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Humanity's food habits are fueling climate change in alarming ways. Curbing food waste and beef intake could be vital to keeping global temperatures in check.
Contrary to popular belief, early success does not guarantee future greatness, as revealed by groundbreaking research on elite performers worldwide.
An international team of scientists has uncovered unexpected complexity in stellar explosions, capturing unprecedented details of two novae just days after eruption using Georgia State's CHARA Array.
Thousands of photographers from 109 countries competed for the prestigious 2025 reFocus Awards, culminating in the selection of the year's most captivating visual storytellers.
Fusion reactors may unlock the secrets of dark matter. Researchers have theorized that these energy-producing powerhouses could generate elusive subatomic particles linked to the universe's unseen substance.
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Amid the brutal Siege of Leningrad, nine starving scientists risked their lives to safeguard the world's first seedbank, a trove of genetic diversity that would inspire modern genebanks.
Forget generic hotels - India's homestays immerse you in local life. Wake to birdsong, sip chai from nearby gardens, and depart with unplanned stories. Redefining beauty beyond luxury.
California-based robotics firm Sunday Robotics released a new video on their official X handle on December 23, showing its humanoid Memo performing various tasks with human-like dexterity. The company announced Memo s release on November 19, saying it was designed to automate repetitive household ta...
Reptiles once languished in public perception - feared, misunderstood, and rarely appreciated for their unique beauty. But a new era dawns as specialists and artists celebrate their captivating diversity.
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Backsliding on the environment in 2025 - political leaders in the U.S. and beyond doubled down on fossil fuels, slashing protections for lands, waters, and wildlife.
The holidays can be especially lonely after losing a spouse. But a group of compassionate kids knew just how to lift their grieving neighbor's spirits.
Rhett Ayers Butler, founder of Mongabay, shares insights from his life in the shadow of the Dauphiné Alps, where limestone cliffs and horned ibex inspire a vision for rewilding France's battered landscape.
The Mega Millions jackpot soared to a staggering $1.35 billion, making it the second-largest prize in U.S. history, as the lottery game's three-month drought without a top winner ended on Christmas Eve.
Tragedy struck K S Sheeja's family, but she found solace in the soil. From computer teacher to self-sustaining farmer, her inspiring journey proves the power of resilience.
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Photons, the building blocks of quantum tech, are plagued by noise. But researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered a way to "purify" them, paving the way for faster quantum computers and more secure networks.
Skin and organs detect cold in distinct ways, unlocking the mystery behind the diverse sensations of chilly air, drinks, and surfaces. This split system reveals how our bodies perceive temperature.
Materials scientists have developed a material that uses light to break down a range of pollutants in water, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, the forever chemicals that have garnered attention for their pervasiveness. The process involves the use of a class of materials known ...
A single flash of light can now generate skin-safe electrodes, revolutionizing medical and wearable tech. This breakthrough could unlock new possibilities for seamless, comfortable devices.
Sapp Brothers Petroleum driver Ed Coleman proved heroes can emerge in the most unexpected moments. On a dark, rainy Nebraska morning, he spotted a child on the road and knew he had to act.
