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US chipmaking giant Micron Technology plans to invest up to $3 billion to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, with part of the funding supporting domestic production of raw silicon wafers that are critical to advanced chip manufacturing. The investment is aimed at securing a reliable sup...
Building life from scratch? SpudCell takes synthetic biology a huge step closer. Researchers assembled non-living components into a system that grows, copies DNA, and divides.
Roads fragmenting forests are death traps for wildlife. Canopy bridges offer a lifeline, but do they work long-term? A Costa Rican study tracked bridge use for 3 years, revealing steady increases in animal crossings.
France, a pre-tournament favorite, dominated Morocco 2-0, securing their spot in the World Cup semifinals. They now face either Spain or Belgium.
A bizarre birth at an Olmsted Falls farm left Joe Johnson thinking he was "crazy." Their rescued sheep, Ramona, gave birth to baby Clara, but something was immediately off.
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Road and bridge projects snagged over 75% of grants, while public transit received less than 10% of total award funds.
Anthropic peered inside LLMs, revealing their inner workings. What they found, using their new J-lens tool, ranges from mundane to unnerving.
Trump cut teen pregnancy grants, pushing childbearing. Yet, states—even Republican ones—are expanding contraception access. Why? One GOP rep's daughter faced a 2-month birth control delay.
From a gentle black hole to farmers winning big for ditching chemicals, today's news reveals a universe more resilient and adaptable than we thought. Plus, a blighted urban inlet becomes a global blueprint for renewal.
A large international study suggests today's hip replacements may last much longer than previously thought....
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Scientists tested their aerial-aquatic flying robot in Lake Geneva, proving that it had enough speed and power to lift itself out of the water with its wings alone. Raphael Zufferey hide caption ...
Apple just unveiled iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27 at WWDC 2026! Get ready for a deep dive into the iPhone's next big update, launching this fall.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas just announced the first legislative elections in 20 years, set for late November. This move comes amid intense international pressure for his government to prove its legitimacy.
North Carolina just committed a historic $10.2 million to wildlife crossings! This massive boost follows 2023's $2M, establishing a permanent, biennial fund for safer roads and wildlife.
Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) recently received the 2026 Food Planet Prize for their role in leading one of the world’s largest agroecology projects. The award will help the organization scale sustainable practices to the 6 million farmers in the Indian state of Andhra Pra...
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HoMA welcomes David Odo as its new Director and CEO, starting September 1. He succeeds Halona Norton-Westbrook, who departed for the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Ever wonder how bird flocks and fish schools move in sync? New research reveals their secret: they behave like soft crystals, finally solving a long-standing mystery of collective animal motion.
Forget classroom gliders. Italian students just flew a 23-foot paper airplane 200 feet, shattering expectations with the world's largest paper plane.
Just one glass of orange juice daily could impact inflammation, blood flow, and other key markers for long-term heart health.
Don't let its modest footprint fool you. This 26-ft tiny house packs two bedrooms, an open living area, and a well-stocked kitchen, proving it's far more practical than you'd expect.
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Oaks keep absorbing CO2 long after growth ends, decoupling photosynthesis from wood production. This discovery could transform forecasts for future forest carbon storage.
Forget Pokémon. India's Ganjifa cards, hand-painted and circular, captivated Mughal royalty for centuries. This ancient art survives today thanks to one royal family's dedication.
Bijou Phillips, who urgently called on fans for help, just revealed she successfully underwent a kidney transplant. Her brother, Aron Wilson, was the perfect donor.
California just unlocked a new renewable energy source! Governor Newsom signed SB 1350, classifying green hydrogen electricity as renewable, offering financial incentives to power plants using it.
The Milky Way's supermassive black hole isn't the dust-gobbler we thought! New observations reveal it's not consuming nearby dust objects.
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Forget everything you knew about fetal vision! Blue cone cells don't migrate; they transform into red and green cones, thanks to vitamin A, completely reshaping our understanding of sharp central vision development.
Roads kill wildlife and fragment habitats. But ecologists and engineers are fighting back, building strategic wildlife crossings like underpasses and overpasses to reconnect landscapes and protect animals and people.
A nonchalant bear met a "more 'chalant'" Paul Firth on his challenging 460-mile solo canoe trip through the Yukon wilderness. See the stunning images from his unforgettable journey.
For decades, oceanographer Jon Zehr hunted an invisible organism. His quest began in the '90s, studying nitrogen-fixing bacteria—microbes pulling nitrogen from the air, vital for life.
History made at Lord's! England faces India in the first-ever women's Test at the iconic ground, 142 years after its first men's match.
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A 125-million-year-old "living fossil" goblin shark, filmed alive for the first time in the deep ocean, reveals its secrets. Its known range and depth are now greatly expanded.
Your beach photos could help save our coasts! Scientists are now using public snapshots to study climate change's impact on shorelines.
In summer 1996, a new British invasion arrived: The Spice Girls. Their hit "Wannabe" dropped July 8, changing the world with platform shoes, thick highlights, and iconic nicknames.
Your ovaries are aging faster than any other organ. Their egg supply dwindles throughout life, leaving just ~1,000 follicles by menopause.
Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound revolutionized obesity treatment. But specialists say the next generation of weight loss drugs will go much further.
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California modernist James Jarvaise (1924-2015) oozes cool in Henry Taylor's vibrant impasto portrait. Slouched with shades and slicked-back hair, Jarvaise dominates Taylor's glowing yellow canvas.
Students merge NASA science with Indigenous knowledge to combat coastal erosion. They analyze satellite images, connecting fieldwork to community coastline changes.
Buried with Adams, Hancock, and Revere, Sebastian died in 1729. His life reveals a powerful story of slavery and freedom in the pre-Revolutionary North.
Dolly Parton's musical, "Dolly: A True Original," hits Broadway's St. James Theatre in December 2026, with opening night on her 81st birthday, January 19, 2027.
Twisting ultra-thin material gave scientists surprising control over quantum light. This brings future quantum technologies closer to reality.