now researchers have created a synthetic skin that...
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Tucked away from the commercial bustle of Rue Montorgueil, the Centre Cerise offers a tranquil community hub where a young barista and chatting elders find refuge in the mirrored cafe.
At the edge of the moor, there’s a knot of birch that over the years has become familiar to me – not for the trees themselves, but for the earth that nourishes them. Here the ground turns to a peaty gloop and the path braids as walkers explore different ways to keep their boots out of the mud. Not.....
Ankle-deep in the Mojave's shimmering reservoir, 8-year-old Anthony Waddle was transfixed, his every sense consumed by the hunt for elusive tadpoles amid the cottonwood's bare branches.
In most national parks and monuments in the Southwestern United States, one can expect certain amenities: a visitor center staffed with rangers, a bookstore, trails with interpretive signs, and at the very least, a parking lot. Yucca House has none of these things. To reach this ancestral Puebloan r...
A common eye ointment could silently damage glaucoma implants, causing them to swell and even rupture, according to new research from Japan.
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Feeling down? Inhale a dose of laughing gas and watch your depression vanish in hours. This novel treatment has shown promising results in small trials, offering a potential breakthrough for those seeking swift relief.
Over the past year, scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the U.K., officially named 125 plants and 65 fungi. The new-to-science species include a parasitic fungus that turns Brazilian spiders into “zombies,” a critically endangered orchid with blood-red markings from Ecuador s cloud fore...
Tailored medical advice from ChatGPT? Experts warn of privacy risks and over-reliance on the AI chatbot's responses.
Uncovering the secrets of ancient Mediterranean trade: Groundbreaking discoveries from Dor reveal how shifting empires shaped seaborne commerce over millennia.
Florida State University scientists have engineered a new crystal that forces atomic magnets to swirl into complex, repeating patterns. The effect comes from mixing two nearly identical compounds whose mismatched structures create magnetic tension at the atomic level. These swirling “skyrmion-like” ...
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Myanmar is a country of extremes. From tropical forests, mangroves and wetlands to frost-bitten alpine mountain slopes and jagged limestone karst outcrops, it’s home to tremendous botanical diversity. Orchids alone account for more than 1,200 species, and researchers have described scores of new-to-...
Destined for greatness, figure skater Maxim Naumov's parents were world champions. But in January 2025, tragedy struck as their flight crashed, killing 67 and leaving 28 with connections to the Naumov family.
Unearthing a Viking marvel: Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered the largest and best-preserved cog ship ever found, a 600-year-old, 92-foot "super ship" that revolutionized medieval trade.
Grieving mothers demand safe havens for children battling addiction, as England sees a rise in youth seeking drug and alcohol treatment.
Nationwide protests erupted as citizens rallied against ICE, demanding an end to the agency's controversial policies. Powerful images capture the groundswell of public opposition.
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A groundbreaking discovery: researchers have detected a brain activity pattern that can forecast which mild cognitive impairment patients will develop Alzheimer's within 2.5 years, using a noninvasive brain scan.
Discover the hidden wonders of the animal kingdom - over 1,300 new mammal species have been identified since 2005, from the mouse opossum of Peru to the dwarf shrew of Ethiopia.
For millions of people, losing their sense of smell quietly reshapes daily life. Meals lose nuance, familiar places feel strangely distant, and critical warning signals like smoke, gas or spoiled food become harder to register. Smell’s deep links to memory and emotion make its absence especially dis...
A single social media plea sparked a million-dollar movement, igniting a nonprofit and community hub to guide teens beyond the shadow of a devastating wildfire.
Stumped on side dishes? Discover the secret to effortless, versatile sides that elevate any meal - from Pinterest-worthy mains to last-minute dinners.
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Stumbling upon a stunning discovery, a student-led team at Tohoku University in Japan uncovered a vibrant blue Portuguese man o' war, a rare marine marvel.
Louisville, KY partners with Govstream.ai to streamline permitting and development with AI, aiming to boost efficiency and transparency.
Sheinelle Jones and her late husband, Uche Ojeh, had a very special connection. The pair met in college and shared a 17-year marriage, during which they had three children. Doctors diagnosed Uche with brain cancer in 2023, and he died in May 2025. During his illness. Sheinelle stepped away from her ...
A judge's landmark ruling restores $12 million to the American Academy of Pediatrics, bolstering rural healthcare and disability identification for children.
Rare earth riches await Japan's deep-sea mining mission, a bold bid to secure critical minerals for EVs, tech, and defense.
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Populations are shrinking worldwide, yet conservatives dominate the conversation. Progressives must step up with bold solutions to address this critical global shift.
Sometimes, as parents, we have to teach our children tough lessons. It’s important that they understand the difference between right and wrong from a young age. We’ve probably all heard a story about a small child who took a toy or a piece of candy from a store, and their mom or dad made them return...
A medical emergency on the International Space Station has prompted NASA to cut short the Crew-11 mission and return the astronauts to Earth earlier than planned.
Beloved artists traded their Golden Globes glitz for a $5.5 million benefit concert, led by Sudanese-Canadian poet Mustafa and hosted by Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal, to aid Gaza and Sudan.
New trains, bus rapid transit, and station upgrades will transform Atlanta's transit ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Transforming plastic waste into sports gear, Tomás Machuca's Fenikks delivers shin guards to 56 impoverished Argentine communities where over half the children live in poverty.
As AI rapidly transforms healthcare, a leading medical ethicist explores the critical balance between thoughtful regulation and avoiding unnecessary hurdles.
Witness the dramatic transformation of young planets as they shrink from bloated giants into the most common worlds in our galaxy. Astronomers have captured a rare glimpse of this celestial metamorphosis.
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel unveils "Colors That Survived" - a powerful exhibition of art by Gaza's children, on display in NYC's Chelsea.
Shattering a 70-year-old physics law, US scientists discover that metals behave radically differently when struck at supersonic speeds, upending conventional wisdom on strengthening materials.