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Every February 2nd, the small Georgian Bay town of Wiarton gathers before dawn to consult one of Canada’s most unlikely celebrities: a groundhog named Wiarton Willie. If Willie sees his shadow, tradition warns of six more weeks of winter. If he does not, spring is supposedly just around the corner. ...
European wildcats are back! In the Czech Republic's Lusatian Mountains, conservationists found Jonáš and Tonka—the first in nearly a century—and Tonka's already had three kittens.
Cancer cells with extra chromosomes hide a secret: surprising traits linked to faster, more dangerous tumors. This could reveal new indicators of disease severity.
Lift weights, live longer. New research suggests weekly strength training, combined with cardio, offers the greatest longevity benefits.
49 dead, Ebola rages across Africa. What if we could predict outbreaks? A CDC study by Carson Telford explores forecasting Ebola's start, potentially saving countless lives.
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MoMA finally has a new chief photography curator! Makeda Best, former Oakland Museum deputy director, steps into the influential role this September, filling a four-year vacancy.
Joyful scenes filled Harvard Yard as thousands celebrated the 375th Commencement in Tercentenary Theatre. Relive the magic through stunning photo highlights!
LiveWire, Harley-Davidson's electric spin-off, just acquired Dust Moto! It seems they were impressed by the Hightail electric enduro, which we covered previously.
Two supermassive black holes, orbiting closely in Markarian 501, could merge within 100 years. Their collision may produce detectable gravitational waves.
New research reveals surprising insights into greater amberjack. Dr. Sean P. Powers led the multi-year "Greater Amberjack Count" project at the University of South Alabama.
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Weight-loss drugs slash cancer risk by 30%, doctors confirm. Millions already use them for obesity, but new studies suggest a powerful role in cancer prevention and treatment.
CU Boulder researchers are building lunar exploration robots with digital twin tech and VR. Meet Armstrong, a three-wheeled robot remotely operated via VR for tasks like moving objects.
NASA's Fermi telescope just found the magnetic engine powering the universe's brightest supernovae.
UK youth, facing few jobs, are literally taking their skills to market. A scheme grants free stalls, helping young entrepreneurs tap into an old trade.
Dhaka's traffic rule-breakers once faced a familiar routine: a brief standoff, pleading, or a quiet bribe. Now, a comprehensive reform of the transport management system is urgently needed.
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San Diego, once heavily reliant on the Colorado River, now has surplus water. They may even sell it to states facing severe cuts from the shrinking river.
Solar power ignited a revolution in Muara Enggelam, Indonesia. This remote village, once reliant on noisy diesel, now thrives with female entrepreneurs thanks to reliable solar energy.
Animals go all out for reproduction: noisy calls, colorful displays, inflated pouches, and tailfeather shakes. Some insects even mimic leaves, not just for camouflage, but to amplify mating calls.
JWST spotted overmassive black holes just 2 billion years after the Big Bang, during "Cosmic Noon." Their existence defies current growth models, baffling scientists.
Aging isn't just a number. A massive gene analysis across species uncovered genetic hallmarks of aging, potentially fast-tracking anti-aging treatments.
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The US is getting its first and only oral COVID-19 PEP! Ensitrelvir's Phase III trial met FDA approval goals, promising a new defense against the virus.
Birds navigate overcast skies using an incredible secret: iron-rich immune cells in their organs. These cells act as internal compasses, guiding them via Earth's magnetic field.
Want to drink less and avoid hangovers? "Zebra striping"—alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks—cuts total alcohol consumption, slows your pace, and lowers peak blood alcohol.
Want to live longer? New research suggests regular weight training significantly reduces your risk of early death.
In North Kivu's lush forests, Gangala Yafali Mangusa Jr. and his community patrol to stop illegal logging, mining, and hunting. They're the frontline defense for biodiversity.
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Forget the frenzy of art fairs. Those multimillion-dollar deals? Many are sealed weeks before opening day, quietly engineered via email, not at the booth.
Fly nearly a full day? Airbus's A350-1000ULR, chosen by Qantas for Project Sunrise, just completed its first test flight. This modified jet promises extreme range.
57 Global South nations, a "coalition of the willing," met in Santa Marta, Colombia (April 24-29, 2026) for the inaugural TAFF summit, aiming to transition away from fossil fuels.
Before birth, a baby's genes and gut microbes may surprisingly shape brain development. Epigenetic changes at birth influence gut microbiome development in the first year.
Camden, NJ, a city of 72,000, celebrated its first homicide-free summer in nearly 50 years in 2025. This historic achievement was driven by community, activist groups, and local media.
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Pigeons navigate using iron-rich liver cells that respond to Earth's magnetic field. This discovery may solve a decades-old mystery and reveals a surprising new sensory role for the immune system.
For Oxfordshire farmer Chris Park, bees are a "blessing," sacred creatures that have thrived for 40 million years. His viral Instagram videos share this ancient wisdom with thousands.
Acknowledging French responsibility in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, President Macron unveiled a Paris memorial, calling it a "milestone" for reconciliation and stronger ties with Rwanda.
Astronomers discovered strange "clumpy" galaxies in the mid-20th century. These galaxies, filled with bright blobs, are massive stellar nurseries where stars are born at an explosive rate.
Cancer rocked the Royal Family in 2024. King Charles and Kate Middleton both battled cancer, sharing treatment details and offering support at a Cancer Research UK event.
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Meet the Triassic croc-relative that defied expectations! With a beak, tiny arms, and bipedal stance, it looked more like an ostrich-dinosaur than a crocodile.
Clara Macciocchi's beach run turned wild on Feb 6 when she found a stranded green sea turtle. "That is not normal," she thought, kicking off her "craziest night ever" to save it.
Forget multiple sleeping bags. TravelBird's ThermoShift, now on Kickstarter, combines three components into one adaptive system, ready for any temperature.
Simon Cowell: the "jerk" judge America loved to hate on American Idol. His blunt, edgy personality kept viewers hooked, even if he wasn't as warm as Paula or Randy.
A giant prehistoric raptor, newly discovered in Patagonia, hunted fish like a massive heron.