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A grand 1931 "tong lau" building, Lui Seng Chun sits on a triangular plot at a road confluence. Now a Chinese medicine center run by HKBU, it was built by Kowloon Motor Bus co-founder Lui Leng.
Beavers aren't just river dwellers! New research reveals they're surprisingly common in estuaries and tidal wetlands, acting as critical ecosystem engineers in these dynamic, twice-daily tidal zones.
China may restore US trade privileges for Hong Kong. This follows President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties before Xi's US visit.
AI models, touted as brain-like, might be cheating. A new test reveals they use visual strategies primates don't, questioning their supposed intelligence.
The performing arts world mourns a legend. Robert Cole, Cal Performances Director (1986-2009), was a singular force in American arts presenting—a conductor and musician by training.
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Blue whales are back, catnip repels mosquitoes, and ancient rock walls revive ecosystems. Today's Hope-Up dives into stories of resilience, ingenuity, and nature's incredible comeback.
Sophia, a 114-pound loggerhead, arrived with 20+ fishing hooks and line in her gut. Vets retrieved two, but a gastroenterologist was needed for the rest.
Jerald Mahusay's childhood in Palawan involved playing with turtle eggs, unaware of their importance. Now, he patrols for LAMAVE, protecting the very creatures he once treated as toys.
Walt Disney's private plane, the "Air Force One of cartoons," is back! After 15 years in Florida's heat, a multi-year restoration returns its 1960s glory, complete with Mickey Mouse details.
Scotland's tallest lighthouse, Skerryvore, stands 11 miles offshore. Its massive support system, Hynish Signal Tower and Shore Station, built 1830s-40s on Tiree, was its operational hub.
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Antioxidants: friend or foe in cancer prevention? New research explores their complex role in digestive cancers.
Andy Burnham is poised to become UK Prime Minister, but he inherits a nation grappling with a cost of living crisis and two ongoing wars.
Towable yet spacious, the Cedar Ridge tiny house offers farmhouse charm, ample storage, and two loft bedrooms. Perfect for full-time small living.
Bijagós archipelago: a haven for migratory shorebirds and sea turtles. Its mudflats, sandy beaches, and mangrove forests create a vibrant ecosystem.
Ancient Mexico's Calakmul reveals a stunning discovery: researchers found what may be the oldest depiction of Maya hero Juun Ajaw, published after three years of analysis.
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Unlock a richer world for your dog! Scent walks, games, and food hunts transform boredom and stress into excitement, focus, and discovery.
Craving chocolate? New research suggests smelling it before and during workouts might subtly alter brain responses to effort and appetite.
Human traits like ours? They might have evolved only after ancient biological and cultural barriers shattered, scientists say.
Meet the "assassin fly." These aggressive aerial predators, photographed in Costa Rica, intercept insects mid-flight. They've even been known to attack humans when threatened.
A queer French couple, Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, launched a sly psyop on the Gestapo from Jersey in the 1940s. Their "paper bullets" taunted soldiers to defect, now on view.
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West Haven, CT houses an unofficial shrine to Black culture: Felandus Thames's studio. Since 2008, this space has been his creative hub, recently displaying beaded portraits of Black luminaries.
A bone-dry streambed cuts through Cananea, Sonora's windless, grassy landscape. Rancher Eduardo Ríos Colores points to mountains, recalling when this stream didn't exist, replaced by trees.
Forensic science is revolutionizing the fight against illegal wildlife trade. See how in a powerful new photo series.
Obese mice showed stronger, lasting anticancer immunity after taking a natural supplement. This breakthrough could transform cancer treatment.
Catnip lotion could revolutionize malaria prevention in Uganda! Trials show a 6% catnip oil lotion repels mosquitoes as effectively as 15% DEET, offering an affordable, natural alternative.
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A second grader raised swallowtail butterflies, but they wouldn't leave! After release, they lingered, even flying back. Did they remember him post-metamorphosis? He sought an entomologist to find out.
Blue and fin whale sightings are surging off Southern Africa! A new study suggests these majestic mammals are recovering after 20th-century commercial whaling nearly wiped them out.
Nepal's booming birdwatching scene is a game-changer! Young enthusiasts are boosting biodiversity monitoring and ecotourism, filling crucial data gaps while showcasing Nepal's 900+ bird species.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg repatriated three stolen antiquities worth $160,000 to Mexico, including one seized from the Met. This follows investigations into illegal trafficking networks.
Forget summer blockbusters! While Supergirl and Spider-Man hit theaters, one man is becoming a real-life hero: The Roanoke Raven. This firefighter/EMT protects Virginia, inspired by comics.
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Get ready to build a masterpiece! LEGO and Vienna's Belvedere Museum unveil a 4,000-piece set of Klimt's "The Kiss." This largest-ever painting set drops August 1 for $299.99.
This year's El Niño could be record-breaking. As extreme weather looms, IFAD is helping farmers build resilience against the widespread disruptions—from drought to heavy rains—this phenomenon causes.
Fasting before radiation? A gut bacterium is key to intestinal repair benefits.
Massachusetts homebuilders just got a break! New state budget reforms ease variance requests, ditching the "substantial hardship" proof.
Walter M. Cabot, architect of Harvard's massive endowment, was more than a financial pioneer. Friends remember a modest, thoughtful leader with rare judgment and grace.
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A new monkey species, hailed as an "amazing discovery" by conservationists, has been found. What do we know about it?
Forget Yellowstone. America's wild heart beats on the East Coast, a forgotten wilderness teeming with untold stories. A new book reveals its surprising fall and rise.
Arctic Indigenous life, from hunting to culture, depends on sea ice. But human-driven climate change is melting it fast: over 12% per decade since satellite records began.
A ten-person team just shattered a Guinness World Record, toppling 29,193 dominoes in a 3D pyramid. Witness the incredible chain reaction in Garden City, Michigan!
Robot umpires are changing baseball! A new study reveals South Korea's 2024 "robot umpire" system curbed favoritism for star hitters, but not pitchers.