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Belmont Cameli's shirtless scenes in "Off Campus" aren't just for show. The 28-year-old hockey romance star's physique is helping viewers fall for his character, college hockey star Garrett Graham.
World Cup teams are coming to the U.S.! See which of the 39 squads will train closest to you.
CERN's Large Hadron Collider may have found physics beyond the Standard Model. Scientists observed "penguin decays," incredibly rare particle transformations hinting at new universal forces.
MS models diverge: one excels at myelin damage, the other immune response & repair. This insight could accelerate treatments to restore lost myelin.
Only 1-2 of 1,000 sea turtle hatchlings survive to adulthood. In 2020, Kai, a loggerhead found unable to swim in South Africa, faced even steeper odds.
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Ever feel your brain stuck on an old task, even after knowing it's wrong? A new study reveals how your brain finally abandons outdated strategies and adapts to new rules.
The world reeled on May 16, 1990, when visionary Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets and Sesame Street, passed away. His legacy of inspiring millions lives on through The Jim Henson Company.
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A cardiologist was baffled by an ultrasound of his sister's "patient"—a massive, muscular heart unlike any human's. His confusion was warranted: it belonged to a gorilla.
Texas A&M researchers developed a nasal spray reversing brain aging. Two doses calmed inflammation, restored energy, and improved memory for months, offering hope for dementia treatments.
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Thai women like Ha Thi Binh faced a dilemma: tradition demanded high buns for married women, but Vietnamese law required helmets. A six-inch bun made both impossible.
Forget basic movie nights. Portable projectors now boast built-in streaming, superior sound, auto-setup, and rugged designs, transforming how you watch anywhere.
Meet Thecacera sesama: a polka-dotted, rice-grain-sized sea slug. This newly identified nudibranch, nicknamed "sesame" by Taiwanese divers, is less than 0.12 inches long and swims off Taiwan's coast.
17-year-old Moise Kouame just made history! He became the youngest Grand Slam match winner ever, stunning former US Open champ Marin Cilic at the French Open.
Cash is king! Strong tax revenue and federal funds let small towns pay cash for projects, avoiding debt and boosting future stability, a new report reveals.
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Indonesian authorities seized hundreds of kilograms of toxic mercury at Jakarta's port in late April. This bust reveals the vast illegal mining operations fueled by record gold prices across Southeast Asia.
This bird-shaped terracotta instrument, the pilru, holds deep cultural meaning for Nepal's Indigenous Tharu and Kumhar communities.
Forget everything about "yo-yo dieting." A major new review suggests it might not be as harmful as you've been led to believe.
ClearGov just launched an AI platform that transforms complex city budget data into simple, interactive summaries for constituents.
Hunting Himalayan forest ants, Devi Priyadarshini and Ashirwad Tripathy stumbled upon something far more exciting in Uttarakhand: an entirely new species.
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Detroit's MOCAD, envisioned by three women in 1995, took over a decade to open. Now, celebrating its 20th anniversary, the museum reopens with a renewed focus on artists after an 8-month renovation.
Scientists just observed magnetic hopfions for the first time! These 3D magnetic structures feature electron spins forming closed, linked loops, pointing in all directions within a tiny volume.
Roland Garros shocker! Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev is out, stunned by Australian wildcard Adam Walton in a five-set thriller marked by wild momentum swings.
Ever wonder about those mysterious orange balls on power lines? Eight-year-old Maggie asked, and a power systems professor has the answer to what those "overgrown basketballs" are for.
Super Jupiters: born in chaos? Webb Telescope data reveals surprising new clues about how these enormous planets form.
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Ultraheavy atomic nuclei might explain the highest-energy cosmic rays. These particles could originate from extreme events like neutron-star mergers and collapsing stars.
Unlock lasting happiness. Dr. Mark Williamson, Action for Happiness director, reveals 5 simple changes that will transform your life.
Ming Dynasty surgical tools reveal traces of a lethal plant, potentially the oldest chemical evidence of a topical anesthetic. Found in physician Xia Quan's tomb, these tools date to 1348-1411 CE.
New York is headed to the finals! They'll face either the defending champion Thunder or Spurs. The Western Conference finals are tied 2-2, with Game 5 Tuesday.
Quitting smoking? Nicotine e-cigarettes beat patches and gum, helping smokers quit more effectively, a major review finds.
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Want better designs and job-ready grads? Joint projects merging environmental engineering and landscape architecture students yield stronger outcomes, research shows.
Free prison calls saved families $622M, mostly Black and brown. A new report shows call volume surged by 600M calls and 6.4B minutes, boosting vital connections.
Ancient surgical tools from a 1348–1411 CE Chinese tomb reveal the first evidence of controlled toxic chemical anesthetic use, showcasing sophisticated Ming dynasty medicine.
Hummingbirds and bees are regularly drinking alcohol! Scientists found fermented nectar in many flowers.
Ever wish you could instantly adapt to any temperature like a penguin? Scientists, inspired by these thermal masters, developed a material that passively switches between heating and cooling.
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Texas just revealed a mosasaur that rewrites marine predator history. These ancient beasts were bigger, stronger, and possibly more aggressive than we ever imagined.
Scientists are closer to safely freezing and reviving brain tissue. They've prevented microscopic ice crystal damage, a major breakthrough.
100-million-year-old Myanmar amber reveals a bizarre insect with crab-like pincers for front legs. This unique find suggests an independent evolution of "chelae" unlike any modern insect.
A bobcat hit by a car, dragged, and stuck in its grill arrived at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center on a Sunday with no vet. Two broken legs, but a mobile x-ray and clean breaks offered hope.
Amid a fragile Iran ceasefire and global energy crisis, Muslim pilgrims embark on a transformative journey, circumambulating the Kaaba at Islam's holiest site.