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Scorching temperatures are crippling honey bees' efforts to maintain their hives, driving alarming population drops. As the climate warms, these vital pollinators face an uncertain future.
Artist, designer, architect, and Olympian skateboarder Alexis Sablone has been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. The SHoF announced its Class of 2026 inductees on its website and on social media on January 15. The group includes 18 figures who according to the SHoF “have shaped the cultu...
Mosquitoes are abandoning wildlife for human blood as deforestation ravages Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a global biodiversity hotspot with only a third of its original forest left.
Captivating audiences from the start, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson's Dancing with the Stars victory has left fans eagerly awaiting his return home to Australia, where a special tribute awaits.
Unearthing a Feline Time Capsule: Mummified Cheetahs Reveal Secrets of Saudi Arabia's Past
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In Paris, the 14th arrondissement is rarely visited by tourists. Yet many places there are worth a visit. The Villa Seurat is one of them. Contrary to what its name might suggest, it is not a large and luxurious country house, because in Paris, the term "villa" refers to a street or cul-de-sac lined...
There’s nothing quite like falling in love and knowing you’ve found your person. It can take years for some of us to find the one. For others, they’ve been part of our lives forever. Zoe Kampf and her fiancé Sean Folloder met when they were just kids at Shlenker School in Houston, Texas. Years later...
Uncovering Pompeii's Dirty Secrets: A Revealing Study Exposes the Grim Realities of Ancient Bathing Habits.
Nurses at a hospital faced a "hostile" environment after bosses enforced a policy forcing them to share changing rooms with transgender colleagues, a tribunal has ruled.
Glowing neon clouds hold the key to controlling microscopic dust particles, as an Auburn University study reveals how magnetic fields can guide electrons in plasma, much like traffic signals.
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Alexandria, VA expands transit bus electrification with in-route overhead chargers, enabling buses to recharge without returning to depot.
Stretchy, bright OLED displays are now possible thanks to a flexible phosphorescent polymer paired with tough, transparent MXene electrodes, as revealed in a groundbreaking *Nature* study.
The open ocean, once seen as too vast to manage, now faces a new global framework to protect its fragile biodiversity beyond national borders.
A bold Indigenous climate advocate faces a chilling crackdown in Russia, accused of terrorism for her UN advocacy on behalf of her people.
Lifelike robots with uncannily human-like lips that flawlessly match their speech are no longer science fiction. A cutting-edge automaton can now teach itself to speak just like a person.
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Creators battle tech giants as AI-powered generators hijack their work. In 2023, digital artists sued Stability AI, Midjourney, and others over AI's unauthorized use of their art.
A trailblazing governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, breaks decades of tradition by eschewing the morning suit at her inauguration, showcasing Virginia's modern vibrancy.
Rallying the nation once more, the Women's March spearheads a nationwide "Free America" walkout on its 9th anniversary, inspiring a new era of activism.
Severe burn victims from Switzerland's deadly Crans-Montana fire are receiving revolutionary lab-grown skin grafts, using their own cells to accelerate healing and recovery.
War etches its scars on the bodies of the afflicted in Ali Cherri's films. In his 2024 short, a watchman stands rigid for hours, guarding the border of the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
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The New York–based Joan Mitchell Foundation has named the 31 artists who will participate in its 2026 residency program. Taking place at the Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans, the residents will participate in either six-week or 14-week residencies during three seasons (spring, summer, fall) this ...
Thousands of men in England will soon gain access to a groundbreaking prostate cancer treatment that can significantly extend life. Abiraterone, a life-extending drug, will be made available to 7,000 patients annually.
Microbes living in tree bark consume vast amounts of climate-related and toxic gases, according to new research published Jan. 8 in Science. In the past, tree bark was considered little more than an inert protective covering for trees and unlikely to support significant microbial life. But over the ...
Captivating audiences worldwide, women's sports have surged in popularity, with 73% now tuning in. Yet over half of fans discovered this dynamic realm just within the past three years.
Declining health may not fully explain late-life depression - emerging evidence suggests it could signal deeper neurological changes.
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Explosive discovery: Vitamin C may shield reproductive health from chemical threat. Researchers find potassium perchlorate, used in fireworks, can harm sperm production and fertility.
Groundwater depletion in Varanasi has private companies scrambling to install rainwater harvesting systems, as the Chief Development Officer demands action to recharge aquifers.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of photographer and artist Gordon Parks, who is known for his images that chronicled the segregated South, the civil rights movement, poverty, and the impact that racism had on the lives of African Americans. 2026 also marks the 20th anniversary of...
Stuffed animals soar through the air in a vibrant display of "sweet cuddly mayhem" during the Hershey Bears' annual Teddy Bear Toss, a quarter-century tradition that delights fans and benefits charity.
Scrapp, a recycling guidance app, partners with Miami-Dade County to pilot a tech-driven waste management program, revolutionizing how residents recycle.
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Mongabay's Newswire Desk delivers urgent environmental news to non-specialists, meeting the public's growing demand for credible, accessible reporting in the digital age.
Fitness fanatics are buzzing about the latest numbers-driven workout craze: the "4-2-3k method." But this regimen isn't about winning cash prizes - it's a strategic approach to building strength and endurance.
Prepare to be dazzled - TCL's latest display unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas leaves analog TVs in the Stone Age, redefining the boundaries of visual technology.
**A Ugandan hospice seeks to prevent cancer deaths, not just ease dying.** The hospice asks if it can go beyond palliative care and actually save lives from cervical and breast cancer.
Facing a global water crisis, an atmospheric water generator offers a revolutionary solution - extracting drinkable water directly from humid air, even in drought-prone regions.
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Brent and Michelle Arp say that farming is in their blood. Brent’s 85-year-old father still farms on the more than 120-year-old farm where both he and Brent grew up. Michelle was raised around dairy cattle and once named the Iowa State Dairy Princess. Today, the couple farms about 600 acres of grain...
AI-powered coding is sweeping the tech world, but opinions are divided. Some hail it as a productivity revolution, while others warn of sloppy code and maintenance nightmares. The debate rages on.
Ornament's last hurrah came in the glitz and glamor of Art Deco, a movement that dazzled between luxury and industry, asking us to reckon with art's role in modern life.
After a record-breaking 5-month mission aboard the ISS, the Crew-11 astronauts safely returned to Earth, completing over 140 experiments and traveling 71 million miles.
Solid-state batteries may finally become a reality, thanks to a revolutionary nanoscale silver coating that could unlock their full potential.