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Mars was once wet and warm. Now it's a cold desert. NASA's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will reveal how the Sun stole Mars' atmosphere, transforming its climate forever.
Short-form video is transforming entertainment in India. Micro-dramas are exploding as a new storytelling format and business vertical, with platforms leveraging Meta to reach audiences and launch shows.
Australian scientists just unveiled the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery! This breakthrough uses quantum mechanics to store energy, promising far greater efficiency than traditional batteries.
A lion collared for research near Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park became evidence. Biologists logged his DNA, unknowingly building the case that would convict his killers.
Harassed even after prison, Vietnamese anti-corruption activist Dang Thi Hue (Hue Nhu) spoke at the Geneva Summit, exposing human rights abuses and the lack of freedom in Vietnam.
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ORNL leads in advanced radiotherapies and the radioisotopes powering them. With over 300 isotopes, the lab provides critical materials for researchers worldwide.
Ocean heat threatens marine life, but a key microbe, Nitrosopumilus maritimus, shows surprising resilience. New research reveals it's already adapting to harsher, warmer conditions.
Thermal batteries store energy as heat, but extreme temperatures cause corrosion and fatigue. MIT's Fourth Power flips the script, using molten metal inside out to solve these material challenges.
Venezuela stunned the US 3-2 in Miami, capturing their first World Baseball Classic title. This politically charged upset victory unfolded in a tense final.
Venezuela wins the World Baseball Classic! After blowing an 8th-inning lead, Eugenio Suárez's 9th-inning double secured a 3-2 victory over the U.S.
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Greenland's ice sheet is slowly churning deep below the surface. Scientists just uncovered this hidden process, revealing a critical new factor shaping its future.
Astronomers found a new exoplanet, L 98-59 d, challenging planetary classification. It hides a vast molten rock ocean trapping sulfur, unlike anything in our Solar System.
The "liver of rivers," freshwater mussels, are facing extinction. These vital, long-lived bivalves are among Earth's most threatened animals, but Australian research offers a surprising lifeline.
Imagine ditching insulin injections. A new peptide-based drug delivery strategy could make oral insulin a reality, bringing scientists closer to a needle-free future for diabetics.
Diabetics, listen up! Metformin isn't just for blood sugar. New research links its use to a significantly lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
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Beneath 22 railway arches, Embassy Village offers a unique housing solution in Manchester. All units were built pro-bono, creating a vital community space.
A lost El Greco masterpiece, "The Redeemer," has been discovered at the Vatican! Restorers Alessandra Zarelli and Paolo Violini uncovered the late 1500s painting beneath an unknown artist's overpaint.
A 3,450-year-old wooden Bronze Age loom, discovered in Spain, survived a village fire and collapsing roof. This rare find offers new insights into ancient textile production.
The viral "What were you like in the '90s?" trend is flooding social media with celebrity throwbacks set to the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris." Relive the magic of overalls, flannels, and chunky shoes.
Pinnacle SkyTower just topped out at 106 floors, becoming North America's tallest residential building. This supertall skyscraper sets a new record for high-rise living.
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Forget fragile glass! German researchers are using a glass-like metal to dramatically boost electric motor efficiency, challenging everything you thought you knew about high-stress components.
Space rocks might have delivered RNA and DNA's building blocks to early Earth.
Chocolate just got better! Brazilian researchers mixed cocoa shells—chocolate industry waste—with local honey, creating a heart-healthy, more delectable treat.
CERN physicists just found a heavier proton, the Xi-cc-plus, deep within the Large Hadron Collider's debris. This subatomic particle is at the heart of every known atom.
Wildlife monitoring just got easier. EarthRanger and SMART, two leading conservation tech platforms, are merging into SERC, ending years of juggling data between separate systems.
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Thought extinct for 6,000 years, two "Lazarus" marsupial species are alive! Discovered in New Guinea's rainforests, these creatures defy history.
Ancient art in France's Font-de-Gaume cave was thought un-datable. Then, researchers found charcoal, unlocking its secrets.
Egidio Marzona, the German-Italian collector who defined 20th-century avant-garde art, has died at 81 in Berlin. His vast holdings shaped how we study and display modern art.
He hasn't bought an LPG cylinder in 7 years. Impossible? He transformed kitchen waste into cooking fuel with a home biodigester, ditching rising prices and creating his own sustainable energy.
Double US onshore wind energy output without expanding its footprint? Simply replace old turbines with new, more powerful models. This "repowering" strategy could revolutionize green energy.
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One gene dramatically alters male parenting in African striped mice. A new study reveals its surprising impact on paternal care.
A hiker in Mallorca stumbled upon a 1.25-inch metal bull sculpture. Archaeologists believe this rare relic is over 3,000 years old, offering a glimpse into ancient history.
Fat tissue isn't just storage. New research reveals it undergoes dramatic cellular and molecular changes as body weight drops, proving far more adaptable than imagined.
My sister-in-law became a grandparent, twice over, and it's brought new meaning to her life. But beyond joy, a new study suggests engaged grandmothers may also protect against cognitive decline.
Chicago's art scene faces a major shift: Madeleine Grynsztejn, MCA director for 18 years, departs at year-end. Her tenure brought celebrated retrospectives and massive institutional growth.
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New Atlas launched! CIMMYT and BISA's ACASA helps South Asian agriculture make climate-informed decisions, offering crucial insights into climate risks and vulnerabilities.
Giant hailstones cause massive damage, but predicting their size is tough. How fast does hail melt? Join the SEaRCH project and help scientists answer this critical question!
Trevor Paglen just won the Guggenheim LG Award, a $100,000 prize for tech-minded artists. This massive sum will fund his expensive, groundbreaking work on surveillance technology and AI.
A man in Kansas asked if I was driving far for big attractions. I wasn't. Traveling the plains with Atlas Obscura, I found wonder didn't need detours—it was practically underfoot.
A century-old mystery: three missing leaves. Researchers, on a whim, checked a French museum's archives and found one, solving a piece of the puzzle.