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The past year saw a tidal wave of progress in ocean policy, with landmark multilateral wins, record-breaking conservation funding, and a growing push to safeguard 30% of the world's seas by 2030.
The vagus nerve, a powerful yet overlooked player, emerges as a surprising guardian of heart health, unveiling new possibilities for cardiovascular well-being.
Cora and Stan Krol's empty nest became a full house when they answered a call for help at a local group home, launching a decades-long foster care journey that transformed their lives.
Uncharted realms of life emerge as scientists race to catalog Earth's boundless biodiversity, a new study reveals. Centuries after Linnaeus' pioneering taxonomy, the quest to name every living organism endures.
Giving a 140-Pound Stingray a Check-Up Getting an annual check-up can feel daunting for anyone. For a 140-pound leopard whiptail ray (Himantura leoparda) living at the New England Aquarium in Boston, it's a whole other animal. At the weight of ...
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Your plate's climate impact may shock you. Researchers found most people exceed a "food emissions budget" needed to limit warming. Beef alone accounts for nearly half of Canada's food-related emissions.
Unsung heroes of conservation have gone beyond passion, restoring ecosystems and inspiring communities to coexist with nature across India's diverse landscapes.
Dodging traffic on crumbling sidewalks - a daily struggle for Canadian influencer Caleb Friesen and his son in Bengaluru's affluent Indiranagar.
When Jason Williams was a kid in the '80s, he was obsessed with the TV show "Great Chefs Great Cities." The educational program featured different restaurant kitchens and the dishes they created. Growing up in small-town New Hampshire, Jason didn't...
Hunger and thirst grip Peru's capital, where over half the population lacks food security and 2 million residents go without running water. But one visionary has a plan to transform Lima into a resilient, green city.
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A stunning new carnivorous plant, found clinging to remote limestone cliffs in the Philippines, may already face extinction due to its tiny, isolated range.
Generative AI that understands why headlines resonate, not just which perform best, avoids clickbait and produces more engaging, trustworthy content, a new study reveals.
Dialysis patients found heart and vascular health dramatically improved with fish oil supplements, a landmark global study reveals.
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn's Christmas Eve engagement has fans eagerly awaiting their wedding plans as the couple celebrates their first holiday season as fiancés.
On Christmas Eve 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts orbited the Moon, capturing the iconic "Earthrise" photo. Their Genesis reading was the most watched TV broadcast ever.
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Lesion-Remote Astrocytes and Immune Signaling Cedars-Sinai researchers have identified a biological repair process that may eventually contribute to new treatments for spinal cord injuries, stroke, and neurological diseases such as multiple scle...
A new study using satellite nightlight data reveals that more than half of the world's coastal settlements have retreated inland over the past 30 years in response to intensifying climate hazards. The study, co-authored by researchers from the Unive...
Taylor Swift's love life has long been tabloid fodder, but a new docuseries reveals the real story - a woman searching for her soulmate, just like millions of others.
A single tug on a string transforms MIT's flat structures into 3D marvels, enabling rapid assembly of complex designs in disaster zones where speed and portability are critical.
The race for 6G is on, but the real fight may be in the stars. With 6G coming by 2030, AI is being reimagined for global networks that do more than just connect.
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The evidence was clearer than ever, but public attention dwindled as governments softened environmental commitments and corporations obscured their obligations.
For astronauts bound for the moon, the journey begins with the Artemis closeout crew, who meticulously secure them inside NASA's Orion spacecraft, a critical first step in humanity's return to lunar exploration.
A meridian is an imaginary line that runs north to south and is used for astronomical purposes. It can mark zero degrees longitude and divide the Earth into the Western and Eastern hemispheres, as well as set time zones. In 1637, the Scottish astrono...
Older adults bounce back from spinal cord injuries just as well as younger patients, but struggle to regain walking and daily independence.
Revolutionizing the future of materials, a groundbreaking 3D-printed aluminum alloy boasts unparalleled strength, thanks to its innovative nanoscale precipitates.
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Satellite data holds the key to addressing critical societal needs. The OPERA project, launched in 2021, aims to harness this power and deliver impactful observational products to federal agencies.
Mere days before Christmas, the White House unveiled the official Trump family holiday portrait - a striking image of the President and First Lady hand-in-hand, draped in patriotic symbols.
Dozens of looted antiquities have been returned to Turkey by the Met, Virginia Museum, and a private collector, reflecting prosecutors' crackdown on art theft.
Gregg Treinish's passion for the outdoors blossomed unexpectedly, leading him to found Adventure Scientists - a nonprofit harnessing adventurers to gather critical data for conservation and research.
Dolly Parton, the legendary songwriter, has gifted us countless hits, from "Jolene" to "I Will Always Love You." Yet, her favorite song may surprise you - a one-hit wonder that even she admits you may not know.
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The Higginbotham family of East Texas embarked on a heartwarming mission this holiday season, bringing Christmas cheer to local nursing home residents through "Operation Christmas Tree.
Hobbies can secretly build self-discipline without feeling like a chore. Certain hobbies that create routines, demand responsibility, or build resilience can indirectly improve discipline.
Your furry friend deserves the world this holiday season. Chewy Claus is back, letting you write to Santa's elf and make wishes come true for pets in need.
Unravel the hidden stories behind your clothes. By 2027, EU-bound garments may carry digital passports revealing their environmental and social impact.
A ball-shaped embryo burrows into the uterine lining, marking the start of pregnancy. But this scene unfolds not in a body, but in a Beijing lab, on a transparent microfluidic chip.
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Unearthing Harvard's Past: Archaeology Project members scour the Yard, seeking artifacts from the 1764 blaze that consumed old Harvard Hall.
Feast your eyes on the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed - a celestial sandwich spanning 400 billion miles, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Nestled in the Pacific's abyssal depths, a newly discovered deep-sea limpet holds secrets that could transform our understanding of life in the ocean's darkest reaches.
Free Wi-Fi in public housing, but at what cost? New York's Big Apple Connect program grants police access to NYCHA cameras, sparking debate over trust and surveillance.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary's timeless rhythm captivates in Baiju Patil's photograph, where a snakebird emerges from the water, fish in beak, as a heron stands poised, a fleeting moment distilled from years of preparation.