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London's Wellcome Collection is returning 2,000 Jain manuscripts. But instead of Pakistan or India, they're going to a UK university, funded by Jain communities worldwide.
Beyoncé's music reveals critical gaps in public policy. A Harvard professor connects her songs about marginalized experiences to unintended government safety net failures.
Uncover Hubble's universe-changing legacy. Explore its history, groundbreaking science, cultural impact, and technological benefits—from human spaceflight to AI partnerships.
Canada's PM Mark Carney unveiled a clean electricity strategy to double the grid by 2050, promising lower energy costs for most households. This plan tackles US tariffs, rising energy prices, and climate change.
Extinct in the wild since 1972, the Socorro dove could return within years. Conservationists are planning a long-term reintroduction effort to bring them back.
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Forget Death Valley! Redwood National Park is exploding with a stunning purple riverbank lupine superbloom. Spotted in May, this vibrant floral show is a must-see.
A decades-old assumption about how the body handles fat may have been incomplete, with new research revealing a surprising twist in our understanding of metabolism.
Sotheby's launched May auction season with a $433.1M art sale. Meanwhile, Australia's Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal people call a $107M land compensation payout "not enough.
18,000 animal species face extinction, listed vulnerable to critically endangered by IUCN. Conservation helps some, like wolves and whales, rebound. But many still struggle against habitat loss and human threats.
Kris Kristofferson defied categorization. A born storyteller, he penned hundreds of songs, released 18 albums, and starred in films, but his songwriting remained his most vital craft.
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A giant volcano accidentally revealed a powerful new way to destroy atmospheric methane. Could this natural phenomenon be a climate game-changer?
Retirement? Paramjeet Kharal redefined it. At 70, she's bungee jumped in Thailand, rafted Bhutan, and explored Egypt's mummies. This isn't just travel; it's a thrilling, global pilgrimage.
Fire Chief Jason Schneider's crew faced an uphill battle as the Cottonwood Fire tore through Nebraska's Loess Canyons, an area of steep slopes, narrow valleys, and explosive cedar trees.
Your body's quiet decline begins earlier than you think. A 50-year Swedish study reveals fitness, strength, and muscle endurance start slipping around age 35, accelerating over time.
A new dinosaur species, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, weighed nine elephants! Scientists in Thailand identified this massive creature from its unique remains.
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David Byrne's sold-out LA show had the crowd on its feet, dancing for two hours straight. That unfiltered joy sparked a journey back to dance, starting with "Groove Therapy.
Forget sunny beach days. East Coast seaside saunas now blend wood-fired heat, ocean plunges, and Nordic wellness, transforming chilly shores into a growing outdoor ritual.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, with President Trump, addressed reporters at the White House on April 6, 2026.
Harvard Lampoon alumni reunited for a pop-up exhibit celebrating 150 years of humor. Discover how this iconic magazine shaped generations of comedy, even tricking readers with brilliant parodies.
Want to lower your blood pressure? Eating more soy and legumes could be your answer. Moderate daily intake shows the greatest benefits.
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Honda believes electric motorcycles should feel like gas bikes. Is replicating old-school vibes the future of EVs, or a weird measure for weird times?
Want to help pollinators? "No Mow May" encourages letting your lawn grow wild for a month. It's an accessible way to support early-season pollinators, though its overall effectiveness is complex.
A legendary bird has returned to Tintagel Castle's jagged cliffs! After decades, choughs—charismatic corvids with red beaks—are back in north Cornwall.
Orchid breeders guard their hi-tech secrets. Why? It takes a decade to bring a new orchid to market, making their methods incredibly lucrative.
Denied medical school at 35 after divorce, Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft became a neonatal nurse. Despite a fulfilling career and two more children, her dream of becoming a doctor never faded.
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In 1889, Raja Ravi Varma painted "Galaxy of Musicians," uniting 11 diverse Indian women on one canvas. This iconic work predated "unity in diversity," visually capturing India's rich cultural tapestry.
Moms are tough to surprise. These Atlanta sisters spent a year secretly planning an epic 65th birthday trip to Jamaica for their mom, culminating in an unforgettable airport reveal.
Zoo Atlanta's four African elephants are loving their new wall! It's packed with treat puzzles and sounds, keeping their intelligent brains stimulated and their days exciting.
Kate Middleton, passionate about children, education, and nature, concluded a two-day visit to Italy on May 14, 2026. She explored the Reggio Emilia approach, sharing reflections on Instagram.
A common gut bacterium secretly damages your colon. A new study finally uncovers its hidden mechanism, solving a long-standing scientific mystery.
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Aggressive fish became calmer on low-dose psilocybin, reducing conflict without impacting social interaction.
Women's health remains shockingly taboo, even as social media fosters unprecedented sharing. Platforms now build communities, bringing body image, pregnancy, and miscarriage to the forefront.
Deported to a country that refused her, a Colombian woman must return to the US. A federal judge ruled her deportation to the DRC "was likely illegal.
Berkeley secures $1.4M from the W. M. Keck Foundation! Seven faculty-Ph.D. student pairs will receive grants, offsetting recent funding shifts and boosting high-impact research.
Male calves are useless to the dairy industry. So Joanna Zelman and her father drove cross-country to save two of them, destined to be mere by-products.
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Louis Vuitton is partnering with The Frick Collection for three years, sponsoring major initiatives. This includes three upcoming exhibitions, starting with "Siena: The Art of Bronze" this fall.
Rotate microscopic samples in 3D without touching them? Researchers developed a new laser method, offering unprecedented control for biological and material science.
Adam Sandler: the comedian everyone loves. Hysterically funny, down-to-earth, and 100% true to himself, Sandler ditched Hollywood style for Hawaiian shirts and gym shorts. Fans still adore him.
Scientists mapped the universe's skeleton, found organic molecules in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones, and discovered a volcano that cleans its own mess. It was a week of surprising cosmic and historical revelations.
NASA's Webb Telescope just unveiled the most detailed map of the cosmic web ever. This galactic skeleton, traced back to when the universe was 1 billion years old, reveals the cosmos's underlying architecture.