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Clams and snails dominate our shores because their ancient ancestors survived a catastrophe that erased nearly all ocean life. Modern shells are clues to this ancient extinction event.
A Georgia Tech student developed a tool to improve chemical spill responses. Diya Godavarti's course project could make workplaces safer.
NASA captured the Black Sea's annual turquoise transformation: massive plankton blooms turned the water into a dazzling spectacle, visible from orbit.
Shackleton's last ship, the Quest, is found! More than a century after its sinking, the legendary explorer's vessel emerges from the Labrador Sea's depths.
England defeated France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, becoming the all-time leading World Cup scorer despite France's loss.
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Jacksonville's University Christian School isn't just a school; it's family. When Coach Matt Thomas faced cancer, his team ran to his home, not just to visit, but to pray.
Months of planning culminated Saturday when Kerr shattered a world record in London.
AI models demand a new chip focus. Chipmakers now prioritize connecting thousands of accelerators into single, powerful computing systems, not just individual processor performance.
Did prenatal estrogen shape human evolution? Boys with specific finger-length patterns, indicating higher estrogen exposure in the womb, had larger heads—and likely bigger brains.
Virtual reality could revolutionize behavioral science. A global team of 41 authors argues VR can solve the reproducibility crisis, as detailed in PNAS.
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From black holes to jumping genes, this week brought major scientific breakthroughs, alongside innovations in energy storage and sustainable living. The universe is getting clearer.
Tired of endless clicks? The Stream Deck+ is a versatile desktop controller with programmable buttons, screens, and rotary knobs, making life easier. One click beats "Hey Yaffle, office aircon 24.
Forget the screaming male fans. This World Cup, we're celebrating the passionate women who truly love soccer, proving the beautiful game is for everyone.
Whistler, Growler, Crop Duster, Silent-But-Deadly: We know the farts. But these grade-school nicknames don't advance scientific understanding of flatulence.
Some baby animals are born ready to run, but not echidnas. Their young, called puggles, need constant care—a fact staff at San Diego's Harter Veterinary Medical Center know well.
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Opening a restaurant is hard, but Sak Yiengjuntuek got an unexpected boost. In 2025, while transforming her new Myrtle Beach space, she found a large amount of cash hidden in a cabinet.
Intermittent fasting for 12 weeks led to lasting weight loss. Participants eating within an 8-hour window maintained more loss a year later, regardless of early or late eating times.
Argentina vs. Spain: The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set! This 39-day spectacle culminates Sunday in New Jersey, pitting the tournament's best attack against its top defense.
Future spacecraft could ditch fuel! They'll harness momentum from planets, sunlight, and solar wind to travel farther than ever before.
Nuclear power for cargo ships? ABS just approved a 15,000 TEU container ship design, developed by KRISO, powered by small modular reactors, shifting nuclear propulsion to civilian use.
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Your weekly dose of joy is here! The Good Good Good team scours the world for the best positive news, and these are this week's highlights.
Black holes never stop changing. Scientists may have found a more realistic set of thermodynamic rules for these cosmic shapeshifters.
Little Argentina" in NYC is changing. Lifelong resident Christian Gimenez sees his neighborhood, once an Argentinian diaspora hub, transforming from its roots.
N+ makes ebikes irresistible. They license big brands, launching new models with familiar names to grab attention in the booming bicycle market.
Chatting with AI like ChatGPT feels like talking to a conscious mind. But is it? Some scientists say yes, while most experts remain skeptical, arguing impressive AI cognition lacks true consciousness.
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Kolkata erupts! Fans in Messi's #10 jerseys celebrate their idol and the World Cup, surrounded by vibrant graffiti. The passion is palpable on June 18, 2026.
A mysterious chapel suddenly appeared as a ruin on 1672 maps in southern Burgundy. Its origins and purpose are unknown, vanishing from records for centuries after its initial mention.
Ever wonder what you have in common with a World Cup star? It's Instagram! From your couch to Erling Haaland's locker room, everyone's sharing their wins.
NASA just installed a 15-foot truss-braced wing at Armstrong Flight Research Center. This new design could revolutionize ultra-efficient aircraft, pushing the limits of future flight.
Forget millions of tiny detectors. PLATON uses a single block of light-producing material, AI, and a light-field camera to reconstruct particle paths in fast, detailed 3D.
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Northwestern engineers built a drone that vanishes without camouflage. It spins so fast your eyes can't focus, creating near-invisible surveillance.
Negative scan, no cancer? Not so fast. Recurrent prostate cancer can hide, too small or faint to appear.
India's first space-tech unicorn, Skyroot Aerospace, launches Vikram-1 Saturday. This rocket, carrying diamonds, aims to transform India's space ambitions with "cab to orbit" service.
Chinese researchers unveiled a flowing zinc slurry battery that ran for 5,128 hours. This breakthrough offers a new path for long-duration energy storage, vital for renewable power systems.
Low oxygen could be a game-changer for mitochondrial diseases. New research suggests it may alleviate illness caused by defects in mitochondrial quality control.
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Chip and Joanna Gaines' 8-year-old son, Crew, launched "Crew's Farm Stand," selling farm-picked tomatoes, flowers, and fresh eggs. His mom's Instagram shows the business was a hit!
Spain could make World Cup history! After the women's team lifted their first trophy in 2023, the men's national team now faces Argentina in Sunday's final.
Astronomers expected asteroid 1998 SH2 on August 28, 2025, focusing NASA's DSN radar on its predicted location. But the 4.5-year orbiting space rock, two million miles away, was a no-show.
From Boston kids with a shared dream to Oscar winners and lifelong best friends. Matt Damon reveals how he and Ben Affleck bolstered each other through decades of Hollywood highs and lows.
Flynn was near death when rescued in February. Now, The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida, known for remarkable sea turtle rescues, is bringing him back.