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From forgotten drawer to evolutionary star: A tiny cat rewrites saber-tooth history.
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Cats' aging brains offer a surprising roadmap for human longevity.
Your cat's brain ages like yours. New research reveals domestic cats show similar age-related brain deterioration patterns to humans.
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Taiwan's "Heaven Sword" tree, thought lost, reappears.
Taiwan's remote forests hid a secret for a decade: East Asia's tallest tree. Now discovered, it stands among hundreds of other towering giants.
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A 17th-century shipwreck mystery off England's coast finally reveals its name.
A 30-year shipwreck mystery is solved! The Dutch trading ship Dom van Keulen, lost in 1633 with 9,000 gold coins, is identified off England's coast.
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Melville Island reclaims its shores from fire ants.
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Messi's 17th World Cup Goal Delivers a New Record for Fans
Messi just made history! He scored his 17th World Cup goal against Austria, then another, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup tournaments (men and and women).
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Fusion models just got faster.
The hunt for limitless clean energy just got a multi-billion dollar boost. Investors and governments are pouring funds into nuclear fusion, hoping to power our future.
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Today's Hope-Up: The Future Is Built, Not Waited For (Also, People Are Nice)
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Did Messi just rewrite the World Cup record books again?
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Virginia invests in 4,300 new infrastructure jobs.
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Our hottest neighbors in space reveal secrets for life elsewhere.
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Forget the headlines: Sotheby's just unveiled the ball that sealed the Knicks' championship.
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That distant, quiet galaxy just revealed its colossal heart.
A dormant black hole, the most distant ever found, has been identified from the universe's early history.
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The tiny quantum trick that hints time might flow backwards.
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The tiny secret to a fruit fly's surprisingly giant sperm.
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Discover why Frida Kahlo's new exhibit already set a Tate Modern record.
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Moon's ancient impact reveals its deep interior for future explorers.
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Imagine a butterfly that barely ages: Scientists are learning how.
Heliconius butterflies live several times longer than relatives, some showing little age decline. Scientists link their extraordinary lifespan to a unique pollen-feeding lifestyle.
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Expect clearer skin and stronger joints: A new study validates collagen's promise.
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Lamine Yamal's World Cup goal brightens the future for Spain.
18-year-old Lamine Yamal just scored his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia, a sublime display of skill. But off the pitch, his pro-Palestine activism and fitness sparked debate.
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Norway's latest tunnel challenge: keeping drivers awake, 390 meters deep.
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This coffee academy brews more than just espresso: it sparks new beginnings.
Best coffee on the street, best Iranian cakes in London." That's what customers tell Sana Pishgoo, owner of Shiraz Patisserie. This skilled pastry chef opened her north London business in 2021.
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Did a bigger World Cup actually make the games better?
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Imagine a city finding hope in 1624, one statue at a time.
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Imagine a T. rex growing for 40 years, not 25.
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The stage lights are on: India's disabled women embrace the spotlight.
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Delhi's Matka Man nourishes thousands.
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What secrets do Ötzi's ancient microbes still hold for us?
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Tsavo the lion sees again.
A lion on the operating table? On June 12th, Tsavo, an African lion, underwent cataract surgery—a routine procedure for humans, but a groundbreaking one for big cats.
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Greener cities offer a cooler outlook for urban life.
White roofs and urban parks cool cities, cutting heatwave vulnerability. But they can't stop the projected 6°C (11°F) temperature rise by 2100.
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Fifty years later, astronomers glimpse the Milky Way's hidden past.
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Did AI just reveal how gold and platinum first appeared?
Unlock the universe's secrets! A new machine learning simulation reveals how the heaviest elements are forged, offering unprecedented insight.
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A dropped complaint frees Syrian activist Hassan Akkad from detention.
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New images reveal how immune cells could help conquer cancer.
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Sodium battery rivals Tesla's best.
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