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Antarctica's ice mystery solved.
Antarctica's first ice sheet likely began with a geological head start. A hidden secret deep beneath the continent may have triggered its formation.
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Imagine fresh water for dry regions, pulled right from the air.
Mediterranean heat and drought are severe. German scientists developed a porous material that extracts water from even bone-dry air, offering a new solution.
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The landfill she couldn't play on now fuels a fashion line.
As a child, Lifaffa founder Kanika Ahuja saw other kids playing on what she thought was a hill. She was forbidden: "You'll get hurt or sick." That "hill" was a landfill.
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See how food becomes medicine for a healthier tomorrow.
Medicaid patients with diabetes or heart disease in a dozen states are getting "medically tailored meals." A new study confirms these programs significantly improve health.
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Supplements help bees brave the cold.
Honeybee supplements could be a game-changer! Early research shows probiotics and inulin help bees survive extreme cold, boosting their climate change resilience.
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Newborns in England now get a vital test for SMA.
Jesy Nelson celebrates a "victory" as all newborns in England will now be tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) via a heel prick.
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How light unlocks magnetism's secrets in ultra-thin materials.
Light and magnetism unite in new quantum materials! A review reveals exciting progress where light-generated excitons directly control magnetic states, opening doors to unprecedented control.
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Welcome the reunion: King Charles, Harry, and the kids reconnect.
Four years of estrangement ended in July 2026 as Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children reunited with King Charles. Many doubted they'd ever see each other again. Harry was in the UK promoting the Invictus Games.
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The voice of Winnie the Pooh quietly delivers real magic to sick children.
Remember your favorite cartoon characters? Their voices, like Jim Cummings' Winnie the Pooh since 1988, transport us to magical worlds, even if the actors remain unseen.
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Environment
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The beach trip tweaks that quietly protect sea turtles.
180 million Americans hit the beach annually, but our fun impacts vulnerable wildlife. Especially sea turtles, nearly all endangered. Just three small changes can protect them.
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Cheese and mushrooms may strengthen vaccine responses.
Spermidine, a natural compound, boosts vaccine responses in older adults. It works by reducing molecular markers of immune system aging.
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From navigating a "mess" to building a foundation: Colin Farrell champions support for families like his.
Colin Farrell's eldest son, James, 23, was born with Angelman syndrome. The actor, 27 at the time of James's 2003 birth, now openly shares his experience raising a child with disabilities.
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Does adversity now fuel Argentina's World Cup triumphs?
Blood in the water, and we went for it." Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni celebrated his team's relentless, never-say-die attacks that powered them past England and into the World Cup final.
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From hurried bites to joyful meals: French wisdom for American tables.
Unlock French eating secrets! A dietitian reveals 5 principles emphasizing pleasure and balance over guilt. Discover how French food culture promotes joy, satisfaction, and prevents overeating.
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Can clean cooking finally reach every African home?
Africa just secured $900M for clean cooking, boosting total pledges to $3.1B. This funding tackles indoor air pollution from traditional fuels, which causes 850,000 premature deaths annually.
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The forest's secret: a new monkey species with orange lips reveals itself.
Scientists describe an "amazing feeling" looking into the face of a new monkey species with orange lips, found "hiding" in a DRC forest. So few knew it existed.
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The 92nd-minute spark that sent Argentina to the World Cup final.
Messi led Argentina to a stunning 2-1 comeback over England, with Lautaro Martinez scoring a 92nd-minute winner. The World Cup holders now face Spain in the final.
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A New Jersey home welcomed life's building blocks from space.
A loud crash, a sulfur smell, and a massive hole in the ceiling. Two years ago tomorrow, a Hillsborough homeowner found his bedroom in chaos after an unexpected visitor arrived on July 16, 2024.
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From a blurry photo to a confirmed new species: Meet the Likweli monkey.
A mysterious black monkey photographed in Congo's underexplored forests in 2008 is now confirmed as a new-to-science colobus species, nearly 20 years later.
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A dad's joy watching his son win the Home Run Derby.
A Red Bird flew highest! On July 13, 2026, Jordan Walker made St. Louis Cardinals history, winning the Home Run Derby with 31 blasts, stunning favorite Kyle Schwarber in Philly.
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LACMA's gala celebrates art and film, fueling tomorrow's exhibitions.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow will host LACMA's Art+Film Gala on Nov. 7, honoring artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. The event funds LACMA's art and film programs.
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Skinny Dip Day donations fund over 1,000 life-changing surgeries for women.
Hundreds of nudists bare it all each July for International Skinny Dip Day. Recognized in 2018, this event has raised thousands for the Fistula Foundation since 2019.
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Ancient bite marks reveal a T. Rex's last meal.
70 million years ago, a plant-eating dinosaur became T. rex food. Fossilized bones from Wyoming, unearthed between 1997-2017, bear the tell-tale bite marks of a Tyrannosaurus rex.
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While others worry, this Limpopo conservationist nurtures a future for vital trees.
In rural Limpopo, South Africa, survival trumps conservation. Residents prioritize forestry and fishing over environmental concerns, but Tshilidzi Mulugana warns degradation threatens community and biodiversity.
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Today's Hope-Up: The World's Smartest HVAC System is the Seine River
From sacred groves to Seine-powered cooling, this week's news shows how simple, smart solutions are making big impacts. Plus, astronauts take the first X-rays in space!
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Imagine a lost human lineage still living in your genes.
Did Homo erectus leave a genetic mark on us? New research suggests ancient interbreeding with Denisovans could mean a detectable trace in living humans.
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The hunter's secret that now saves Bangladesh's wildlife.
A bear attack nearly killed him, costing an eye and three months in recovery. Lying in a hospital bed, he began questioning everything: Why hunt? Why kill?
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Women excel at multitasking.
Men and women multitask similarly, but conversational engagement may skew perceptions of their overall ability.
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Southern Africa yields its oldest animal DNA, a 50,000-year echo.
Ancient DNA unlocks the past, but hot climates destroy it. Now, scientists have recovered the oldest animal DNA from sub-Saharan Africa, defying expectations.
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Ana Mendieta's art finally returns home to Cuba.
Fleeing Cuba as a child refugee in 1961, Ana Mendieta returned in 1980. Her powerful works from these visits, including cave sculptures, now open Tate Modern's major retrospective.
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Are ancient traditions the secret to growing tomorrow's forests?
India's Western Ghats hide ancient, towering trees not in parks, but sacred groves. Locals protect these untouched forests, believing deities reside there. A new study confirms these groves boost tree regeneration.
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Listen to Borneo's forests before they transform.
PEMALUAN, East Kalimantan — Indonesia’s plan to build a new capital in the province of East Kalimantan has captured global attention. Called Nusantara, the project is intended to ease pressure on Jakarta, a sinking and overcrowded megacity, by shifting the country’s administrative centre to the isla...
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Look at Florida's newest visitor: a gentle whale shark.
Florida: a biological playground for giants. From 500,000-year-old sloths to extinct elephants, invasive pythons, and even whale sharks, massive creatures have always thrived here.
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The 'unavoidable' stress response just got a new off-ramp.
Chronic stress weakens immunity, increasing disease risk. A new brain-gut-bone marrow highway in mice reveals how, offering hope for protecting health from stress's toll.
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Why a global gallery giant just chose Palo Alto for its newest home.
Hauser & Wirth expands its empire! A new gallery opens October 3 in downtown Palo Alto, marking its first permanent Silicon Valley location. It debuts with "Calder | O'Keeffe.
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Are we overlooking hidden worlds in plain sight?
Webb Telescope astronomers just found a giant exoplanet hiding in plain sight! This new world orbits Beta Pictoris, one of the Milky Way's most studied systems.
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Paris's oldest bridge becomes a cool cave, not a sauna.
Paris's oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, became a mountain cave last month. Artist JR draped it in fabric, but this cave offered no escape from the brutal heat wave.
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That dream moon base? NASA just brought it closer to reality.
NASA's next giant leap for a permanent Moon base: four new commercial missions will test tech, deliver science, and prepare humanity's future beyond Earth.
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The unexpected materials NASA plans to use to build on the Moon and Mars.
NASA just partnered with 37 companies to develop groundbreaking tech. Their mission? Make long-term Moon and Mars exploration a reality.
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Four hidden white dwarfs found.
Hidden in plain sight, four white dwarf stars were just revealed by Hubble's UV observations. One, only 25 light-years away, eluded detection for nearly three decades!
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