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Some mammals can hit pause on a pregnancy and understanding how that happens could help us treat cancer, researchers report. Seals give birth only when conditions are right. After mating, a female seal can delay implantation of the embryo in the uterine wall—pausing pregnancy until she senses that h...
Neutrinos, the elusive particles that pervade the cosmos, face new scrutiny as the KATRIN experiment sets strict limits on the existence of light sterile neutrinos, narrowing the hunt for new physics.
The past year saw a tidal wave of progress in ocean policy, with landmark multilateral wins, record-breaking conservation funding, and a growing push to safeguard 30% of the world's seas by 2030.
The vagus nerve, a powerful yet overlooked player, emerges as a surprising guardian of heart health, unveiling new possibilities for cardiovascular well-being.
Cora and Stan Krol's empty nest became a full house when they answered a call for help at a local group home, launching a decades-long foster care journey that transformed their lives.
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Uncharted realms of life emerge as scientists race to catalog Earth's boundless biodiversity, a new study reveals. Centuries after Linnaeus' pioneering taxonomy, the quest to name every living organism endures.
Getting that annual check-up can feel daunting for anyone. For a 140-pound leopard whiptail ray (Himantura leoparda) living at the New England Aquarium in Boston, it’s a whole other animal. At the weight of an adult human with a four-foot-three-inch wingspan, just moving the giant fish from its habi...
Your plate's climate impact may shock you. Researchers found most people exceed a "food emissions budget" needed to limit warming. Beef alone accounts for nearly half of Canada's food-related emissions.
Unsung heroes of conservation have gone beyond passion, restoring ecosystems and inspiring communities to coexist with nature across India's diverse landscapes.
Dodging traffic on crumbling sidewalks - a daily struggle for Canadian influencer Caleb Friesen and his son in Bengaluru's affluent Indiranagar.
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Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: When Jason Williams was a kid in the ’80s, he had a favorite TV show. It wasn’t a cartoon. It was more like a documentary show. Like the educational kind. Jason Williams: I was obsessed with the show Great Ch...
Hunger and thirst grip Peru's capital, where over half the population lacks food security and 2 million residents go without running water. But one visionary has a plan to transform Lima into a resilient, green city.
A stunning new carnivorous plant, found clinging to remote limestone cliffs in the Philippines, may already face extinction due to its tiny, isolated range.
Generative AI that understands why headlines resonate, not just which perform best, avoids clickbait and produces more engaging, trustworthy content, a new study reveals.
Dialysis patients found heart and vascular health dramatically improved with fish oil supplements, a landmark global study reveals.
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Reba McEntire and Rex Linn's Christmas Eve engagement has fans eagerly awaiting their wedding plans as the couple celebrates their first holiday season as fiancés.
On Christmas Eve 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts orbited the Moon, capturing the iconic "Earthrise" photo. Their Genesis reading was the most watched TV broadcast ever.
A Cedars-Sinai study has identified a previously unknown role for astrocyte cells in how the brain responds to damage and disease. Cedars-Sinai researchers have identified a biological repair process that may eventually contribute to new treatments for spinal cord injuries, stroke, and neurologic...
A new study using satellite nightlight data reveals that more than half of the world s coastal settlements have retreated inland over the past 30 years in response to intensifying climate hazards. The study coauthored by University of Copenhagen researchers also identified regions moving towards the...
Taylor Swift's love life has long been tabloid fodder, but a new docuseries reveals the real story - a woman searching for her soulmate, just like millions of others.
