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Measles vaccine T-cells recognize deadly Nipah virus. This discovery could lead to broader vaccines, defending against multiple emerging viruses simultaneously.
Unlock better health with movement. New research reveals even modest physical activity profoundly impacts well-being and disease outcomes.
Aging isn't a one-way street to decline. A Yale study found nearly half of adults over 65 actually improved physically, mentally, or both, challenging common myths about getting older.
Marquez cuts Bezzecchi's lead! The 7-time champ won the Czech MotoGP, passing teammate Bagnaia late. Bezzecchi's suspension tightens the title race.
Seraing, a town southwest of Liège on the Meuse, is synonymous with industry. Home to the famous Cristallerie du Val-Saint-Lambert and CMI steelworks, its factories dominate the landscape.
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Forget traditional providers. Thousands of fathers are embracing a new role, redefining what it means to be a dad.
Dassault Aviation's new Falcon 10X business jet just completed its maiden flight, kicking off its flight-test campaign. This milestone demonstrates the program's maturity.
Thousands of runners jostled in the pre-dawn dark. South Africa's anthem, then the haunting Shosholoza, filled the air. Finally, the spine-tingling piano of Chariots of Fire began.
Jeremy Clarkson revealed his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on Clarkson's Farm. Now, he's in remission from prostate cancer.
Solid-state batteries fail due to a newly discovered mechanism. This breakthrough could unlock safer, longer-lasting energy storage.
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A century after a landmark experiment, researchers revisited the embryonic "organizer" concept in one of Earth's oldest animal lineages.
Birds and fish flock like crystals! NYU mathematicians found their high-speed group movements use the exact structural mechanics of soft crystalline materials.
Desert mosses hold a surprising secret: a discovery that could rewrite plant evolution.
Netherlands crushed Sweden 5-1! Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored twice, sending a clear World Cup warning to favorites. The Dutch are now on the cusp of the knockout rounds.
Missouri abortion restrictions? Struck down! A judge ruled they violated a 2024 constitutional amendment, paving the way for significant changes.
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This week, the universe got stranger, health got smarter with zero cervical cancer deaths in vaccinated women, and solar just beat coal in the US. Get ready for some major shifts.
A DNA-protecting "good guy" gene, EXO1, turns dangerous when overproduced. Normally repairing DNA, excess EXO1 acts like molecular scissors, cutting DNA it shouldn't.
Twisting hexagonal boron nitride sheets dramatically alters light from embedded quantum emitters. This unexpected control could power future quantum computers and communication.
Ultrafast ion transport is here. Researchers developed new nanotube membranes, unlocking high-efficiency clean energy, lithium recovery, and molecular separation.
Greece is ditching fossil fuels! Discover how their net-zero strategies, centered on PV, mirror US efforts, offering inspiration for a renewable future.
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El Niño has officially begun, announced the U.S. NOAA. This natural climate pattern, marked by ocean warming, could be one of the strongest on record, impacting global food systems.
Ancient winemaking secrets are uncorked! A genetic study of 2,000-year-old grape seeds reveals new insights into historical wine production.
Think insects are gross? A new study shows people actually prefer insect protein bars over cereal bars, challenging Western food norms.
Aging muscles might fuel cancer. Scientists found older muscles release fewer protective signals via tiny vesicles, weakening tumor suppression. Exercise can restore this crucial defense.
Lubra's ancient culture faces extinction, but its people are fighting back. At Chasey Kengtse Hostel, children from remote Bon villages learn to preserve their heritage.
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Singer-songwriter Aïcha Fall makes kale a non-negotiable in every meal. This fiber, potassium, and vitamin-rich green became essential after her 2022 autoimmune diagnosis.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is taking shape! Discover the format, qualification rules, and who's in or out as the Round of 32 kicks off June 28.
Syria saw a massive return in 2025: 1.3 million refugees came home, nearly tripling last year's figure. Another 2 million internally displaced Syrians returned, shrinking the global refugee population from 6M to 4.9M.
Nvidia's RTX Spark isn't just a gaming upgrade. It's a radical reimagining of the portable PC, building a high-end, on-device AI powerhouse from the ground up.
Solar just surpassed coal in US electricity! Coal's share halved in 5 years, solar doubled. But tariffs and delays threaten this rapid clean energy shift.
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Craving fresh, restaurant-quality pizza but too tired to move? Eastern Wisconsin once had the ultimate solution: Pizza on Wheels! They'd bake your pie en route, delivering oven-hot pizza right to your door.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, captivating billions. With 5 billion viewers in 2022, it dwarfs the Olympics, proving it's the planet's most-watched sporting event.
After over a year apart, Prince Harry visited King Charles in September 2025. Could the King's cancer diagnosis finally mend their strained relationship, intensified since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties?
A mother's scream shattered Memorial Day 2026 at Lake Bailey. 17-year-old Jackson Leonard and 15-year-old Isaac Hassell sprang into action when a 3-year-old girl was pulled from the lake, blue and limp.
Sclayn, a small village nestled between the Meuse and hills, is just 75 minutes from Brussels or Maastricht. A green valley descends to a plain where a cave, discovered in 1971, revealed carved tools.
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Forget ties! This Father's Day (June 21, 2026), ex-NFL Steeler Patrick Peterson and Claire's offer a unique gift: free ear piercings for dads who bring their child to get pierced too.
Good news! Earth might escape the sun's fiery death. Scientists now say our planet may not be engulfed by the expanding, dying star as long assumed.
In Liège's Rue Saint-Paul, one shop window captivates: it showcases regularly changing contemporary art. These works belong to the Uhoda Collection, the city's largest private art collection.
Want a fitter heart? Swimming rivals running for fitness, but new research shows it delivers superior heart growth and molecular benefits, potentially boosting cardiovascular health more.
This week, scientists rewrote the rulebook on everything from the age of the universe to human inheritance, showing reality is wilder than we thought. Plus, an mRNA flu vaccine and smart EV batteries arrived.