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Unlocking ultrasound, sonar, and sensor tech just got easier. MIT researchers finally mapped the 3D atomic structure of relaxor ferroelectrics, solving a decades-old mystery.
Montclair Art Museum welcomes Kate Kraczon as its new chief curator. Kraczon, laid off from Brown University's Bell Gallery last year, steps into the role June 15, succeeding Gail Stavitsky.
LHAASO just shattered cosmic limits! For the first time, it detected ultra-high-energy gamma rays (>100 TeV) from a gamma-ray binary system, LS..., unlocking secrets of the extreme universe.
Mastering shipbuilding takes years, right? Not for YouTuber Nick Kroehnke. He's building a 12-foot sailboat from hardware store materials, proving you don't need decades to craft a vessel.
Galápagos petrels face a "litany of threats" when they return home to breed. Their population plummeted by the 1980s, leaving only 15,000 individuals of this critically endangered species.
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Throw that trash in the river!" This casual command from his grandmother sparked Syazwan Luftan Riady's environmental fight. He witnessed millions in rural East Java dump waste, lacking government services.
Meet KAI: a faceless humanoid robot with 115 degrees of freedom and 18,000 tactile sensors. This 5'8" marvel from Kinetix AI is set to revolutionize homes and services.
London Marathon runners shattered expectations Sunday. Was it intense training, perfect weather, physiology, or cutting-edge lightweight shoes that fueled their astounding performances?
A humpback whale, stranded near Germany since March, is finally heading home! A barge carrying the whale reached Danish waters Wednesday, en route to the North Sea.
Six conservationists from South Asia, South America, and Africa just won "Green Oscars" for protecting wildlife from amphibians to lions. The Whitley Awards channel £420,000 to urgent projects.
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Scientists just turned red light into powerful UV inside a tiny chip! This breakthrough brings chip-scale ultraviolet light closer than ever.
Scientists just revealed a hidden quantum "dance" that could reshape superconductivity. This discovery unveils new possibilities for energy and technology.
Walk into a Buffalo Sabres game, and you'll hear "O Canada" before puck drop—even against a US team. It's not a mistake; it's a unique tradition.
Knee osteoarthritis pain? A review of 217 trials confirms aerobic exercise—walking, cycling, swimming—is your best bet for pain relief and improved movement.
Trump's SEC made it harder for small investors to voice concerns via EDGAR. Now, they're fighting back with Proxy Open Exchange (POE), their own platform for transparency.
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Want an ebike without buying a new one? The Cyplore kit electrifies your road or gravel bike. It's claimed to be the lightest system available, transforming your ride without the bulk.
A small Wisconsin city just scored a huge win against a proposed data center. This Next City series, "In the Shadow of the Server," explores the fight over urban tech infrastructure.
A rare Javan gibbon, Lima, was born in the U.K., a key breeding center. At 2 months, Lima could return to Java, boosting the endangered species' wild population of under 4,178.
The Bahamas just made history! It's the 12th country in the Americas to eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission, joining a region now holding over half of all global certifications.
Smell's biggest mystery is solved! Scientists mapped millions of mouse neurons, revealing smell receptors in the nose aren't random. They're organized in neat, overlapping stripes.
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Push your limits. A new study reveals how your self-selected music can boost physical endurance during high-intensity exercise.
Beyond Berlin's tourist buzz, a monumental horseshoe embraces green space. This is Hufeisensiedlung, a 1920s social housing experiment by Bruno Taut, curving around a pond.
Tired of password nightmares and constant hack threats? Texas A&M cybersecurity engineers found a solution: "HIPPO." Their IEEE Internet Computing findings reveal a sturdy, sophisticated answer to online security.
Batabilili" means "protectors" in Tonga, a name chosen by Moreangels Mbizah for guardians in Zimbabwe. They protect both people/livestock from lions, and lions from people—a vital, two-way conservation effort.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Public Library expanded a program turning student IDs into library cards. A pilot showed library use soared among disadvantaged students and English language learners.
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Taste honey from Palaui Island, Philippines, and you're likely savoring an endangered tree. Scientists found wild honey collected by Indigenous Agta people came almost exclusively from the endangered narra tree.
Endometriosis diagnosis often takes years. Now, a new scan technique could pinpoint areas missed by conventional methods, potentially speeding up crucial treatment.
Utah's 50-year-old nuclear reactor will power an AI data center this summer—a first for the TRIGA system. This experiment aims to prove nuclear energy can meet AI's growing power demands.
Forget everything you thought about how your nose works. New research reveals scent-detecting nerve cells aren't random, challenging a long-held belief. Is your nose organized too?
Forget individual biosignatures. A new study proposes we find alien life by searching for large-scale planetary patterns, not just tiny clues.
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Remember the nuns who broke into their convent? They just met Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter's Square, joining a general audience Wednesday morning.
Michael Jackson's music transcended all boundaries, uniting millions worldwide. The 1980s were his peak, a time the new biopic "Michael" celebrates, already a box-office hit.
Korn's "Head" (Brian Welch), 55, is now a mental health advocate. The founding guitarist launched Atlantic Behavioral Health, running outpatient treatment centers in MA and NH.
Harvard commits $1.05 million to HBCUs! This three-year grant, via the Legacy of Slavery Initiative, will boost research capacity at 15 schools.
Plants don't just grow with light; it strengthens their internal structure. This rigidity, however, can slow growth, revealing a hidden balance between strength and expansion.
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Fishing NYC's East River, Rockefeller University scientist Mark Stoeckle sought fish DNA. He found much more than expected in the notoriously polluted waters.
Water just got weirder. Scientists found a hidden state, explaining its bizarre behavior.
Born with star power, some kids just captivate. Karsen Roberson's daughter, celebrating her 5th birthday, wowed millions with a punk "You Are My Sunshine" rendition.
New genetic and archaeological evidence is reshaping the long-standing narrative of the Neolithic Revolution in North Africa.
Pizza to Alpha Centauri in 20 years? Texas A&M researchers developed light-propulsion tech, slashing delivery from tens of millennia.