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Octopus arm tastes hormones.
A rare biological marvel: new research reveals the hectocotylus functions as both a reproductive and sensory organ—an extraordinary dual role in the animal kingdom.
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A baby and her Shetland pony prove kindness needs no words.
Babies and animals speak a silent language of empathy. Their gentle interactions warm hearts, proving connection needs no words. Prepare for cuteness overload with Teddy the Shetland!
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This newly unveiled scroll paints a vibrant picture of colonial India's artistic future.
Centuries of British East India Company influence in East and Southeast Asia left an indelible artistic legacy. A new exhibition unveils this powerful history.
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Alexandria's secret to saving 445 families from eviction? A surprising church donation.
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins uncovered a crisis: the city's public housing agency owed $1M in back rent, threatening 450 tenants with eviction over debts ranging from $50 to $30K.
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Today's Hope-Up: Scientists Are Cleaning Up, Powering Up, and Looking Way Ahead
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Glasgow's ancient church becomes museum.
Glasgow's 5th-century "Govan Old" church faced an uncertain future for a decade. In 2016, the Govan Heritage Trust took over, planning a self-sustaining cultural, museum, and business complex.
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Why childhood checkups now rewrite the future of heart health
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A Sheltie and an otter just invented the cutest game of tag.
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The 2-in-1 balsa plane that just taught this enthusiast a lesson in flight.
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Rediscover art: Let your eyes linger a little longer.
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Our eyes find their sharp focus, even before we're born.
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That protein aging muscles build up? It might actually protect them.
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African fish defy gravity, scaling waterfalls once thought impassable.
Tiny shellear fish climb for ten hours straight! They use microscopic fin hooks to ascend, taking frequent breaks on their epic journey.
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Hawaii's quiet solution for plastic: Roads.
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Your gut microbes just learned how to turn fat into fuel.
Your gut bacteria can transform white fat into calorie-burning beige fat. This diet-driven process offers new hope for treating metabolic diseases.
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Artemis II crew sees Earthrise.
NASA astronauts are heading home! They've captured eagerly awaited images of lunar impact craters, cracks, and ridges, including Earthrise and a solar eclipse, after an emotional journey.
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A hidden virus found in 20% of colorectal cancer cases offers new clues.
A newly identified virus may be linked to colorectal cancer. This discovery could revolutionize our understanding of the disease and open doors for new treatments.
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Young Kenyans are growing a greener future for Lake Victoria.
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Georgia's forests found a surprising ally in carbon markets.
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Is deep space travel about to become fuel-free?
Space travel demands massive fuel. But a "startling" ESA experiment hints deep-space journeys may soon require no fuel at all, resembling a cosmic game of billiards played with light.
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These nano-cages just captured 98% of the toughest "forever chemicals" from water.
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Chile's ancient trees anchor a hidden fungal network.
Deep in Chile's Alerce Costero National Park, a 100-foot "grandpa alerce" tree stands over 2,400 years old. Its ancient trunk, covered in life, hides a secret fungal community below.
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Al-Aqsa reopens, welcoming thousands for morning prayers.
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Korean scientists just quietly cracked a new way to turn heat into power.
Turn waste heat into electricity! KRICT researchers developed a scalable, eco-friendly silver selenide material (Ag₂Se) under mild conditions, directly converting heat to power.
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Oregon's coastal waters welcome back a thriving fishery.
In Port Orford, Oregon, Aaron Longton runs a seafood business from a converted garage. He recently processed a redbanded rockfish, destined for a cutting table.
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Your favorite leather jacket just learned to power your watch.
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William Paul's Legacy Still Shapes Physics Today
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Tiny carbon wisps sparked life on early Earth.
Control static electricity! Environmental carbon coatings dictate charge transfer between identical insulators, a breakthrough for natural and experimental systems.
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Greece shields young users from social media.
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Meet 24 new ocean species thriving in the deep.
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200,000 people in 22 nations just proved forgiveness improves well-being.
Forgiveness isn't just for others. A new 22-nation study reveals it significantly boosts your psychological, pro-social, and character well-being, with benefits lasting over a year.
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A newly spotted fish off Venezuela sparks smiles with its uncanny look.
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Imagine ancient Estonian secrets emerging from the earth.
Lost for centuries, a 2000-year-old Estonian Iron-Age hillfort is finally found! University of Tartu archaeologists used high-resolution mapping to confirm its existence, previously only hinted at in old tales.
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Maya kings once listened: How architecture reveals public opinion swayed the divine.
Ancient Maya politics weren't just for kings. Excavations at Ucanal, Guatemala, reveal how public council houses gave ordinary people influence over government decisions over 1,000 years ago.
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Rescued from the shore, a sea turtle blooms anew.
While the US shivered, New South Wales baked. Rising summer temperatures caused a surge of dehydrated, stranded sea turtles washing ashore, signaling a critical time for these vulnerable creatures.
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California youth deliver free green upgrades.
Since 1995, Rising Sun Center has trained 3,000+ young Californians for energy efficiency jobs. They install LED bulbs, power strips, weather stripping, and water-saving devices.
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MIT's new dean sparks fresh research and innovation.
MIT's Desirée Plata, a distinguished climate and energy professor, is now Associate Dean of Engineering. She'll champion early-stage research, innovation, and entrepreneurial efforts.
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In Norfolk, a wind farm unearths a Roman villa and a bronze "Nessie.
Wind farm prep on Britain's east coast unearthed an ancient farming estate with its own bathhouse.
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The secret charity behind Carrie Bradshaw's closet clean-out.
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