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Ballet dancer Misty Copeland, WNBA star Brittney Griner, and filmmaker Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee were among the honorees at this year's W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremony. The event, organized annually by the Hutchins Center for African & African Americ...
Across the United States and beyond, healthcare providers are beginning to issue formal nature prescriptions, urging patients to spend time outdoors as a way to manage stress, improve physical health, and boost overall well-being. "It's almost like ...
Fiber optic cables crisscross the world's oceans, transmitting vast amounts of data as pulses of light. But what if these cables could also be used to listen in on life below the waves? An experiment launched in coastal waters on the northwestern ed...
Allen Sweppenneiser's father, Harry, became gravely ill and unable to attend his wedding. Harry was a patient at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, battling an infection. To stop the spread, doctors amputated Harry's legs, making it im...
In Nottingham, U.K., Carol Burrell is not just teaching women to swim; she's helping them reclaim their confidence, space, and story. Her Swim Sista Swim initiative is changing how Black women see themselves in water, and what waterways can mean to t...
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Meta is bringing an all-new AI-powered app experience to Europe, building on the availability of Meta AI across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. The centerpiece of this new app is "Vibes" - a dedicated feed for creating and sharing short...
A new roof paint could allow you to stay cool while providing water to drink. Australian researchers have developed a nanoengineered polymer coating that reduces surface temperature by up to 6°C even on hot days, and that harvests moisture from air. ...
Startup Provides Nontechnical Gateway to Coding on Quantum Computers Quantum computers have immense potential, from modeling new molecules to accelerating AI algorithms. However, accessing and programming these powerful machines has been a steep ...
Shifting humanity to more plant-based diets would cut global farm labor needs by up to 28%, freeing up almost USD$100 billion each year—but at the cost of over 100 million jobs. These striking figures from a new Lancet Planetary Health study reveal ...
Picture this: there are no grocery stores or microwaves. Heck, there's not even electricity in your home. Instead, it's lit by waxy candles and flickering oil lamps, casting a sepia-toned glow on a cozy space. And yet, one still must feed their fami...
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From St. Basil's to Bondi: the Brilliant 'Beaver' Supermoon The November 2025 "beaver" supermoon captivated skywatchers around the world with its stunning appearance. This celestial event occurred when the moon was at its closest point to Earth, ...
Ferdinand Magellan is a name synonymous with exploration, but the famous Portuguese adventurer never actually circumnavigated the globe. His journey was abruptly cut short on April 27th, 1521 on the Philippine island of Mactan, where he was killed in...
Maureen McCormick Shares Why She Couldn't Say No To Major Role Maureen McCormick was a household name in the 1970s, playing Marcia Brady, the eldest daughter of Mike and Carol Brady, on the iconic TV series The Brady Bunch. The show ran for five ...
Three Tracks to Rescue 1.5°C: Fossil Exit, Forest Protection, and Nature's Carbon The planet has crossed a grim milestone, with last year's global temperature averaging more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This shatters the margin for err...
While there are various approaches to leading a team, many of us land on common questions in the search for an effective leadership style: How can I be there for my team? Do I need to command respect, or earn it? And the most crucial question of all:...
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"The Crossroads: A Blues Halloween Playlist" (LISTEN) It's Music Monday and Halloween here at Good Black News! Your friend and selector, the groove conductor Marlon West, has returned once more during this Season of the Witch with another spooky ...
How Meta's Data Centers Drive Economic Growth Across the US Meta is focused on creating the next generation of AI products and building personal superintelligence for everyone. Data centers are crucial to reaching these goals and helping America ...
Elton John Receives 'Truly Priceless' Gift from Stranger Elton John, renowned for his massive personal collection of over 120,000 CDs and 15,000 vinyl records, recently received a remarkable gift from a stranger - the original acetates from the f...
Many modern medicines, including insulin and some vaccines, are made from proteins — complex molecules that perform specific functions in the body. Proteins are delicate: If they stick together or break down, the medicine can become less effective. S...
New York has become the first state in the U.S. to require new buildings to be built entirely electric, without hookups to fossil fuels including gas. The rule, known as the All-Electric Buildings Act, was initially passed in 2023 and was finalized w...
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Meton, an ancient Greek astronomer who lived in Athens during the 5th century B.C., is best known for developing the Metonic cycle (although this was also known to the Babylonians). The Metonic cycle, also known as the enneadecaeteris, is based on ...
Inflation Reduction Act Boosts Truck Electrification The Inflation Reduction Act - the most consequential U.S. climate law ever - will provide a historic jolt to the electric car market. But the incentives of the law will reach beyond passenger v...
Many of David Drake's large vessels featured his signature and inscriptions, even though he created them during a time when literacy among enslaved laborers was illegal :focal(990x745:991x746)/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.c...
Celena Ponce's nonprofit, Hands United (Manos Unidas in Spanish), is empowering Deaf and hard-of-hearing children of immigrant families across 30 states. From ASL education to legal consultation support, Celena and her team are bridging the gap for f...
Remembering the Mall Glory Days Generation X (those born from 1965-1980) grew up in the heyday of the shopping mall. Back then, the mall was the place to hang out with friends, shop, and indulge in classic food court fare. While malls still ex...
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Social Enterprise Day is coming up in just two weeks on 20 November! It's a global day created to raise the profile of the social enterprise movement and show the transformative impact it is having across the world. It's a great chance for you to sha...
Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO2) and is responsible for around one-third of current global heating. Atmospheric methane concentrations have increased by 256 percent since pre-industrial times. What I...
New research finds that Hektoria, a grounded glacier in Antarctica, shrank with astounding speed in 2022 and 2023 By Mary Randolph - Staff Contributor November 7, 2025 /https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/61...
Loans That Change Lives Kiva is a non-profit organization that connects lenders with entrepreneurs around the world, providing microloans that can transform lives. Through Kiva's platform, individuals can make small loans as little as $25 to supp...
The Huntington's Recent Acquisitions The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California has announced new additions to its art collection, funded by the institution's Art Collectors' Council. These acquisitions in...
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Researchers from the MIT Media Lab have developed a tiny, injectable antenna — about the size of a fine grain of sand — that can wirelessly power deep-tissue medical implants, such as pacemakers in cardiac patients and neuromodulators in people suffe...
Researchers at MIT have developed a groundbreaking water purification system that uses solar energy to remove contaminants from water sources. This technology could provide clean drinking water to millions of people in developing countries. The syst...
What started as an empty lot in downtown Portland has blossomed into a vibrant community garden that serves over 200 families. The Sunshine Community Garden project began two years ago when neighbors decided to transform unused space into something b...
A team of high school students from California has developed a revolutionary approach to creating prosthetic limbs using 3D printing technology. Their designs cost just $50 to produce, compared to traditional prosthetics that can cost thousands of do...
After five years of dedicated conservation work, the Emerald Forest Restoration Project has achieved remarkable success in bringing back biodiversity to a once-degraded ecosystem. The project has reintroduced 15 endangered species and planted over 50...
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Ms. Jennifer Park, an elementary school teacher in Seattle, has developed an innovative music therapy program that has helped dozens of students overcome learning challenges. Her approach combines traditional teaching methods with musical exercises t...