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A Martian rock holds a mineral never before seen on the Red Planet. Scientists just uncovered this unknown find, rewriting our understanding of Mars.
Kelsey Pfendler, 26, just rowed 2,400 miles from California to Hawaii in 43 days, 17 hours, 55 minutes. She's now the youngest woman to complete the solo journey.
Wild animals can create dangerous situations. When two bald eagles tangled in Canada, a potential disaster was averted by quick-thinking humans.
Brazilian waters just revealed 31 new marine species! A 2-week expedition uncovered a fast-moving worm, a creepy fish, and other organisms straight out of sci-fi.
What's the one thing people should know? A peaceful, supported end-of-life experience—focused on family, closure, and environment—can transform final moments.
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EVs, renewables, and electronics demand better batteries. Researchers are eyeing lithium-sulfur (Li-S) for its high energy density and cheap, abundant sulfur, aiming to surpass lithium-ion.
Witek Morek eyes an ancient brick-and-flint wall at Wellcome Sanger Institute. His mission? Deploying bioengineered tools—his hands—to collect moss.
Argentina's Lisandro Martinez scores on Cape Verde's Vozinha during a World Cup round of 32 match in Miami Gardens, Fla., on July 3, 2026.
The World Cup's last-16 is set! See who plays for a quarterfinal spot, including Harry Kane's England vs. co-hosts Mexico at Azteca Stadium. Kick-off times included.
Thousands of tonnes of wind turbine blades are reaching end-of-life. What if they could become sustainable products instead of landfill waste?
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Morocco's historic 2022 World Cup run delivered unforgettable moments: En-Nesyri's towering header against Ronaldo's Portugal, Ziyech's dazzling dribbles, and Boufal's heartwarming dance with his mother.
Want to lose weight without constant dieting? Intermittent fasting could be your answer, helping you shed pounds without strict, everyday food restriction.
Infineon just opened the world's largest smart power fab in Dresden, Germany—months early! This €5B investment doubles capacity, creates 1,000 jobs, and powers the future of intelligent semiconductors.
A Maine couple fishing in Telos Township witnessed a dramatic chase: a moose calf fleeing for its life with a black bear in hot pursuit.
Someone swept your floor, washed dishes, dressed your child—then vanished. Do you know if they have health insurance, a pension, or any safety net?
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Zoomlion just unveiled five new low-emission tech breakthroughs for construction, mining, and agriculture. This move accelerates their shift to green heavy equipment.
Want to walk more? Readers share their best tips for building a daily walking habit, from dog walks to getting off the bus early.
A three-armed spacecraft just launched to rescue a NASA telescope from crashing back to Earth. This robotic mission will attempt a complicated, months-long operation to save the aging telescope.
America's 250th birthday is near, and George Washington is everywhere! But at Morristown National Historical Park, you can get closer than ever—almost touching his jacket.
Ancient microbes preserved a pterosaur fossil and its chemical clues for over 100 million years.
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Rainwater can reverse underground airflow, a discovery solving a mystery with major implications for mine safety. Managing air and water are constant challenges deep underground.
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From baby stars to synthetic cells, this week showed the universe is a work in progress. Plus, 99% pure lithium, anti-cancer bacterial secrets, and better fishing rules. Good news, big and small.
Centuries-old gold coins reveal the lost story of a Dutch trading ship. This incredible find uncovers a maritime mystery.
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Scientists developed a device that keeps removed eyeballs viable for hours by pumping oxygen-rich fluid through their arteries, a breakthrough for whole-eye transplants. Pig eyes stayed viable for 10 hours.
Salt-fighting microbes found in wild plants can now boost crop growth! Researchers successfully transferred these natural protectors, a type of Pseudomonas bacteria, to crops, enhancing their resilience.
The night sky seems eternal, but it's not. Vasily Belokurov, a 2026 Kavli Prize winner, uncovered fossil evidence of galactic mergers, revealing how the Milky Way truly evolved.
New York City's Times Square Ball drop is a New Year's Eve tradition for 1 million people. But in 2026, America's 250th birthday means the ball will drop eight times, starting July 3!
Forestry students often miss hands-on tree experience. One professor learned tree-climbing skills at a workshop to give her students the immersive, practical education they lacked.
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For 50 years, Phillip Calmer has farmed his family's 150-year-old Iowa land. Today, he and Jody grow 1,200 acres of corn/soybeans, raise outdoor pigs, and employ their sons—a rare independent farm.
A radical 18th-century prophetess leads followers to America in 2025's "The Testament of Ann Lee." This true story reveals her followers invented devices you use daily, from mail-order seeds to the circular saw.
Ghostly neutrinos: no charge, barely any mass, they phase through matter. These elusive particles are incredibly hard to detect, demanding massive underground observatories.
Webb Telescope pierces thick dust around FS Tau, revealing unseen features. Infrared light exposes countless background galaxies and flickering protostars, previously hidden.
Love layering Bath & Body Works scents? The iconic retailer is partnering with Ulta Beauty, bringing its beloved fragrances to 600 new locations so you can always smell fresh and clean.
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Bacteria naturally create multiple versions of powerful anti-cancer drugs. Scientists finally uncovered how, solving a decades-old mystery.
An AI Alexander Hamilton will chat economics at the Museum of American Finance. After years without a permanent home, the NYC-born museum opens this weekend in Boston.
Scientists thought this cheerful creature was exclusive to Hawaii for over 100 years. They were wrong.
Building the world's largest paper airplane? For students in Pisa, it became a real engineering challenge. They tackled stability, weight, stiffness, and aerodynamics with surgical precision.
Forget species count. Healthy ecosystems thrive on complex relationships between plants, prey, and predators, new research from Waikato University and iDiv reveals.