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Timmy the whale swims free.
A humpback whale calf, nicknamed Timmy, repeatedly stranded in German waters, sparking widespread concern and media frenzy. Now, Timmy is free in the North Sea.
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After weeks of worry, Timmy the whale swims free again.
Whale lovers worldwide rooted for Timmy, the humpback who captured hearts. Could he find his happy ending?
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Your Week in Hope: The Universe Got Weirder, and We Got Smarter
This week, the universe revealed its hidden layers, from cosmic particle accelerators to quantum dances. Plus, a secret immune pathway supercharged mRNA cancer vaccines.
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Two students bring an 18th-century mechanical volcano to life.
A 1775 dream of a mechanical volcano is now real! Two Melbourne engineering students recreated Sir William Hamilton's design from an 18th-century watercolor and sketch.
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From anonymous walls to public squares: Banksy's London statue appears.
A new statue in Waterloo Place depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag. But there's a catch: the flag is blinding him.
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Rising Impact
Where 6.5 TeV was the ceiling, a binary star system now reaches past 100 TeV.
Cosmic rays, our galaxy's most energetic particles, have long puzzled scientists. Now, LHAASO observations pinpoint a binary star system, LS I +61° 303, blasting particles past a critical energy barrier.
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Roman ship secrets from 2,200 years ago could build better boats today.
Ancient Roman sailors waterproofed ships with sophisticated organic coatings, a new study of a 2,200-year-old shipwreck reveals.
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240 million years ago: a new predator emerges from the fossil record.
A distorted dinosaur skull, once dismissed as unusable, now reveals new insights into early carnivores thanks to detailed digital reconstruction.
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See Blake Shelton trade his guitar for a Fever jersey.
Blake Shelton surprised the Indiana Fever at practice, leaving guard Sophie Cunningham starstruck. The Grammy winner dropped in while in Indianapolis, where his Ole Red bar opens in 2027.
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Hope for Timmy: Rescuers guide a young humpback back to the open sea.
A young humpback whale, a national sensation after beaching in Germany, has been released by rescuers. Experts say its survival chances are low.
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Beyond weight loss: These drugs quietly secure heart health for millions.
GLP-1 receptor agonists: more than just weight or blood sugar management? A large-scale analysis suggests these drugs may offer broader health benefits.
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From screen glow to farm soil: Summer adventures that reconnect kids with the world.
Summer holidays: the ultimate parenting puzzle. Ditch the mall and screens! Discover four families redefining summer with nature, crafts, and adventure.
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Arts
2 wks ago
Nepal welcomes home stolen Buddha.
A centuries-old Buddha, stolen from Nepal in the 1980s, is finally home. This priceless artifact returns to its Kathmandu temple, part of a growing wave of repatriated heritage.
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Tsunamis once vanished without a trace. Now we can see them up close.
A powerful tsunami, seen from space, is overturning what scientists thought they knew about how these waves travel.
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Ants in biochar-enriched soil build stronger homes.
Biochar boosts soil, but how? New research reveals it strengthens ant colonies, making them larger and more complex. But beware: too much biochar sends ants into decline.
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What tiny robots teach us about building, from Earth to asteroids.
Harvard and IIT Madras roboticists built insectoid drones called RAnts. They missed a golden opportunity to name them "Antdroids.
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Breakthrough
Ten mayors now guide AI's future.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, a Mayors AI Forum member, urges local governments to shape AI's use and impact. Their frameworks are crucial for guiding this powerful technology.
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The desert secret behind ants' surprising spa day.
Fish aren't the only ones getting cleaned! Entomologist Mark Moffet observed ants lining up for "cleaning stations" in Arizona's Chiricahua Mountains, a behavior mirroring coral reef ecosystems.
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Warming soils hold a climate secret.
A decades-long Massachusetts forest experiment reveals surprising soil carbon behavior.
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A new sketch might just reveal Anne Boleyn's true face.
Is this Anne Boleyn? A computer science team claims to have found a lost sketch of Henry VIII's second wife, but not everyone agrees.
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From complex labs to simpler mills: Making vital molecules with ease.
Forget solvents. Mechanochemistry is revolutionizing chemical reactions, making them happen in solids with little to no liquid.
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The San Francisco secret that made Batkid's wish real.
Diagnosed with cancer at 18 months, Miles Scott's family was devastated. But at age five, a miracle happened.
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Light’s newly revealed property could double internet speeds.
Light just got an upgrade. A newly uncovered property suggests it's far more self-sufficient than previously believed.
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Parasites reveal genetic vulnerabilities.
Parasites: how do they evolve and spread disease? MSU biologist Matthew W. Brown's team just published findings in PNAS that are reshaping scientific understanding.
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The ADHD narrative you know? A new study reveals powerful hidden strengths.
Unlock your ADHD superpowers! Leaning into creativity and hyperfocus can boost mental health and lead to a happier life.
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From separate displays to a happy reunion: Queen Camilla brings a friend to Pooh Bear.
The Queen made history this week, becoming the first British royal to visit the library. Her mission? To complete Christopher Robin's original set of toys.
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After 60 years in a toffee tin, medieval tiles return to an English monastery.
A ghoulish face and graceful dragon adorn 13th-14th century clay tiles. Found tucked in an old toffee tin, these fragments offer a glimpse into medieval artistry.
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Spielberg's Late-Night Text Mix-Up
Steven Spielberg, the genius behind Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park, is known for brilliance. But even he makes mistakes. Josh O’Connor revealed Spielberg's hilarious text mix-up.
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Rising Impact
Wellingtonians welcome kiwi birds home after a century away.
12 million kiwi once roamed New Zealand. Now, only 70,000 remain, declining 2% annually. A century ago, they vanished from Wellington's hills, saved only by offshore sanctuaries.
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Your digital wallet just got smarter about your privacy.
Worried about online firms using your data? Berkman Klein researchers unveil a new tool to verify identity, limit shared information, and control data storage.
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Relax, building muscle just got a whole lot easier.
Build muscle without exhaustion! Slow, controlled lowering movements boost strength more efficiently. Just 5 minutes daily of simple exercises like chair squats can make a real difference.
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The April Hope Report: The Month We Left Earth (Again), And Everything Else Felt Possible
Humans just left Earth's orbit for the Moon (again!), renewables outpaced global demand, and scientists cracked life's code. April was a month of big leaps and quiet acceleration.
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An 8-year-old's sharp eyes just helped protect the world's rarest sea turtle.
An 8-year-old girl vacationing in Oak Island spotted a sea turtle snared on a fishing hook. Her quick thinking led to a rescue by the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program.
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F1 racing brakes hit mountain bikes.
From F1 champions to MotoGP superbikes, Brembo brakes define performance. Now, they're bringing that serious stopping power to mountain bikes with a new ecosystem of gear.
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Meet Sandy and Luna, the eaglets carrying on a beloved legacy.
Jackie and Shadow's eaglets finally have names! Meet Sandy and Luna, chosen from over 63,000 submissions. Sandy honors former FOBBV director Sandy Steers.
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New stem cells could regrow your teeth and jawbone.
Scientists just uncovered the cellular “blueprint” that could one day let us regrow real teeth.
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Orlando's transit headaches just met their match: self-driving buses.
Beep and Moia are expanding on-demand and scheduled circulator services nationwide, Beep's CEO announced.
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The AI advantage: Why companies quietly build their own data factories.
Companies are seizing control of their data to customize AI. The challenge: balancing ownership with the secure, high-quality data flow needed for reliable insights. This EmTech AI discussion explores AI factories.
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Met Museum fully funds internships.
Two months in, new Met trustee Jennifer Rubio (Away founder) and husband Stewart Butterfield (Slack co-founder) pledge $23 million to the museum.
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College students help campuses nationwide ditch toxic weed killers.
Cancer-linked herbicides sprayed on their volleyball courts sparked outrage for Mackenzie Feldman and Bridget Gustafson in 2017. They offered to hand-pull weeds if UC Berkeley stopped spraying.
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