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Jet skiers touring Australia's Magnetic Island cut their fun short. They spotted a green sea turtle in distress, immediately stopping to help the struggling creature.
Chinese scientists just created the ultimate black: a durable, ultra-black car coating combining nanotechnology with carbon pigment. It absorbs so much light, it creates a "black-hole" effect.
Want to represent the US at the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale? The State Department seeks designs that "exemplify America’s exceptionalism" and advance US foreign policy.
From lab-grown organs to ocean protection, this week's news shows big changes often start small. Plus, tiny robots and smart thermostats are quietly powering the future.
Twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela, killing 164 and destroying buildings near Caracas. A man carries a mattress past the wreckage in Catia La Mar as the U.S. pledges aid.
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Southwest Louisiana's culture isn't just in museums—it's alive! Accordion music, generational recipes, and migratory birds define a vibrant region where American heritage thrives.
PBS needs cash, and Bob Ross is answering the call! Ball State PBS is auctioning Ross's 1988 "Mountain Summit" painting via Bonhams Skinner, with bids opening June 30.
Egypt's World Cup ads, once a joke about their poor record, now ring true. With the team just one point from the knockouts, 2026 feels different.
A common constipation drug may offer an unexpected benefit: helping people recover from depression.
Three apex predators—snow leopards, common leopards, and Himalayan wolves—coexist in a remote Nepal valley. A new study reveals their secret: they avoid conflict by eating different prey.
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Gel nails: beautiful, durable, and potentially dangerous. A UC Berkeley professor's innovation could protect your skin from the LED UV light used to harden them.
Irish food brands prove sustainability pays. Their models, showcased at Food Tank's London summit, offer global businesses a blueprint for success.
Reforestation is a global climate solution, but measuring forest carbon storage is tricky. New research shows ground-based LiDAR scanning significantly improves carbon estimation efficiency.
New tech and frameworks are revolutionizing food supply chains. This transparency empowers farmers, eaters, and drives climate action, experts revealed at Food Tank's recent summit.
Untitled Art, Houston returns October 1-4 at the George R. Brown Convention Center! This second edition expands to 95 galleries, featuring new blue-chip dealers like Anton Kern Gallery.
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Forget everything you thought about flowering plants! A "botanical Pompeii" reveals angiosperms thrived 10 million years *before* the asteroid impact, overturning long-held beliefs about their rise.
A calf's return to her herd reveals the powerful connection between elephant family bonds, long-term research, and landscape protection.
Your nose misses some smells. UC Berkeley researchers built an "electronic nose" that detects expired food and allergens, claiming it's "better than human noses.
Complex animal life may be far older than we thought. New fossils push back the timeline, hinting at a deeper evolutionary past.
Trapping molecules with lasers is incredibly difficult. Their complex vibrations and rotations make them far harder to control than single atoms.
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French Polynesia just expanded its fully protected ocean area! Now, 30% of its waters are safe from seabed mining and industrial fishing, safeguarding vital marine ecosystems.
A lost Rembrandt, hidden for centuries, is finally revealed! Sotheby's London will auction the restored masterpiece, "Let The Little Children Come Unto Me," discovered over a decade ago.
Museums hoard treasures. Up to 95% of global collections sit unseen in storage. Now, institutions like Rotterdam's Depot and London's V&A East Storehouse are finally opening their vaults to the public.
Two common human pathogens team up, managing copper to build stubborn biofilms. This discovery could unlock new ways to break them down.
Robots are checking in! The world's first robot-run hotel opens next year in China, on an artificial island built for the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link megaproject.
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Bangladesh aims to reintroduce peafowl, extinct in the wild for decades. A "soft" release began last year, but experts warn against rushing, citing challenges in habituating captive birds to forest life.
A father of four sexually assaulted a server at Chef Erin Wade's family restaurant, Homeroom. Wade was stunned to learn most of her staff experienced harassment there.
Africa took center stage as Kenya hosted the Our Ocean Conference for the first time. 6,000 delegates gathered to make voluntary commitments, focusing on marine protection and heritage.
Ever wonder what an eagle ray eats? AI now reveals their menu by "listening" to them chew! This model detects shell-crushing sounds, even identifying prey from the noise.
Organ transplants could be revolutionized! Chinese researchers created the first embryo-disc model, capable of growing seed cells for in vitro organ cultivation. A massive leap for regenerative medicine.
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King Charles just made history. He's the first British monarch to reveal his tax payments, a groundbreaking announcement made Thursday during a royal finances briefing.
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan demands FIFA uphold "respect and fair play" for all teams. He cites unfair US restrictions on Iran, whom Egypt plays in Seattle, impacting their World Cup preparations.
Twilight launched a vampire craze in 2008, dominating the early 2010s. If you weren't into vampires, you were out of the loop. This genre exploded from books to TV, forever changing teen dramas.
Unlock new material possibilities! Researchers developed a strategy to control oxide thin films' electronic and magnetic properties simultaneously via exsolution.
Buckingham Palace's $487M renovation sparked rumors King Charles would move in. But a new report confirms he's staying put at Clarence House, his home since 2003.
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To provide for his family, Daniel Allen sold his cherished 1969 Mustang Mach 1. Years later, his son Shane secretly found the exact model, leading to an unforgettable surprise.
Karugdebeli"—"Door-thrown-off." On this holy mountain, no building keeps its doors. All shrines remain open 24/7, a tradition since the 7th or 8th century, possibly even earlier pagan times.
Sunrun, Tesla, and Renew Home could inject nearly 17 GW of distributed energy into the U.S. power grid. This massive capacity aims to relieve congestion and unlock critical headroom.
Ever wonder how your brain processes words you skip while reading? New research reveals how peripheral vision still captures those words, impacting comprehension.
Crystal Bridges and the Momentary name Courtenay Finn Chief Curator, starting August 24. She'll report to Austen Bailly, recently promoted to Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs.