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Five years in the making, Captain Dan Salas of Harbor Breeze Cruises is finally bringing his lifelong passion project to fruition.
For 70 years, a massive wartime concrete slab, 53m long and packed with railway steel, choked North Macedonia's Pčinja River, blocking water and fish for 70km upstream.
Emergency shelter requests plummeted 4%, the biggest factor in a new decline.
Old psychoanalytic ideas and modern brain science might be describing the same mental processes. Researchers suggest these two fields, once thought separate, are converging.
Ebola outbreak fears are growing. IAVI, Moderna, and Oxford are racing to develop new vaccines.
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Richard Köhler's field notebooks just unlocked a scientific mystery: a remarkable fossil tarpon from Aotearoa New Zealand, finally cataloged thanks to his recently disclosed notes.
Remember the raccoon with a peanut butter jar on its head? The New England Wildlife Center is at it again, this time with a baby raccoon taking a bubble bath!
At just 26 feet, the Maple tiny house perfectly balances portability and comfort. Its well-designed interior makes it ideal for both vacation getaways and full-time living.
Osogbo, Nigeria, 1960s: An unexpected art movement exploded. Experimental workshops at a local theater freed young creatives to define their own vision, unburdened by daily life.
Your thymus, long overlooked, may unlock healthy aging and cancer survival. Mass General Brigham AI analyzed tens of thousands of CT scans, revealing a healthier thymus links to better outcomes.
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Underwater seaweed forests: a climate change game-changer? New research reveals their vast, overlooked potential to slow global warming.
Get ready for a new art powerhouse! The Centre Pompidou Hanwha opens with a bang, showcasing European cubism alongside Korean art.
Climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity threaten agriculture. Scientists seek new ways to boost crop growth and germination efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
A new drug, bepirovirsen, just achieved a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B in 19% of patients—a massive leap from the current 3% cure rate.
A daily pill, daraxonrasib, doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients. This breakthrough drug targets the deadliest of all major cancers.
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Don't toss that old sponge! Repurpose it for surprising household tasks: sprout seeds, protect floors, dust plants, or scrub the bathroom. Give it a new life!
Thomas Crowther's career makes big claims about small things. His new book, *Nature's Echo*, reveals how a seed or a soundscape can drive vast systems, from star formation to climate change and ecosystem repair.
Good news for chronic pain sufferers! A new study confirms a common depression screening is accurate for you, debunking the myth it inflates scores due to shared symptoms like fatigue.
Walk your way to better health! No equipment needed for this popular exercise that boosts heart health, improves sleep, lifts mood, and offers fresh air.
Miami's streets often lead to snap judgments. Arnett Johnson, a homeless man, faced them daily until April 8, 2026, when he spotted a lost boy, proving true heroism lies beyond appearances.
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A sesame-seed-sized sea slug in Taiwan reveals a hidden world of tiny ocean life. This new discovery is changing how we see marine ecosystems.
Processors face a universal problem: speed and heat are inseparable. Faster electrons mean more heat, forcing data centers to spend as much on cooling as computing. Tokyo researchers found a solution.
Wiped out from Guam, the sihek survived only in captivity. Now, conservationists have released them on Palmyra Atoll in 2024, where they are thriving.
Don't let its 23.6 ft fool you. The Tommy tiny house sleeps six, boasts a folding staircase, and offers off-grid capabilities, proving big things come in small packages.
Deep sleep washes your brain clean. New MRI and AI tech now measures this vital fluid flow, crucial for clearing Alzheimer's-linked waste.
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Massachusetts is investing $25M in a new MIT quantum research facility. This move aims to solidify the state's lead in a top emerging technology, creating jobs and expanding training.
Blue, green, amber: Eye color grabs attention. But humans are unique: a large white area surrounds our iris. Most mammals have dark eyes, indistinguishable pupils. Why are we different? What's the white for?
Scientists developed "living plastics" that self-destruct on command. Imagine plastic waste disappearing when triggered.
Married in 1976, Ralph and Cindy Zingarella built 50 years of love. Daughters Andrea (47) and Dayna (44) wanted to honor their parents' golden anniversary with an unforgettable surprise.
Ebola's latest outbreak has claimed over 220 lives in just two weeks. Amidst this tragedy, five people infected with a rare, untreatable strain have miraculously recovered.
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A routine excavation for new housing unearthed an astonishing Late Bronze Age site. Archaeologists found bones in urns, pits, and scattered, plus bronze fragments, revealing a world in transition.
Sydney high schooler Natalia Alderson saw homelessness and acted. Her youth-led "Homeless Hunger" initiative delivers 50 home-cooked meals every 1-2 weeks to unhoused individuals across the city.
Your blood and immune cells hold a 700-million-year secret. A new analysis reveals they may preserve an ancient legacy from single-celled ancestors.
Chinese researchers just found a way to dramatically boost ultrafast laser power without increasing energy input. This breakthrough could lead to safer, more precise high-intensity optical systems.
In Brazil's arid caatinga, Geraldo Gomes has single-handedly preserved over 200 types of Indigenous seeds. His vital work safeguards biodiversity against the odds.
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Underdogs no more! The San Antonio Spurs defied expectations, stunning the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals.
A triple-action cancer jab eradicated entire tumors in patients, hailed as "unprecedented" by doctors. This international trial offered hope to those with advanced, resistant cancer.
Dubbed "the snow shovel" and "the plank" in 1951 for its simple design, the Fender Telecaster defied early critics. This versatile guitar morphs in any musician's hands.
Humans don't just reshape habitats; our mere presence alters wildlife behavior in surprising ways. Even small movements can significantly impact animals, with major conservation implications.
Haikou, China's new Hainan Science Museum, a 46,528-sq-m hub for science and tech education, is now complete. Designed by Ma Yansong (MAD Architects), it sits at Wuyuan River National Wetland Park.