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Ancient fossils from China reveal bryozoans thrived during the Cambrian explosion. These exceptionally preserved specimens rewrite the timeline of early animal life.
Bruce Lee, San Francisco's martial arts legend, will be the first Chinese American honored with an annual namesake day in California, celebrating his legacy as a cultural bridge and Asian-American icon.
Balogun scored, then was sent off! Despite going down to 10 men, the USA netted another goal, securing a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina and ending a 24-year knockout-stage wait.
That backyard flower? It's packed with protein! This discovery could revolutionize how we view ornamental plants and flowers.
125th-minute penalty! Youri Tielemans sealed Belgium's stunning 3-2 comeback win against Senegal in Seattle, rallying from 2-0 down in extra time.
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Beyond the US's 250th birthday, Chicago explodes with global culture! The International Festival of Life blends Caribbean rhythms, African traditions, and worldwide crafts into one vibrant celebration.
Burlington is revamping all stores! Get ready for an easier, more exciting shopping experience with the same great deals on branded apparel, footwear, beauty, accessories, and home fashions.
Researchers at Rice University and North Carolina State University have developed a stretchable battery that draws moisture from the air to generate electricity, eliminating the need for conventional liquid electrolytes while powering wearable and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The moisture-activ...
Tiny fossil teeth from Alaska are rewriting the history of ancient Arctic mammals. Scientists are stunned by new evidence of their life and migration patterns.
Trapped in a flooded cave? Your rescuer might be a mind-controlled, diving-suit-wearing cockroach! These cyborgs, already used in dry search-and-rescue, are now going underwater thanks to new tech.
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New Jersey lawmakers just passed a bill making it a fourth-degree crime to harass or block patients and staff at reproductive and trans healthcare facilities.
Ever wonder how men's fashion went from flamboyant to plain? Costume designer Chloe Chapin, Ph.D. '23, uncovers the 75-year sartorial revolution in her new book.
Supersonic flight is back! For the first time since the 1970s, the US government is lifting its ban on continental supersonic flight, paving the way for a new generation of ultrafast aircraft.
Stepping down a centuries-old slipway in Cobh, Ireland, 60 hexagonal concrete panels bolted into the stone wall interrupt the view. Some are ridged, others pitted, trapping water or filtering it with the tide.
Towering trees cool cities, prevent floods, and house wildlife. Yet, we ignore them. City leaders, focused on emissions, overlook these natural climate solutions.
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A six-lane highway in Washington's Cascade Mountains was a deadly barrier for migrating animals. In 2018, a coalition built a wildlife overpass, and animals immediately started using it.
Our brains transform 2D images into 3D reality, allowing us to judge distance and perceive depth. Now, AI is learning to interpret complex biological data with similar spatial understanding.
June revealed hidden fungal networks cooling Earth, quantum leaps in physics, and health breakthroughs like zero cervical cancer deaths in vaccinated women. A month of profound shifts.
UC Berkeley biologists just cracked a major evolutionary mystery: how corals and algae became symbiotic. Their new lab allows year-round genetic experiments on spawning coral, revealing key clues.
Fishing for cobia in the Chesapeake Bay, three friends hooked something unexpected: the world's largest sea turtle.
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This wild mouse lives an unusually long life. Could its secrets unlock healthy aging for us all?
Velo3D is expanding! A new 289,000 sq ft Livermore campus, housing 100+ metal 3D printers, will boost production for strong defense and aerospace demand.
Your organs age differently. A new blood test measures the biological age of individual organs, revealing your future disease risk.
Syria's 210-member parliament is taking shape, marking a historic shift after decades of Assad family rule. President al-Sharaa named 70 legislators, inaugurating a new era.
Americans are showing up for the World Cup in record-breaking numbers, hinting at a future where the U.S. might finally embrace its inner soccer nation.
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LLMs are more predictable than you think: Ask any major chatbot for a random number between 1 and 10 and you'll almost certainly get 7. This isn't coincidence—it reflects a deep tendency in AI models to converge on the same familiar answers. An Australian startup is training AI to be weirder: Spring...
A Sahara lizard's unique movement just inspired a new Mars rover design. This breakthrough could enable future explorers to navigate sandy Martian landscapes with unprecedented ease.
What made trees possible? New research from Cal Poly Humboldt, Yale, and international partners redefines plant evolution, uncovering how trees became Earth's giants.
Fireworks explode across Mexico! Fans celebrate a historic knockout-round win, ending a 40-year wait and fueling dreams of a deeper World Cup run.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a pea-soup mess! After July 4th, it's getting drained and repaired. But natural solutions could fix its algae problem, according to a new report.
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Five wins to glory. Can your team conquer the World Cup 2026? Discover the path to the final and victory.
Stephen Kinnock MP opened Plymouth's new Dental Education Practice on June 29, 2026. This innovative partnership boosts urgent NHS dental access and trains future dental professionals.
Aging joints struggle to repair cartilage. Stanford Medicine found a protein, 15-PGDH, that doubles with age, blocking repair. Blocking it in mice regenerated cartilage, offering hope for human joint health.
Imagine a walking pinecone with legs and a tail. Pangolins, armored in scales, are the world's most trafficked mammals, now facing extinction.
Jack Reardon, "the best of the University personified," had a superpower: he saw potential in everyone. His "amazingly well-lived life" was dedicated to helping others realize their own.
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Mexico shattered a 40-year curse! After 7 straight knockout losses (1994-2018) and a 2022 group stage exit, they finally beat Ecuador to advance in the World Cup.
NASA just announced new uncrewed missions to build a lunar surface base. Despite recent setbacks, the project is taking shape.
Thought extinct, Cambodia's giant salmon carp reappeared! This critically endangered fish, unseen since 2005, has now been recorded four times since 2020, sparking hope for its survival.
Switches power everything. Now, a new DNA-folded switch operates at the molecular scale, overcoming challenges in nanoscale machine development with rapid, reliable two-state snapping.
NASA just invested nearly $600M in new lunar missions! Three US companies will deliver four robotic science missions to the Moon by 2028, accelerating plans for a permanent Moon Base.