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Is Pittsburgh's sports magic more than just history?

Pittsburgh hasn't hosted the NFL Draft in 80 years, but its passionate fans and winning teams make it the perfect fit.

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect of 2013 Tadamon massacre

Peace

A "tightly executed security operation" brings a massacre suspect to justice in Syria.

A leaked video shows ex-intelligence officer Amjad Youssef executing blindfolded civilians. He's now arrested for the 2013 Tadamon massacre, which killed at least 41 people in Damascus.

Monster Storms on Jupiter Unleash Lightning Beyond Anything on Earth

Rising Impact

Jupiter's secret ingredient for lightning 100 times Earth's power?

Jupiter's lightning just got a lot more electrifying. New observations reveal unexpectedly complex and powerful storms, challenging previous assumptions about the gas giant's atmosphere.

Meet Billy the Hippo: The Strangest Presidential Pet You’ve Never Heard Of

Community

The White House once welcomed a pygmy hippo named Billy.

Forget cats and dogs. President Calvin Coolidge's White House was a zoo, featuring Rebecca the raccoon (a Thanksgiving gift!), two lion cubs, and a black bear.

The Most Powerful Neutrino Ever Detected May Have a Surprising Cosmic Source

Rising Impact

The universe just delivered its most energetic neutrino, and scientists are finding its surprising source.

A neutrino detection in the Mediterranean just shattered astrophysics boundaries. It's raising new questions about the universe's most extreme processes.

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In Japan, a New Steward for 1,200 Years of Cherry Blossom Data Has Been Found, Sustaining a Climate Change Research Project

From ancient scrolls to climate insights: Japan's cherry blossom legacy endures.

After climate scientist Yasuyuki Aono's death, his 1,200-year cherry blossom data project, crucial for climate change research, finds a new steward.

Newton’s 300-Year-Old Law Passes Its Biggest Cosmic Test Yet

Historic

Newton's gravity still anchors the cosmos.

Newton and Einstein's gravity laws hold true across the cosmos, confirmed by galaxy clusters. This strengthens the case for dark matter, explaining cosmic motion discrepancies.

How electron structure affects light responses in moiré materials

This new electron discovery could tailor materials to light.

Unlock a material's behavior by understanding its internal "texture." USC's Zhenglu Li designs materials by manipulating these hidden patterns, revolutionizing their properties.

Food

From distant nets to local plates: Oregon's coast rediscovers its own seafood.

Newport, Oregon foodies flock to Local Ocean. Their roasted garlic and crab soup, rockfish tacos with citrus slaw, and saffron-infused Fishwives Stew are legendary.

Countries meet in first global effort to phase out fossil fuels

Are nations finally ready to leave fossil fuels behind?

Frustration mounts as 60 countries meet in Colombia, seeking new climate solutions. The UN's deadlock on fossil fuels has sparked unprecedented talks to finally ditch them.

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New ‘cryptic’ gecko species discovered in Vietnam’s imperiled karst forests

Scientists just found a new gecko in Vietnam's ancient forests.

Vietnam's karst forests just revealed their 12th gecko species! Meet Ziegler's Slender Gecko, a new discovery highlighting the overlooked biodiversity of this rugged landscape.

An Agricultural Mosaic in Taiwan - NASA Science

Food

See how Taiwan's small farms feed a nation.

Yunlin County, Taiwan: A tapestry of small farms yields incredible crop diversity. This southwestern region is a agricultural powerhouse.

2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck unlocks mysteries of how ships were built and repaired

Ancient Roman sailors' secret to seaworthy ships revealed.

A 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck off Croatia held wine, but scientists found a greater treasure: its unique waterproofing layer. Discovered in 2016, its sinking remains a mystery.

This public health scientist finds hope in fighting pollution, one community at a time.

Air pollution and oil/gas emissions threaten communities. Assistant Professor David J.X. Gonzalez is on a mission to protect public health from these environmental harms.

Baby Has Sweetest Reaction to Big Brother’s Magic Trick

Community

The adorable reason this baby believes in magic.

Siblings are built-in best friends, whether 14 months or 14 years apart. Growing up with them is special, and sometimes a bigger age gap makes it even better for older siblings.

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Scientists Overcome Major Quantum Bottleneck, Potentially Transforming Teleportation and Computing

Game Changer

Could one resilient quantum state finally unlock teleportation?

Unlock quantum secrets! A new method reveals hidden order in quantum systems, poised to revolutionize measurement and application.

Quantum Physics’ Strangest Problem May Hold the Key to Time Itself

Quantum physics explores time's deepest secrets.

Quantum mechanics, gravity, and time: a new study, co-funded by FQxI, suggests these fundamental forces are more intertwined than we ever imagined.

Scientists Create “Liquid Gears” That Spin Without Touching

The quiet revolution: New "liquid gears" spin without touching.

Fluid gears" could revolutionize mechanical devices. This innovative invention promises significant improvements in efficiency and performance.

CATL’s New EV Battery Charges in Six Minutes

Innovation

Rising Impact

EVs charge in six minutes.

EV charging has always lagged gas, but that gap is closing fast. Chinese battery giant CATL just unveiled tech that charges an EV from 10-98% in just 6 minutes.

Indigenous knowledge helps identify new, highly threatened skink in Australia

Could ancient wisdom help protect Australia's newest, rarest skink?

A new skink species, Liopholis mutawintji, may be Australia's most threatened reptile. Fewer than 20 individuals live in a single rocky gorge in Mutawintji National Park.

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The North Face’s new Universal Collection of adaptive camping gear swaps zippers for magnets and adds other accessible features

Innovation

Are inaccessible tents and sleeping bags now a thing of the past?

Cold hands make tent setup tough. Add a prosthetic or wheelchair, and most gear fails. The North Face's new Universal Collection solves this with zipperless bags, accessible tents, and more.

Fiery multifunctional flashlight packs its own arc ignition lighter

Innovation

Your camping trip just got a little lighter: one tool does it all.

Tired of too few pockets for your gear? The Luxo multi-function flashlight, equipped with an arc lighter, frees up space, combining two essentials into one sleek gadget.

Forgotten Medicinal Plant Shows Promise in Fighting Dangerous Superbugs

A forgotten root helps weaken stubborn bacteria.

Superbugs beware: Tormentil, a traditional plant, shows promise against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Lab tests reveal it limits growth and boosts antibiotic power.

Amid conflict and poaching, tech helps boost mountain gorilla numbers

Amid conflict and poaching, tech helps boost mountain gorilla numbers

Mountain gorillas, once near extinction, are back! Their population surged 73% since 1989, upgrading them from critically endangered. But with only 1,063 left in war-torn Virunga, they're still imperiled.

5 Common Myths About Learning a New Language, Debunked

Education

The "too old to learn a language" myth just got debunked.

Think learning a new language is hard? Debunking common myths reveals it's more accessible, engaging, and beneficial than you imagine.

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Macaroni penguins reveal how they "fly" underwater.

Don't let the macaroni penguin's goofy look fool you. Beneath those bright-yellow plumes are muscles built for powerful movement, allowing these South Atlantic birds to "fly" through water and walk efficiently.

How do songbird brains create new neurons?

See how songbird brains bloom with new neurons.

Songbird brains refresh themselves in ways that could inspire new human therapies. The tiny zebra finch, a remarkable learner, is revealing secrets to how brains master new skills.

65-foot-long octopuses ruled ancient oceans

Ancient octopuses ruled oceans.

100 million years ago, 65-foot "krakens" ruled Earth's oceans. A new Science study reveals these gigantic octopuses were apex predators, dominating the marine food chain.

Shakespeare’s Lost London Home Was Hidden for 400 Years in Plain Sight

Arts

Shakespeare’s lost London home reappears on an old map.

London's history never truly disappears. It lingers, waiting to be rediscovered in unexpected ways. For centuries, Shakespeare's London property was lost—until now.

Meet the 19 metre octopus that may have prowled ancient seas

Ancient seas nurtured an octopus as long as a bus.

A 19-meter octopus may have ruled ancient oceans 100 million years ago, according to new fossil evidence.

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Today's Hope-Up: The Moon Got a New Mineral While Cities Got Wildflowers

Game Changer

Today's Hope-Up: The Moon Got a New Mineral While Cities Got Wildflowers

From glowing lunar minerals to wildflowers reclaiming city spaces, today's news highlights quiet resilience and steady progress. Plus, relief for flat-faced dogs!

Fastest comet ever recorded spewed 70 Olympic pools’ worth of water daily

This interstellar comet delivers 70 Olympic pools of water daily, but not the kind we know.

A cosmic visitor from beyond our solar system, 3I/ATLAS, was spotted in July 2025. As only the third interstellar object ever detected, it offered a rare, brief chance to study alien formation conditions.

US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug

Health

From federal crime to medical aid: US reclassifies cannabis.

The US is reclassifying medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, aligning with a global shift away from heavy penalties and towards widespread legalization.

New Mexico just made it possible for grandparents to get free child care

Community

New Mexico just solved a long-standing challenge for grandparent caregivers.

New Mexico launched free child care in 2025—the first U.S. state to do so. Grandparents with legal custody or kinship guardianship can also qualify for this universal program.

Archaeologists Unearth a Papyrus Fragment From the 'Iliad' Tucked Inside the Wrappings of a 1,600-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy

From silent tomb to spoken word: The Iliad fragment found in a mummy.

Homer's epic "Catalog of Ships," detailing Greek forces bound for Troy, may be the first Greek literary text ever found in a mummification context.

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People plan to plant 1 trillion trees this decade. A new project aims to ensure these forests survive

More than a trillion trees will grow, but a new plan helps them thrive.

1 trillion trees will be planted this decade to fight climate change. But many won't survive, or could become "biological deserts" lacking healthy forest richness.

Pugs and Frenchies could find breathing relief for squishy faces with new treatment

Health

A modified tetanus toxin offers flat-faced dogs easier breathing.

Flat-faced dogs may soon breathe easier! After 15+ years, Australian scientists developed Snoretox-1, an injectable tetanus toxin treatment targeting the geniohyoid muscle to ease breathing in brachycephalic breeds.

11th Moon mineral discovered in China’s first lunar meteorite sample study

This tiny lunar mineral could brighten our future.

China just found the 11th new lunar mineral! Named Cerium-Magnesium Changesite, this tiny, fluorescent mineral could revolutionize lighting technology on Earth.

Gladstone Gallery to Relocate in Seoul, Doubling Exhibition Space

Arts

Does Seoul's art scene just keep getting bigger?

Gladstone Gallery is moving to Seoul's Hannam-dong, taking two floors of the 739-28 Hannam Building. Designed by Minsuk Cho, it's near Pace Gallery and Leeum Museum of Art.

Remembering Napoleon Jones-Henderson, an AfriCOBRA Founding Member Who Imbued Art and Life with Exuberant Energy

Arts