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Meet Australia's newest marsupial! Researchers confirmed the Arnhem Plateau planigale, a tiny mouse-like carnivore whose scientific name means "rock lover," in the Northern Territory.
Two interacting stars could unlock the mystery of rare, repeating radio bursts.
A birthday party at a Utah reptile center turned terrifying when an alligator attacked a trainer. Donnie Wiseman jumped into the tank, saving her as his wife Theresa filmed the incredible rescue.
Student innovation soared in the Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) project's ROADS from Earth to Venus National Challenge, a NASA-supported event.
NASA's quantum lab on the ISS just got an upgrade. Scientists are cooling atoms to near absolute zero, studying matter's strangest states in space.
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Abandoned fishponds surround Glinoga Integrated Farm, a four-hour journey from Manila. This Quezon province farm, accessible by land or sea through mangroves, battles floods by design.
New nonpartisan institute: a hub for research, teaching, and civic engagement. Announced Monday, it's set to transform political science.
Refik Anadol, fresh from opening his Dataland AI art museum, partners with the Smithsonian! "Smithsonian Dreams" will transform the Smithsonian Castle with immersive AI light, sound, and visuals on July 17-18.
Elephants are safely navigating India's new six-lane Delhi-Dehradun Expressway! Researchers observed over 60 instances of elephants using underpass corridors.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner and top seed Aryna Sabalenka silenced Wimbledon doubts. They secured contrasting first-round victories, proving their readiness despite recent struggles.
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In April 2023, "the Compassion Guy" David Breaux was stabbed to death while sleeping in Davis, California's Central Park. He spent 14 years collecting definitions of compassion after a personal awakening.
18 stolen Benin Bronzes are finally home! Three Swiss museums repatriated the royal and religious artifacts to Nigeria today, marking a major win for cultural heritage.
Meet Daniel Walsh: a geochemist with 30+ years regulating urban environmental protection. He founded the NYC Clean Soil Bank, a first-of-its-kind initiative.
Moving to LA in 2012, Chyrum Lambert, without formal art training, discovered a vibrant community of artists and poets. This unexpected world sparked his unique artistic practice.
Earth teems with insects: "thousands of billions" of ants, 2,400 firefly species. A new study suggests 20 million insect species exist, not 6 million, with most still undiscovered.
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From Supreme Court rulings to urban birds saving their wild kin, today's news highlights a global shift towards precision and unexpected resilience. See how.
Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has protected over 750,000 acres since 1989, safeguarding habitats for 400+ endangered species and maintaining public lands.
Hong Kong's noisy, urban cockatoos could save their species! A new study reveals these feral yellow-crested parrots, critically endangered in Indonesia, may hold the genetic key to survival.
The Supreme Court just curbed a new law enforcement tool. On Thursday, justices restricted how a relatively new law can be used.
NYC is prepping two Manhattan heliports for air taxi operations, potentially launching this year. The NYCEDC is readying existing infrastructure for future flight.
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A nun, almost an Olympian? Sister Stephanie Baliga, of Chicago's Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, was the nation's 6th fastest freshman runner, training for a pro career before finding her true calling.
Legumes form root nodules, specialized organs that host nitrogen-fixing bacteria. This symbiosis allows plants to capture atmospheric nitrogen, a vital biological process.
The Swiss Institute just bought its permanent home at 250 Bowery, opening Spring 2027! Director Stefanie Hessler calls it a "new chapter" for their 40th anniversary.
Sweat, screams, and a ticking clock: Soccer is pure extremity. Witnessing a heated match reveals why this "beautiful game" captivates billions, embodying the raw desire to win.
Quantum simulation reveals a resistivity ceiling! Electron collisions, once thought to increase resistance indefinitely, hit a surprising limit.
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Guiña cats are nearly identical, making population tracking a nightmare. But a simple camera angle change could unlock vital conservation data for these elusive Chilean and Argentinian felids.
Ancient parchments whisper secrets. Now, scientists can extract genetic clues from these historic documents without causing any damage.
Get ready for robot room service! China plans to open the world's first fully automated hotel in 2027. Located in Guangdong and managed by Pudu Robotics, robots will handle everything from check-in to housekeeping.
Headlands Brewing just tapped "Common Ground," their new World Cup-themed beer. It's perfectly timed for the tournament's kickoff this June!
Overwhelmed by skincare aisles? Serums, creams, and masks promise youth, but only work on the surface. True skin rebuilding starts from within.
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Antarctica's first dinosaur bone, a Titanosaur tail fossil collected in 1985, was discovered in a drawer.
Losing a limb is permanent for humans. But worms, amphibians, fish, and starfish can regrow body parts. Why can't mammals?
Ever wonder why the poo emoji swirls? Physics explains it: as animals defecate downward, each coil falls a shorter distance, naturally forming that iconic tapered shape.
Hollywood couldn't script it better: Stephen Eustaquio scored in stoppage time at LA Stadium, sending Canada to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 for the first time.
Forget high-tech gear. In the 1970s, studying wild tigers meant pure nerve. Biologists tracked them on foot, notebook in hand, to understand their every move—no GPS, no camera traps, just raw courage.
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Practice rewires your brain, making learned skills automatic. This unlocks true multitasking, letting you do more, faster.
Ireland clinched a landmark T20 series win over world champions India in Belfast, beating them by one run. Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was again denied a debut.
Ultrasound could be a game-changer for joint injuries. A new study shows low-intensity waves may reduce chronic inflammation and boost tissue repair.
China's Zhejiang province is set to unveil two record-breaking bridges. One redefines cable-stayed engineering, the other sets a new benchmark for high-speed rail over open sea.
Princess Catherine conquered the Three Peaks Challenge, raising awareness for holistic healthcare in cancer treatment. She aims to inspire a life "beyond" diagnosis.