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Mountain mutation reveals nature's nerve repair kit.
A high-altitude survival gene could unlock a natural way to repair nerve damage. This discovery offers new hope for neurological conditions.
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From quiet tradition to public art: Harvard's Seder plate tells new stories.
Harvard Hillel celebrates Passover with a massive 9-foot Seder Plate in Science Center Plaza. This sculpture, by Michael Mittelman, redefines Jewish identity through its unique iconography.
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Count the purple dots. Now, count the blue ones.
This new optical illusion will mess with your eyes and your friendships. How many purple dots do you see? Stare too long, and you might just start an argument like "The Dress" did in 2015.
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Welcome the first woman to lead the Church of England.
History made: Sarah Mullally is now Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to lead the Church of England. Her public ministry begins, shattering a 13th-century tradition.
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The planet of eternal twilight might just cradle life after all.
Think extreme exoplanets are barren? A new study suggests even the most hellish worlds might harbor life.
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Turns out, gospel music moves more than just the congregation.
Easter services can be quiet, but some explode with spirit the moment you enter. Ever felt a gospel choir's power? Their uninhibited praise gets everyone on their feet.
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Ohio orchard quietly nurtures ancient apple diversity.
In 2004, tree-fruit specialist Diane Miller embarked on a Fulbright expedition to Central Asia, the apple's birthplace. Her mission: collect wild apple seeds to diversify domestic breeding programs.
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New method reveals hidden black hole pairs.
Hunting elusive supermassive black hole binaries just got a new trick. A study proposes tracking subtle, repeating starlight flashes to finally uncover these cosmic giants.
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From bulky boats to backpack-ready kayaks: A 7-pound wonder hits the water.
Folding kayaks are portable, but often hefty (17-40 lbs). Meet the Pontos 2.0: a 7-lb kayak that packs down to a two-person tent size, redefining portability.
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When the floods recede, do communities rebuild stronger?
Hawaii's worst flood in 20 years rocked homes, littered beaches, and covered neighborhoods in volcanic mud. Locals are already cleaning up while awaiting federal aid.
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A new material switches quantum states, hinting at tomorrow's faster chips.
US scientists discovered a rare quantum material that switches electronic states on demand. This breakthrough could lead to faster computer chips and adaptive sensors.
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A 171-year-old sketch of Yosemite Falls finds a home in the Library of Congress.
The Library of Congress just acquired a rare 1855 drawing and lithograph of Yosemite Falls by Gold Rush artist Thomas Almond Ayres, a stunning historical find.
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Are we finally ready to make the moon a permanent home?
Mars life, killer asteroids, moon bases: Space exploration reveals humanity's future. This exclusive discussion for MIT alumni and subscribers dives into the progress and possibilities.
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Oregon students reclaim Native cuisine, nourishing their community.
My name is Jack Strong, and I’m a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. I’m the executive chef of The Allison Inn and Spa in Newberg, Oregon, and I’m a partner with the Siletz Valley culinary program at the school that I went to as a kid. Students in the course cook from-scratch meals...
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BTS brings new album to the Guggenheim's iconic rotunda.
BTS took over NYC's iconic Guggenheim Museum on March 25, turning its galleries into a performance art stage! They sang and danced to "SWIM" and another track from their new album, ARIRANG.
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Singapore shipwreck reveals Yuan treasures.
A shipwreck found in Singapore's waters is rewriting Yuan-era trade history. Its cargo reveals surprising new details about ancient maritime commerce.
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From unexpected shock to a sister's love: How one family welcomed a new chapter.
New baby, new problems. Older siblings often feel confusion, frustration, even anger. Hannah Whitson, 24, was shocked when her parents adopted Laken, adding to their blended family of five.
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Scientists just found a new way to make electronics more efficient.
Forget everything you thought about electron flow. Scientists just shattered decades of conventional wisdom, finding electrons move *better* in disordered materials, not clean, ordered ones.
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Cambodia's caves reveal a hidden world of 11 new species
Three years ago, researchers plunged into 60+ Cambodian caverns to count animals. They discovered 11 new species, revealing the region's hidden biodiversity.
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The AI tool solving hard math problems now runs on a Mac Pro.
Palo Alto's Axiom Math just launched Axplorer, a free AI tool for mathematicians. It discovers patterns to solve long-standing problems, redesigning a supercomputer-level AI for your Mac Pro.
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Watch a battery firm pivot to AI to find future materials.
Almost every Western battery company has died or will die," declares SES AI CEO Qichao Hu. His Massachusetts-based company, once focused on lithium metal batteries, now bets on AI materials discovery.
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Molokai locals rescue stranded cats as floodwaters rise, proving aloha heals.
Hawaii faced its worst flooding in 20 years, but Rescue Kitties of Hawaii volunteers didn't hesitate. They plunged into devastated areas, rescuing sick, injured, and displaced cats across the islands.
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A 5,000-year-old monument just rewrote its own story.
A medieval burial in a Neolithic monument just rewrote history. Ancient DNA reveals unexpected ancestry, proving the site's significance endured far longer than anyone imagined.
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Hirshhorn welcomes new art to its blooming sculpture garden.
The Hirshhorn Museum unveils its first acquisitions for the redesigned sculpture garden, reopening in October. Expect contemporary art from Mark Grotjahn, Lauren Halsey, and more in Hiroshi Sugimoto's overhaul.
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Agroecology nurtures healthy food systems.
Unlock the future of food. Food Tank Explains agroecology: a revolutionary approach blending ecological and social principles to transform food systems from farm to table.
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The wild dog Vietnam thought it lost just reappeared.
Thought extinct in Vietnam for over two decades, a reddish-brown wild dog—the dhole—has been spotted! This elusive Asian predator, once widespread, reappeared on camera-trap footage in late 2023.
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The surprising shield protecting newborns from COVID? Mom's pregnancy shot.
Pregnant? A 3-year Norwegian study in Pediatrics found a clear benefit for your baby when you get a COVID vaccine.
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Ovarian cancer cells meet their match.
Ovarian cancer cells hide a secret: an early survival response that may be limiting the effectiveness of common PARP inhibitors.
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MIT's new wristband translates your natural hand movements into precise robot control.
MIT engineers created a wearable ultrasound wristband that precisely tracks complex hand movements. It images internal wrist anatomy, using AI to translate shifts into digital data for 22 degrees of freedom.
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Old oil rigs now build new wind farms.
Repurposing steel and copper from old fossil fuel sites for new wind turbines and solar panels could slash 1.95 billion tons of carbon and save society $11.69 trillion.
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Imagine new NASA discoveries taking flight from California.
NASA pilot Kurt Blankenship just landed at Armstrong Flight Research Center. His arrival signals the next phase of moonwalk simulations, with the PC-12 aircraft now supporting critical research.
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A newly found protein might help our bodies burn more calories.
Unlock your body's calorie-burning potential! Scientists discovered a hidden "wiring system" in brown fat, transforming how we understand weight loss.
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Gaze at Gamma Cassiopeiae, its X-ray secret now revealed.
A naked-eye star's powerful X-rays baffled astronomers for decades. Now, XRISM telescope data reveals the culprit: a hidden white dwarf companion siphoning material.
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A new finding offers men a simple boost for fertility.
Want to boost male fertility? New research suggests more frequent ejaculations could be key. Sperm deteriorates over time, showing DNA damage and oxidative stress the longer it remains in the body.
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Can a 65-year-old cacao tree show us how to grow better chocolate?
Cacao trees typically live 25 years. But in India, a 65-year-old cacao tree thrives on a regenerative farm, showcasing the power of agroforestry and "bio-c" methods.
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What a simple blood test reveals about your body's true age.
Your birthdate is a number, but your body tells a different story. Biological age, not chronological, reveals your true health and longevity.
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Are unpredictable battery failures becoming a thing of the past?
Predicting battery life just got a major upgrade. A new hybrid AI model, combining CNNs, GRUs, and particle filtering, dramatically improves lithium-ion battery lifespan predictions.
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From other people's kitchens, a MasterChef emerges.
Critically injured husband, 8-month-old baby: In 2014, Archana had no choice but to work in others' kitchens. Years later, that grit led her to MasterChef India.
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From solitary signals to social spectacle: Bees dance for the crowd.
Honey bees don't just waggle dance for directions; they adjust their performance based on the audience. Fewer onlookers mean less precise dancing as they try to attract attention.
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Exercise helps muscles reclaim their youthful repair kit.
Unlock the secret to youthful muscles! Scientists pinpoint a molecular mechanism explaining why exercise keeps our muscles healthy as we age.
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