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Forget smart robots. Georgia Tech researchers built a swarm with no electronics, batteries, or brains. Like LEGOs, these tiny particles latch and reorganize, proving complex behavior doesn't need a computer.
5-million-year-old whale skulls found in the North Sea reveal shark teeth embedded within, direct evidence of ancient feeding behavior and predator-prey relationships.
Fish live in water, right? Not always. Biologists in the DRC confirm a fish species that climbs rocks, challenging our understanding of aquatic life and evolution.
Artemis II astronauts, fresh from launch, are now preparing for a high-stakes engine burn to propel them out of Earth's orbit and on towards the Moon.
Artemis II is in orbit! What's next for the four astronauts, and when will they finally journey to the Moon?
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Ancient tools from central China are rewriting human history. New findings reveal surprising early innovation, challenging what we thought we knew.
Ozempic creates millions of pounds of hazardous waste annually. Now, a new water-based method is being developed to drastically cut that environmental impact.
Frieze New York 2026 opens in May with 65+ exhibitors, major institutional collaborations, and a new acquisition fund. Expect partnerships with the Whitney Museum and Dia Art Foundation.
Eight school shootings have rocked the U.S. this year. Sandy Hook Promise is on a mission to stop the violence.
Counting 1.4 billion Indians? Imagine doing it from your phone. India's digital Census 2027 makes this a reality, letting citizens count themselves for the first time.
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For years, Priya Vijan battled severe allergies, waking up sneezing with chest congestion, sinusitis, and migraines. She took antihistamines almost daily for a decade.
Five years ago, seeing a banteng meant deep forest treks. Now, they're right here. Boonlert Tianchang beams, binoculars raised, witnessing a remarkable wildlife comeback in Thailand.
Four astronauts are headed to the Moon! NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA's Jeremy Hansen embark on a 10-day mission. Here's what to expect.
Olive trees define rural Palestine. Now, a replanting movement, funded by UK-based Zaytoun, is bringing renewed hope and tens of thousands of saplings to the West Bank.
NASA just launched four astronauts on Artemis II, marking humanity's first crewed mission to orbit the Moon in over 50 years.
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Fifty years later, humanity returns to the Moon! After delays, Artemis II successfully launched from Florida and is now orbiting Earth.
Deep in the Amazon, scientists found a new termite species, Cryptotermes mobydicki. Its bizarre, elongated head and hidden mandibles make it look exactly like a miniature sperm whale.
Humanity's 53-year wait ended! Artemis II launched from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at 6:35 PM EDT, sending four astronauts on a historic circumlunar mission.
An ancient "arms race" for light and space, not human intervention, drove early wheat domestication. This discovery offers new insights for modern crop design.
Millions grew up on game shows, a staple for decades. While names like Bob Eubanks and Richard Dawson come to mind, two icons, Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek, redefined the game.
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Midlife vitamin D levels could quietly be safeguarding your brain. New research suggests it may significantly lower your dementia risk years later.
Mercury: closest to the sun, yet hardest to reach. The sun's immense gravity accelerates spacecraft, making deceleration for exploration a monumental challenge.
Mongabay welcomes Linda Dakin-Grimm and Geo Chen to its board! Their expertise strengthens the organization's mission to deliver high-impact environmental journalism.
Anthony Bourdain: chef, author, and global culinary explorer. He journeyed through 80 countries, hosting TV shows, all to find the world's most authentic meals, sans reservations.
What if the Big Bang wasn't a singular event? A new quantum gravity theory suggests it unfolded naturally, and we might soon be able to test it.
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Mushrooms are social butterflies. Seemingly small communities of fungi separated by hundreds of feet are frequently connected via vast underground webs known as mycelial networks. While these allow the fungi to share vital information about their surroundings and environmental conditions, researcher...
Homo sapiens' triumph over Neanderthals wasn't a clear-cut victory. Anthropologist Jean-Jacques Hublin reveals a complex history of interactions and interbreeding, reshaping our understanding of human evolution.
AI could soon write software for us. Learning tech expert Karen Brennan calls it "vibe coding," where we imagine, articulate, and evaluate, leaving the code to AI.
The UN just boosted protections for 40 migratory species! A summit in Brazil saw 132 nations agree to new treaties, driven by urgent concerns over declining animal populations.
Owls and falcons get pedicures at the New England Wildlife Center. Not a joke! Rescued birds can't return to the wild, so staff manually files their talons and beaks—a job nature usually handles.
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March brought cosmic revelations, biological breakthroughs, and new ways to detect disease early. From bee superfood to insulin pills, the future looks brighter.
Family dinners feel like a luxury as kids grow busier. Lure them to the table with Chick-fil-A nuggets and waffle fries—they rarely refuse! Now, one franchisee offers free Icedream to boost family time.
Terrified of sharks? You're not alone—51% of Americans are. But despite their fearsome reputation, sharks are far less dangerous than you think, with attacks at a 30-year low.
Caravaggio, the acclaimed documentary about the Baroque painter, hits streaming April 6 on Marquee TV. Directed by Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff, it's part of the "Exhibition on Screen" series.
Python blood holds a secret: an appetite-suppressing molecule. This discovery could lead to new medications, potentially avoiding the common side effects of GLP-1s.
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Unremarkable." That's what a Harvard paleontologist thought of a 500-million-year-old Cambrian arthropod fossil. Then, stunningly preserved limbs and never-before-seen frontal claws emerged.
Florida Governor DeSantis ordered 400 "non-standard" street art pieces removed last August, targeting rainbow Pride crosswalks despite prior state approval.
Truth is rarely found in echo chambers." Harvard faculty, staff, and students explored connecting across differences at a recent forum, tackling how to disagree productively and remain receptive.
Miovision launches a generative AI agent April 7, revolutionizing traffic engineering and operations for transit authorities and private sectors.
Ojah Alfred, 45, is a fisher. But to scientists, he's also a citizen scientist. For 8 years, Alfred and 80+ fishers have collected vital marine data across Cameroon's coast.