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Watch dusky langurs discover their new sky bridge in Malaysia.

Endangered dusky langurs are now using a new canopy bridge in Penang, Malaysia! Camera traps confirmed the first langur crossed the fire hose bridge on June 1, two months after installation in Batu Ferringhi.

5 Works of Classical Music Written (Relatively) Quickly

Arts

Composers dreaming up a masterpiece in a single afternoon.

Paul McCartney dreamed "Yesterday's" melody, finishing it that morning (with "scrambled eggs" as a placeholder). Freddie Mercury penned "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" in just ten minutes.

In Southeast Asia, peer-support network boosts women’s well-being in conservation

The era of women feeling alone in conservation just ended in Southeast Asia.

Jessa Cabaay, a marine conservationist in the Philippines, often found herself the only woman in the room. This isolation fueled anxiety, making her feel her credibility was questioned by male-dominated audiences.

‘Remembered forever’: How Haaland carried Norway into World Cup history

From World Cup sidelines to quarter-final stage: Haaland carries Norway into new football history.

Erling Haaland, Norway's football phenom, just made history again! His quiet brilliance, incredible goal-scoring, and sly smile led to "one of the most insane days in Norwegian history.

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The national dance company opening doors for young performers

Arts

How a national dance company finds its brightest stars beyond the studio.

Aspiring dancers aged 16-24 are hitting major stages nationwide! This program shatters traditional training barriers, offering unparalleled access to performance opportunities across England.

Bellingham inspires 10-man England to beat Mexico 3-2 in last-16 thriller

England's young stars ignite a quarterfinal dream at Azteca.

England stunned Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca, handing them their first World Cup loss there! Jude Bellingham's double secured England's quarterfinal spot in a thrilling, nerve-racking classic.

Colombia becomes the first Latin American country to ban female genital mutilation

Colombian girls gain protection as the nation bans female genital mutilation.

On March 22, 2007, three Emberá Chamí newborn girls died from infection after genital mutilation. This was the first documented case, though not the first believed to occur.

An island of calm at the violent heart of the galaxy

Turns out our galaxy's center is surprisingly serene.

A star is born in the Milky Way's violent heart? Impossible, you'd think. Gas churns too fast, too chaotic for anything to settle. Yet, new stars emerge from this galactic maelstrom.

NASA's Hubble captures a star-spangled sea of 500,000 stars

What an ancient star cluster reveals about the Milky Way's past.

NASA's Hubble just unveiled a stunning portrait of Messier 3, a globular cluster with over 500,000 stars. This dazzling image, released for the US's 250th anniversary, helps unravel the Milky Way's ancient past.

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This Strange Sea Creature Can Survive Five Years Without Food – Scientists Finally Know Why

Scientists now understand how this deep-sea creature fasts for five years.

Giant deep-sea isopods survive years without food. They combine an enlarged stomach with cold-adapted metabolic control, a unique survival strategy.

How a son rescued his father from the rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes

The firefighter's old gear helped a son pull his father from the rubble.

Don't leave me here!" Jesus heard his father cry from the rubble. Trapped for over an hour, Jose's voice ignited a desperate rescue. "I'm not leaving without you," Jesus vowed.

Researchers in Switzerland invent a new type of pixel

Innovation

Game Changer

Imagine a pixel that sees and shows the world.

Pixels are everywhere, from your phone to your TV. Now, researchers have created a single pixel that can both control and analyze light—a first.

Folarin Balogun's ban is lifted by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play Belgium

Cheer on Balogun: The US striker plays Belgium.

Folarin Balogun (20) ignites the World Cup! See his reaction after scoring the US team's first goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara.

New Quantum Sensor Opens a Window Into the Invisible Universe

Momentum

The universe's hidden corners just got a little brighter.

UK scientists just made a quantum leap! A new collaboration brings large-scale quantum sensors closer to reality, marking a major advance in the field.

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NASA's Hubble captures a crimson stellar nursery sparkling with blue and white stars

Game Changer

How cosmic winds sculpt a crimson nursery for new stars.

Hubble captured LH 95, a stellar nursery with 2,500 young stars. Scientists found these stars can pull in gas and dust for millions of years, extending their growth phase.

Scientists Found a Surprisingly Simple Way To Improve Online Matchmaking

Breakthrough

A small tweak helps online matches click.

Tired of endless swiping? A new study reveals a simple trick for online matchmaking platforms to deliver better, higher-quality matches and improve your user experience.

Construction is a man's game. These women are demolishing the barriers

From the workshop edge to the forefront: Kenyan women build new careers in construction.

Nairobi, Kenya: Women hone their tiling skills at the Buildher training facility, defying traditional gender roles and building new futures.

Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for climate legacy

Environment

Los Angeles transforms World Cup into a climate-friendly blueprint for the Olympics.

A pungent smell fills the stadium where the U.S. men's team plays its first World Cup match. With 30 days to kick-off, crews transform the field, fertilizing soil for special grass arriving tomorrow.

Why People Trek Hours Just to See This Rain-Soaked Meghalaya Village

Forget monsoon blues: Meghalaya's hidden village reclaims the rain.

Descend into Nongriat, a remote Khasi village in Meghalaya. Monsoon breathes new life into living root bridges, waterfalls, and rainforest trails. Discover what makes the journey worthwhile.

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Imagine a tiny sensor tracking a lab-grown heart's every beat.

Fish have a "sixth sense" lateral line. Now, an international team, including the University of Tokyo, has mimicked it to create a sensor that measures the pulse of lab-grown 3D heart tissue.

Teen star Sooryavanshi makes record debut as England beat India in 2nd T20

Celebrate India's newest cricket star, age 15.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history as India's youngest T20 debutant against England at Old Trafford. Despite his milestone, England secured a four-wicket win, spoiling the sensation's international debut.

Scientists Reveal the Best Exercises for Aging Joints

Health

Move easier: New science helps aging joints feel young again.

Aging joints ache, but inactivity isn't the cure.

Spain data on 5.5 million convictions challenges immigration-crime link

Progress Maker

Rethink the link between immigration and crime in Spain.

Foreign populations often show higher crime rates. But a UC3M study reveals a critical detail: age and gender comparisons drastically change these statistics.

All eyes on the Azteca: Mexico, England clash in blockbuster World Cup tie

Mexico City welcomes World Cup knockout soccer back to the Azteca.

Four wins to glory. Can your team conquer the 2026 World Cup? Discover the path to the final and victory.

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Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release

Peace

What unexpected request helped free a pastor in China?

Detained in China, a prominent underground church pastor is free. His release comes less than two months after President Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping.

NASA’s Hubble Captures a Stunning Red, White, and Blue Stellar Nursery

Breakthrough

Hubble shows us where new stars are born, twinkling in red, white, and blue.

Hubble captured LH 95: brilliant blue and white stars ignite crimson gas clouds, resembling fireworks fading into a smoky night.

NASA’s Hubble Reveals a Star-Spangled Stellar Masterpiece of 500,000 Ancient Stars

Progress Maker

Does the universe ever run out of wonders?

500,000 stars blaze red, white, and blue in a new Hubble image! NASA celebrates the US's 250th anniversary with Messier 3, one of the Milky Way's largest globular clusters.

NASA's Hubble spots a stellar sparkler for the Fourth of July

Momentum

See a 13-billion-year-old star cluster sparkle like new.

Hubble captured a stunning red, white, and blue image of one of the Milky Way's oldest star clusters, celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary and revealing clues to how exploding stars shaped the early universe.

A name, a document, a future: Cameroon’s fight to register every child

Cameroon secures child birthright.

Oumarou Sanda, Mayor of Garoua 2, celebrated a year ago as his municipality became Cameroon's Citizenship Champion. Their secret? Expanding birth registration, a UNICEF-supported initiative.

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NASA Celebrates July 4th With a Stunning Hubble Cosmic Sparkler From the Dawn of Time

Does the universe still hold fireworks from its very beginning?

NASA celebrates the USA's 250th with a stunning Hubble image of globular cluster NGC 6426. Its red, white, and blue stars explode like a cosmic sparkler.

Optical writing of antiferromagnets points toward new storage devices and energy efficient information systems

Historic

Antiferromagnets, once unreadable, now welcome optical data.

German-Japanese researchers just shattered data storage limits! They've written magnetic information using only ultrashort laser pulses, ditching electric currents and magnetic fields entirely.

10 Pet-Friendly Homestays to Help You Explore India With Your Furry Travel Buddy

No more lonely goodbyes: India's pet-friendly stays welcome every family member.

Dreaming of a vacation with your furry best friend? Stop leaving them behind! We found pet-friendly homestays nationwide where your "baby" can join every adventure. Book your next trip now!

Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

Egypt's desert sands reveal a bustling Byzantine city.

Egypt: Archaeologists unearthed a well-preserved Byzantine city in the western desert. The 4th-century site features residential and religious structures, including a basilica, plus coins, pottery, and tools.

Park model tiny house provides apartment-style living on a single floor

Innovation

Imagine apartment living, now on one tiny, comfy floor.

Tired of tiny houses sacrificing comfort for portability? The Apex flips the script, trading mobility for a spacious, single-floor layout that feels more like an apartment.

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Ounahi fires Morocco into World Cup quarterfinals with 3-0 win over Canada

Morocco's Atlas Lions roar into the World Cup quarterfinals again.

Azzedine Ounahi's two goals powered Morocco to a stunning 3-0 victory over Canada in the World Cup Round of 16. The Atlas Lions are now the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals.

Your Week in Hope: The Universe Got Busy, and So Did We

Game Changer

Your Week in Hope: The Universe Got Busy, and So Did We

From baby stars to breakthroughs in knee regeneration and marriage equality, this week proved that progress, both cosmic and microscopic, is relentless. Your weekly dose of optimism.

18-Year-Old Completes Solo Sailing Trip From California to Hawaii

Teen sails solo, California to Hawaii.

18-year-old Ollie Bergquist just sailed solo from California to Hawaii! This Oregon teenager's incredible 20-day journey showcases the dedication and skill of independent sailors.

NASA’s Hubble Spies Stellar Sparkler for July 4th

Momentum

Does the universe celebrate with its own fireworks?

Uncover Hubble's universe-changing legacy. Explore its history, groundbreaking science, cultural impact, and technological benefits—from human spaceflight to AI partnerships.

Chinese semiconductor firm expands with $1.15 billion chip packaging plant

Innovation