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Judith Enck, a former regional administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency appointed by President Barack Obama, is the founder of Beyond Plastics, an organization dedicated to eradicating plastic pollution worldwide. She joins Mongabay'...
George Clooney, the renowned actor and director, recently opened up to W Magazine about his early life, including the story of his first kiss at the tender age of 11. Clooney, who has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine on two separa...
Canine evolution accelerated millennia earlier than thought, with ancient skulls revealing diverse dog breeds adapted to human needs over 11,000 years ago, a groundbreaking global study finds.
Unearthed in a stunning archaeological find, a rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard have been discovered, captivating experts with their extraordinary rarity.
Stigma keeps many from using walkers, but a Colorado researcher has engineered a sleek, stylish model to change that perception and empower older adults.
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For over two decades, Gagosian director Bob Monk, a quiet force in the New York art world, worked closely with renowned artists like Ed Ruscha and Richard Artschwager before passing away at 75 from heart complications.
Dreame, the Chinese appliance maker, stunned CES 2026 with the debut of its first car - a four-door electric concept boasting hypercar-level performance.
For 94 days, scientists tracked an exceptionally active solar region, capturing its magnetic evolution and the strongest geomagnetic storms since 2003, sparking stunning aurora borealis.
Massachusetts is poised to lead the climate tech revolution, says Emily Reichert MBA '12, CEO of MassCEC and former Greentown Labs chief, in a seminar at MIT.
A hidden companion star is literally reshaping the giant Betelgeuse from the inside out, solving a long-standing cosmic mystery.
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Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) transformed our understanding of the human condition by arguing that people are primarily driven by desire, rather than reason. As bleak as this may seem, he believed that the suffering caused by desire cou...
The planet is in crisis - 2024 saw the first full year over 1.5°C hotter than the 19th century. With emissions still rising and carbon removal negligible, our options to avert catastrophe are dwindling.
California, a biodiversity hotspot, hides a trove of undocumented life. Mongabay explores this contradiction through the California All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory.
Aomawa Shields, an astronomer and astrobiologist, explores the habitability of distant planets. But her unique path also includes a background as a classically trained actor, shaping her work in unexpected ways.
Floridians in St. John's County rallied behind a property tax hike, eager to invest in their teachers and students. The resounding vote signals a community committed to educational excellence.
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Astronomers uncover a cosmic oddity: a sample of galaxies with a never-before-seen blend of features, likened to the taxonomy-defying platypus.
Buckle up, motorcycle enthusiasts! The 2026 lineup promises a seismic shift, hinting at a future where bikes are reimagined in design, power, and purpose.
The Aspen Art Museum's Shigeru Ban-designed building was new to me, but that ignorance proved invaluable when I encountered Jacqueline Humphries's perplexing painting installation TSLA (2025).
Siemens and NVIDIA are expanding their partnership to build an "Industrial AI Operating System" - a platform designed to embed artificial intelligence across the entire industrial lifecycle, from design and engineering to manufacturing, operations, a...
*A thunderous strike in extra time settled a tense Africa Cup of Nations clash as Algeria edged past DR Congo 1-0, setting up a quarterfinal showdown with Nigeria.*
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Beneath the ocean's surface, a hidden world of microscopic marvels holds the key to understanding life's foundations. Scientists are now unlocking the secrets of plankton's intricate architecture.
Bamboo tissue's eco-friendly facade crumbles under the weight of coal-powered factories, exposing a dirty truth behind its green claims.
Forging new trade ties, Mexico's President Sheinbaum welcomed France's Macron to Mexico City in 2025 - a historic visit to strengthen economic bonds between the nations.
Defying the limits of longevity, the Greenland shark is believed to live over 400 years, making it the world's longest-living vertebrate. Yet, its eyes hold secrets waiting to be uncovered.
*Darren Fletcher's dream becomes reality as he steps up to lead Manchester United against Burnley in his first match as interim coach.*
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Empathy, a seemingly delicate trait, holds immense power. Patty Freedman unveils the transformative potential of this often overlooked superpower.
Suicide is a painful reality that many communities face, especially among teenagers. However, new research suggests that teaching self-compassion could be a promising way to support teen mental health and reduce suicidal ideation. Addressing the...
Escape the winter chill from your couch - Gaylord, Michigan's elk cam offers a glimpse of nature's majesty, letting you connect with the outdoors year-round.
The only US museum dedicated to weather artifacts faces closure as funding dries up, leaving the National Weather Museum and Science Center in Norman, Oklahoma, at risk.
Earth's magnetic field is shifting at an unprecedented rate, according to long-term satellite data, as dynamic core processes reshape our planet's protective shield.
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Groundbreaking research uncovers a hidden driver of balance issues in multiple sclerosis: malfunctioning mitochondria cripple the brain's movement-controlling neurons, fueling the debilitating decline.
The universe's blistering expansion defies our grasp of physics, fueling one of the most captivating mysteries in science. Why does the cosmos accelerate ever faster, confounding current theories?
Cutting-edge AI-powered firefighting robots from Hong Kong's PolyU dominated the CES 2026 Innovation Awards, earning top honors for their life-saving capabilities.
The earth trembled in western Japan, but miraculously, no catastrophic damage or lives were lost. This quake's surprising lack of devastation leaves many questions unanswered.
A groundbreaking molecular discovery at the University of St Andrews could revolutionize pharmaceutical production, tackling a longstanding chemistry challenge.
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New research from Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt challenges the long-held concern about oseltamivir, widely known as Tamiflu. The study, published in JAMA Neurology, found that children who received oseltamivir during a flu ill...
The mountainous Batang Toru forest, home to the world's rarest great ape, has become a critical test for Indonesia's ability to enforce environmental law amidst competing industrial interests.
Thought extinct, a colossal squid emerges from the deep, stunning researchers with the first confirmed recordings of this elusive, massive invertebrate.
Jesy Nelson's twins' SMA diagnosis shines a light on the agonizing wait families face for life-changing care. Parents share their children's heartbreaking late diagnoses.
Discarded Christmas trees find new purpose, as businesses breathe fresh life into the festive foliage, diverting waste from landfills and reducing emissions.