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Summer means mangoes! Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri rule, but a new giant is here. Meet Noorjahan: 3.5kg, one-foot long, exclusively from MP's Katthiwada. This rare mango is the talk of the town!
Fat metabolism protein does more than release fat. It maintains healthy fat tissue and body balance. Missing it? Surprisingly harmful. This reshapes research.
The US-China space race heats up! As the ISS retires in 2030, the US lacks a replacement. China, however, dominates low Earth orbit with its Tiangong station, planning a major expansion.
Chennai's Padmini Janaki founded Livf.women, an AI platform guiding women through fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood. It's already supported over 2 lakh users with personalized care.
Japan Airlines is deploying humanoid robots to its ground support staff on May 1, 2026. They'll handle baggage and operate equipment in a new pilot program with GMO AI & Robotics.
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Worried NHS staff made over 1,700 calls to Martha's Rule helplines, seeking urgent second opinions for patients whose conditions they feared were worsening.
New tool identifies who needs weight-loss meds most. With 2/3 English adults overweight or obese, this could revolutionize care by targeting those at highest risk of obesity-related diseases.
From an Atlantic island, Mongabay's Spoorthy Raman connects with top global scientists and conservationists. Her St. John's, Newfoundland home is a hub for worldwide nature perspectives.
Iran's largest airport, Imam Khomeini International, is bustling again! Commercial flights resumed last week after a 58-day suspension due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
Forget TikTok! Birdwatching is Gen Z's second fastest-growing hobby after jewelry making. A multiyear study of 24,000+ people reveals nearly 750,000 young Brits now regularly watch birds.
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Cannabis just got more complex. Scientists found dozens of new compounds, including rare, health-benefiting flavoalkaloids—never before seen in its leaves.
The world's largest shark and ray conference, Sharks International 2026, hits Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 4-8. This premier global scientific event convenes experts every four years.
Indonesian police busted a major wildlife trafficking ring targeting endangered Komodo dragons. 11 arrested for illegally selling the world's largest lizards to Thailand.
China's NSCC Shenzhen unveiled "LineShine," a next-gen supercomputer aiming for 2 exaflops. This fully homegrown system uses Chinese chips, storage, and networking.
Chaotic laser light can become a precise, stable beam, MIT found. This breakthrough enables much faster, high-resolution imaging of how drugs enter the brain.
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ER glutathione balance, controlled by SLC33A1, is crucial for protein folding and preventing disease.
AI promises cheaper, faster opinion polling. But will it actually make results more accurate?
Tired of tech making life too easy? "Friction-maxxing," a concept by Kathryn Jezer-Morton, suggests intentionally choosing inconvenience to regain patience and find meaning in everyday life.
The human brain remains one of the most fascinating and perplexing mysteries in medicine. Scientists still struggle to match neurological activity with brain function and detect problems early, slowing efforts to treat neurological disorders and other diseases.Beacon Biosignals is working to make se...
Helsinki just opened the 0.74-mile Kruunuvuori Bridge, connecting an island suburb to the city center. Designed exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists, and future trams, it prioritizes sustainable transport.
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Your brain uses 20% of your body's energy, but not on what you're doing now. Imagination might be about what your brain silences, not what it creates.
Want better sleep? A new study reveals high-intensity workouts are your best bet, significantly reducing sleep disturbances more than light activity.
American Airlines resumed flights to Venezuela as Trump rebuilds ties after Nicolas Maduro's abduction. The first direct commercial flight in 7 years landed in Caracas.
Philadelphia boasts world-class art, from the encyclopedic Philadelphia Museum of Art to the contemporary Institute of Contemporary Art. But is the City of Brotherly Love ready for its own art fair?
Ballet folklórico shaped Tania Lopez's life. Now an architecture student, she designs public spaces that foster safety and connection, inspired by her cultural roots.
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Why are expensive fungi thriving here? Researchers analyzed hundreds of soil samples to uncover the secret.
Unearthed: A Bronze Age ax, dating 1400-1275 B.C.E., reveals humanity's first steps into metalworking.
Sotheby's rising auctioneer Kimberly Pirtle just launched Gabriel Advisory Group. Her new firm bridges art advisory and cultural philanthropy, filling a gap she saw with clients beyond transactions.
Tiny vesicles released by cells carry proteins, RNA, and lipids, mirroring their parent cell's health. Found in blood and urine, EVs are promising diagnostic tools.
Deep in Guatemala's Maya Forest, rangers found cleared paths and hunted bird feathers. They led to a 2-hectare clearing, likely for squatters planning to expand. The culprits were gone.
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This new device pulls greenhouse gases and pollutants from the air, then generates electricity. It's a battery-like solution, powering small sensors and IoT gadgets.
Federal workers get paid! The House approved a funding bill, excluding ICE, ending weeks of crisis and resuming operations for the Department of Homeland Security.
A new library, named for trailblazing alumna Susan Wojcicki, now anchors the Science and Engineering Complex. Its inscription: "If you can create technology, you can change the world.
Lasers, a 1988 Ford Festiva, and a YouTuber's wild vision: Meet the world's thinnest street-legal car. Tyler Fever chopped the tiny Festiva into a shopping-cart-sized contraption, even fitting two seats!
Nashville rideshare driver Jeff Jones shares his life on social media. Behind the wheel, he's found laughs and life-changing moments, like a recent pickup of high school cheerleaders.
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From microchip UV light to cosmic particle accelerators and AI outsmarting doctors, the universe revealed its secrets while humanity made smart strides in health and education. Dive into today's most hopeful stories.
YBCA names Essence Harden senior curator, starting May 18. Harden, also curator for Expo Chicago and Frieze Los Angeles's Focus section, brings extensive experience to San Francisco.
Cities fell silent during the eclipse, even underground. For a few minutes, the world paused.
AI just got a doctor's report card. Researchers tested an AI model's ability to diagnose and make patient care decisions, revealing its potential and limitations.
Unlocking ultrasound, sonar, and sensor tech just got easier. MIT researchers finally mapped the 3D atomic structure of relaxor ferroelectrics, solving a decades-old mystery.