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USDA reinstated $127 million in land access grants! A federal court order reversed the agency's previous decision, restoring 24 grants for underserved producers.
Julian Alvarez (9) ignites Argentina's World Cup quarterfinal hopes! He celebrates scoring their second goal against Switzerland in Kansas City, MO, July 11, 2026.
Historic rainfall has submerged Missouri communities, triggering water rescues and even a summer camp evacuation.
Engineers can now precisely control heat with a new programmable material. This breakthrough could revolutionize energy systems and next-gen photonic memory.
Virtual fences promise flexible, efficient livestock management and improved animal welfare. A Göttingen study shows they trigger cattle behavior similar to conventional electric fences.
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AI is cracking water's biggest mystery. Scientists are using AI to reveal the hidden molecular structures causing water's famously strange behavior.
Jude Bellingham's two goals, including an extra-time winner, propelled England past Norway 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup quarterfinal.
Struggling to time your intermittent fast? New research reveals the "when" doesn't matter for long-term weight loss. Just fast, and you'll see results.
Thirty-one new ancient quasars reveal the universe's earliest giant black holes. Scientists now have their clearest view yet of these cosmic giants.
NASA photographer Jim Ross soared over the Washington Monument in an F-18 on July 4, 2026, capturing America's 250th birthday flyover.
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Moose have a deeper history in Colorado than modern reintroductions imply. Archaeology, archives, and Indigenous knowledge reveal their long-standing presence.
A new drug, DT-109, reversed severe fatty liver disease in animals by repairing the gut and blocking toxins. This could revolutionize MASH treatment and other gut-related illnesses.
A jumping gene was directly observed moving from predator to prey through circular RNA.
Doubts plagued the 1999 X5 launch: could it match BMW's iconic coupes? Today, the X5 is a bestseller, proving critics wrong and dominating the market.
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Siri finally gets a brain! After Apple Intelligence in 2024, Siri now rivals Gemini and ChatGPT, powered by Google. Expect the new AI on iPhones, iPads, and Macs in beta this year, full release 2026.
Human body size evolved through gradual change and a major growth spurt within Homo.
Chronic knee pain? A minimally invasive procedure targeting inflamed blood vessels offers lasting relief without major surgery.
Thousands are flocking to see the Big Boy steam locomotive! This 1940s-era giant is making a rare cross-country trip, drawing huge crowds of train fans.
McMurtry Automotive just unleashed the Spéirling Pure: a single-seat electric super track car with four-figure horsepower. This production version delivers near-F1 performance, breaking records.
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Moldova's president just nominated a financier with no government experience as PM. His mission: restore public trust and advance the country, following Alexandru Munteanu's resignation this month.
Ancient mud-brick village: streets, towers, a massive church. Researchers unearthed grain grinders, an oven, and 200 ostraca—ancient receipts on pottery shards.
Proxima Fusion just secured €411M, boosting its valuation to €2.4B and making it Europe's most funded fusion entity. This capital fuels their Alpha stellarator demonstrator.
Quantum leap! Scientists created a 2D quantum material with unusual conducting edge states. Controlling these states via strain could enable future room-temperature quantum electronics.
Neanderthal genetic history saw major shifts, a new study from Senckenberg Nature Research Society and the University of Tübingen reveals.
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Every pregnancy uniquely rewires the brain. A second pregnancy brings different changes than the first, potentially revolutionizing how we recognize and treat maternal mental health challenges like peripartum depression.
NASA grantee Zooniverse hit 1 billion volunteer classifications! The world's largest platform for online people-powered research celebrates this incredible milestone.
Asian cities dominate the new Global Liveability Index! But the world's most liveable city is a former Viking fishing village with more bikes than people: Copenhagen.
Nitric oxide's role in city air pollution is far greater than scientists imagined. This gas, often overlooked, could be a major player in urban smog.
RSPB just bought a "magical" 96-hectare landscape in Gallt-y-bere. This move will help conservationists protect internationally important habitats.
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Step into the future of dance! David Huang demos his VR social dance app, Dance Guru, at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, CA, on June 17, 2026.
Bruce McLaren's legendary 1969 M6GT, a supercar ahead of its time and one of the rarest cars ever, is reborn. Specialists have lovingly built a completely new model of his first road car.
Spain and France clash Tuesday in Arlington, Texas—a World Cup semifinal years in the making. Both teams are undefeated, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
Writers shouldn't run the rat race," says Viplob Pratik. This leading Nepali poet, novelist, and translator has shaped Nepal's literary landscape for over four decades with his lyrical work.
A muscle strain threatened Messi's tournament, but his coach, Lionel Scaloni, isn't surprised. At 39, Scaloni insists Messi remains the world's best player.
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Imaginary numbers: essential to quantum mechanics, or just a convenient shortcut? New research suggests they might not be fundamentally required.
Once a forgotten well in Bengaluru's Sampangiram Nagar, choked with plastic and debris, few dared approach it. Now, this circular stone structure tells a different story.
Dark matter and neutrinos might finally explain a cosmic mystery. Their interactions could resolve the mismatch in how cosmic structure evolved.
Kashmir's lakes and wetlands, vital for biodiversity, farming, and water, are vanishing. Pollution and urbanization have erased nearly half (315 of 697) of them, with 203 more shrinking.
Hundreds of snake hunters just invaded the Florida Everglades! They're battling invasive pythons for 10 days, vying for a $10,000 top prize and other payouts in the annual Python Challenge.